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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1934

Page

4

DuPrene synthetic rubber advances in material chemistry

A Dulont Company team reports progress in synthetic rubber DuPrene, noting that apparent differences from natural rubber arise from compounding variations. The study, cited in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, emphasizes clay substitution for baryten and suggests DuPrene can be made more resistant and versatile than natural rubber, with potential for further enhancements.

Dulont Charles Goudwhere Dl. Maynen HM. Krlamann Marvice Rab Vince

Cigarette Stains on Fingers Cause Court Debate

An English police court debated whether cigarette stains on fingers prove a person’s means in a case. The solicitor argued staining could show wealth, while the court declined to accept it as a reliable test. The judge noted stains vary by handling and method, so the evidence was dismissed.

Sean

Ascot Races Programme For Today

The page lists morning and afternoon racing events at Albert Park including entries such as Keen Dignity, Maid 7 amiling, 90 Anpareion, Bondisary, Mars Nation, Gold Merah, and ENCOURAGE HANDICAL. The card shows horse names like Miss Yin Frevole, Dorun TWauetts, Geldex Hin Highness, Moorang Borter, Cyanus Circues, Gold Spray, Taz Amangul, De Jota, and others with associated post times and numbers.

Yin Amangul de Jota Derment Albert Park Daphne Tina Pia

Rugby League Carr Cup Match Preview and Teams

Disappointed circles as Bowral cannot play Canberra for the Carr Cup on Sunday. Goulburn and Bargo negotiations fill the lineup with Queanbeyan ground set for a likely clash. The Canberra team includes Gribble Grant Venelkis Boyle Hawke Grimes and Boyle while Bargo fields Miller Small Gowrie Marmnony Brown Hong Sliver Bear Chindigo Juv enile contenders.

Bowral Canberra Goulburn Dumberoo Yass Gunning Bargo Queanbeyan Showground Btryman Curious Lily Gracedale Jovtal Re Tye Ajubine Wale Goul Congoda Caree Winopan T. Gribble J. Grant Venelkis Boyle H. Bpeering Ei. Arties Hawke B. Hawke W. Grimes Devon King Byrne H. Aston J. Bosdman J. Boyd B. Bourke A. O'Brian A. Miller Small R. Gowrie Marmnony Brown Hong Cook J. Proud J. Simmons R. But Agen Lenettiat Collingwood Caledonian G Rebb L Woolcott Chalker Von R- Greentres W. For A. Emmerson Berutany Ronton Bartacker Northbourne Molden Panera Fieme Molompio Ascot Five Hundred Hall Billie Maria Ss Septima Nellien Tip TV Will Knoota Sound Norca Torpy Dandy Battery Ayahton Ralks Theice

Goulburn Offers To Play In Canberra For Carr Cup

May Saturday match at Manuka likely as Goulburn con siders traveling to Canberra for Carr Cup on May 12. If Queanbeyan defeats Crookwall for the Massy Cup, Canberra League could lose its home ground for the May 12 game against Goulburn. Event seen as beneficial to rugby in Canberra despite financial concerns. Also notes juvenile handicap races and other racing terms in Ascot meeting.

Goulburn Canberra Manukebe Queanbeyan Crookwall

Bridge Collapse Report Updates From Local Authorities

Unclear fragment mentions a bridge destruction or damage incident. No clear date, location, or involved entities provided.

Export Sugar Rebates Set For May 1934 Rates

The Export Sugar Committee announced May 1934 rebate rates for sugar content in Commonwealth exports. Exports to New Zealand on fruit and other goods gain 68/5 per ton, while exports to other countries receive 10/16 per ton for pure products and 6 1/2d for other goods. Chairman ALR Townsend cited reduced fruit product rebates due to seasonal trade in fruit preserves. He noted the Australia New Zealand Trade Agreement aims to avoid sugar parity gaps, impacting costs for jams condensed milk and other exports.

Commonwealth New Zealand Alr Townsend

Greyhound Maiden and Open Stakes Races Highlight Meant Odds

The program lists multiple greyhound races including Maiden Stakes for three and four year olds and Open Stakes with 110 entries. Notable entrants include Juet Otase, Diamond, Serenity, Linda Lee, Autumn's Gift, Coroner, Vina Black, and Canberra Pride among others. Warwick May Handicap and Canberra Stakes feature further contenders such as Legon, Mus Mottars, and Van Dycon. The card also notes hurdle races over 400 yards and Monaro Stakes with a wide field of dogs and trainers credited.

Maiden Juet Otase Tiamond Marnee Don Serene Vanond Mtrathroyal Typion Bon Midon Rondir Arps Aytsion Linda Lee Mountain View Vichy Autumn's Coroner Vina Black Canberra Pride Myra Tip Helenabrook Maria Bella Wulrume Tamimagar Run Hage Arteytone Conta Wa Laghtaing Jura TV Mann Rudorun Ian Doolny Lark Panay Star L White Bachelors Image Dumtroos Laas Nord Wilkie Golien Tune Lus ‘Lous Burndbo Phast Bill BeBe Mail Beat Divot'a Beauty Mechanical Girl Lome’ Chler Onder Back Tape Hoy Lo Mettord Meftie's Hope Star Dust Master Bull Miserable Tiger Determined Mick STAEA Van ATC

Queanbeyan Hospital Board Discusses X-Ray Plant and Staff Bonus

At the Queanbeyan District Hospital Board meeting the X-Ray plant plan was discussed with a proposed operator and patient charge to cover costs. The cost was estimated at 6796 pounds and a conference with the local medical board was requested. The epidemic had reduced but the isolation ward remained crowded and the male ward used for convalescence. A monthly report noted 480 pounds of verum used and additional blankets purchased. The board approved a special bonus for hospital employees for extra epidemic duties.

Queanbeyan District Hospital Board of Management HG. Cotman Beant Experiain Sydney Colman Dlocumion A. K. Johnston

Bollenea in the Court amid muddled lines and names

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled dialogue about a court scene with names Bollenea, Hayes, Woods, and an aunt figure. The readable elements hint at a legal or judging moment but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes to summarize definitively.

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