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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
2
Randwick races feature the Urmila Race for two year olds with numerous contenders such as The Genius Foxike Spanker and Greg Abbott. Novice and Welter Handicap events list multiple runners including Flying Hana Dusit Durbar Shiver Mastin Cytione and Cynthe. The day includes themes like Mes Barnes Plate and other listed stakes with bleeds of entries and odds noted in the dense race card.
The Australian government agrees to allocate £250000 to aid the search for oil and for hastened relief, to be provided through the House of Representatives within days. A government committee will monitor expenditure with Arnold McLachlan leading, advised by two ministers and a technical panel including Commonwealth Physiological Adviser Dr Wernbaugh and Dr Arthur Ware.
Sydney police report Henry Joseph Mandlin, 27, charged with the murder of Charles Dawson a pensioner found shot and buried at Oak Flat Lake Mawor Maudlin remanded to the coroner's court until next public date.
Warrnambool Cup winner listed as Gallibrook with Mimicte and Madly among top finishers. Confusing OCR garbles place, distance and exact times. No clear final order or official details due to damaged text.
Royal Canberra Golf Associates reports the Anmoeinies monthly medal results in A and B divisions. Notable scores include Maw Webs 98-19-74, Mr. Dbwon 78, Mrs. Johnston 19, Meu Asplin 0, Waring TD, Mrs. Dawns 19, Mise Buird Whee, Bra. Lucas 112-96 18, Mrs. Douglas 114-480, Myx McMurtrin 27, Mrs. Wormald 106-2581.
Acceptances list for Mentone races on Saturday feature Avon Handicap first division with Great Kaat Herate Chief Patra Baltiana Mix and Sea Lave among entries. Second division includes Towart Mynlle Bin Dictator Enchantre Pennock and Meubur entries with Pleador Wapto Welcourt. Powercourt Randicat and other names appear for a later race with Jeldiwallah Northwind Greerom and Migtrway among contenders.
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