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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1927

Page

4

7th Light Horse Regimental Races at Acton Canberra

The 7th Light Horse Regiment based in Goulburn held its annual regimental races at Acton Course Canberra on a Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Army Navy Air Force representatives, General Brand and staff, the Crime Minister and Mrs Bruce, and Bir Granville Ryrie. Horses had to be owned by 7th Light Horse men. Results listed multiple cups and placings with troopers and lieutenants winning various events.

7Th Light Horse Regiment Goulburn Hell Acton Course Canberra Army Navy Air Force Parlament House General Brand Staf Crime Miniter Mra. Bruce Bir Granvile Ryrie

Canberra Cycling Club Races Highlight Fast 10 Mile Show

The Canberra Cycling Club staged a 10 mile road race on the Tharwa road yielding a record field finish with four seconds separating the first four riders. A Duke of York Handicap over 10 miles on Pharwa road produced eight starters and medals for top places, with E Collins and A Newton among the lead finishers in times near 27 minutes. An eight mile race is planned for the Tharwa road next Sunday as anticipation builds for the L J Finch cup donated by Mr I J Finch of Sydney.

Canberra Tharwa Guangue Ser J. H. Tootell Collins Duke of York Ailver E. Collin Wees CC. Harth Qnet Noose J. HA. Tootell A. R. Newton Scrutchh Ime Hunday L. J. Finch I J. Finch Aydney A. KK. Newton Kinois F. Collins A. Gungue J. MH. ‘Tootell Gc, Horth J. Grant C.ringle J. Collina H. Bourke

Royal coach with long service history for royal ceremonies

The Royal coach used in the opening procession has a storied past. Built in England for Lord Cadogan, it passed through Lord Dudley and Lord Novar before serving in Australia and returning to England. Alfred Watts of Pere Gg cere ones arranged for its use by the Prince of Wales in Australia.

England Lord Cadogan Lord Dudley Ireland Australia Lord Novar Commonwealth Alfred Watts Pere Gg Cereones Prince of Wales

Standard Utility Truck Promises Forward Market

The Biandard utility truck from Carn of Kinglind Itc introduces features aimed at merchants manufacturers farmers and transport operators. Highlights include balloon tyres four wheel brakes emergency brake and spare wheel overhead valves Lucas lighting shed shocks and strong framed suspension with cross members tailored for various business styles and a bright future outlook.

Carn Kinglind Itc

King's Colors Presented at Duntroon Parade by Duke

At Duntroon the Duke of York hosted a luncheon with Colonel Heritage and Royal Military College officers. He presented the King's colors to the corps of cadets as Captain Wardell and Captain McGillcuddy handed them to leaders. The Duke spoke on the significance of colors and duty, while the Duchess and Countess of Cavan joined the parade scene before leaving for a tour of the city.

Duke of York Duntroon Haritage Royal Miliary Colonie Collers Royal High Ncss Corps Wardell M.C Najor Chauvel McGillcuddy Major Petcher Corps of Star Heritage Government House

Aborigine Salutes Royalty Amid Noted Reception

An Indigenous man stands in ceremonial attire at a reception strong with chronicling guests. He salutes visiting royalty while three dogs stand nearby as a camera battery captures the moment, illustrating a vanishing cultural gesture within a formal scene.

Cameron

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