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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1934
Page
3
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In the Canberra League senior match, Acton enters the season with strong form at Goulburn, defeating Ainslie 8 goals to 4 amid overall improvement. Ramage of Acton starred with eight goals, while Lee of Ainslie stood out, as both teams fielded young players and faced early disjointed play and tactical adjustments.
Acton defeated Goulburn 10 to 4 in a high scoring match as Roy Seton led Acton with best on ground performance and Ramage struck eight goals. Goulburn, aided by the Mulginey brothers Gardiner and Hayhoe, fought back but could not withstand Acton’s pressure after half time.
In Melbourne a dense round of league matches drew about forty five thousand fans. Carlton and Melbourne engaged in a thrilling duel, South Melbourne led by Pratt with ten goals, while Le Fontaine Dayman and Moloney stood out for their sides. Colingwood and Geelong featured, alongside several others including Prahran Sandringham and Coburg, with scores reflecting tight contests across the day.
A fragmentary chronicle reports the destruction of a church in Maint Nie Valee Raven France. It mentions the loss of almost complete nave, the third Pomeanid example from Titout tre Pancinie, and the stained glass window from the 18th century. The surviving features include a doorway and an important mermaid piece valued as among Normandy's finest centuries.
Race details from Randwick include BLUE ENSIGN and Newbold Boy among the top finishers with payments and place payouts listed. Other contenders such as Limbo and Master Colin are noted, along with betting figures, lengths, and times obscured by OCR.
A detailed notes reel from a Saturday event at the Cannries Club track. Racing card lists multiple handicap events with winners, placings, and betting odds, including Flying Mandicap and Paddock victories, plus Durations and times for several races. Strong names include We biogd, Jt 8 Mud, Le Woy bk, and Ul Mehwod Vee OT VEILANTIF, with other starters such as Rama Vall, Lightning March, Kala Moti, Turbine, and Diamond titles.
Tiverton Cup featured 17 men per side over 800 yards with Queanbeyan and Cantera in a close race. Queanbeyan edged ahead by four points, improving their overall margin to nine after a 16 point gain in the longer clash. Notable for Fi Lewis, joins and canter pairings, with high marks for Olin and Hohe among the top performers.
Ragged Canberra rugby clash sees relentless Canberran defence limit Goulburn attacks. Boyle, Byrne, and Spearing spark late threats but misfires leave the hosts short on penetration as devlin’s kicking presses Canberra forward into a tense final phase.
Southside and Molngla clubs met in a curtain-raiser ahead of the Surf Cup game at Bun Like Cet on Saturday. Souths won 28 to 8 after a fast start, with Molongla’s defense pressured the late rally but could not close the gap. Clive and Farrier stood out for Molongla, while Bout and Kotine provided key moments for Souths.
At Moonee Valley races, RARUKOS won the Banya Hurdle with Fla wena second and Harding third. Other major runners included Kur hnina Pitoota Spring Abbey Peep Chay and Dam royal with heavy betting on Soikos Kuneme Riawena and Spring Abbey. Two and three year old handicap divisions featured Kalil Curgola and Blue Shot among many contenders with winners by short margins and times around 1.14 to 3.51 for various events.
In Rome on a Saturday Mussolini introduced a reform bill aimed at removing inefficient officers and promoting by merit rather than seniority. He stated the regulations are urgent and must not be postponed, as the army undergoes modernization.
London reports the Hirsch brothers collection of masterpieces achieved close to £100,000 for works represented from around the world. The auction included numerous entries such as Phenomenon and Byron among many other titled pieces and bidders.
Notice seeking information from tmse olleste al present purchasing Modern Star yelea. Our agent MR C WILLIAMS of Hivia Centre Canberra will handle settlement on our behalf. Hazell and Moore LTD, 48 Campbell Street Sydney.
Queanbeyan’s home squad fielded a strong side in a brisk practice session led by Griffith, the coach and captain. Players including O’Keate White Breepan Edwards and Croker showed solid form in defense and return play as the team prepared for upcoming matches.
Royal Canberra hosts a marginal roster event on Saturday with a list of twenty four players including J. O Callaghan and F. X Schneider noted among participants. Scores and placements are recorded but details are incomplete due to OCR issues.
The club hosts a competition led by club members with a focus on improvements from recent conditions. A venucent avon event is planned with arrangements for Chelva wpoparty to participate. On Tuesday a tea may be served as part of the day’s activities and scores noted for several players including Ryan, Chave, Nekt, and Durton.
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