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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 16, 1934

Page

4

Rosebery Races Script Scrambles Over Hurdles

A scrambled OCR style racing card shows Rosebery races with a brush hurdle event listing entries like Meiwoon and YF suntyer Wemrald, and a Flying Welter division. Other horses such as Dover Patrol Treasury Mr. Bruce Wedge and Headmaster are noted with varied numbers and nicknames, forming a dense, unreadable set.

Dover Patrol Treasury Mr. Bruce Hanworth Winroe Atinabe Bona Valley TE

Remains Found After Store Fire Near Yallourn

In Melbourne a woman aged 46, Mrs L Hutchinson, was found dead among ashes after a fire destroyed her home three miles from Yallourn. Police investigate possible foul play as bloodstains were noted on the body and a trunk section remained only lightly burned. Her husband, who slept through the blaze, could not rescue her due to the flames.

Melbourne Yallourn Debrig Hutchinson

Car Accident at Gate: Iron Gate Mute Falls on Car

An iron mute wire fell through the hood of a car at Woodville Howl near Granville, injuring two men, Samuel Wom 26 and Arthur Thompson, who were treated for facial lacerations and other injuries after the steering wheel and doors were damaged. The radiator cap was swept off as the vehicle collided with a gate. Police investigate the incident.

Sydney Woodville Granville Sring Uamneran Wom Arthur Thompson Campbelltown Wood Thompson

Bridge Party Supports Convent Ball at Albert Hall

A bridge party at Hotel Wellington yesterday raised funds for the Convent Ball to be held at Albert Hall on June 12. Organised by Miss M Horan and Mia Ryan, the event offered contract and auction bridge prizes won by Mrs Chubb and Mrs L Johnson amid a large turnout of attendees.

Hotel Wellington the Albert Hall Mise M. Horan Mia Ryan Mre Chubb L. Johnson Mesdames Abbott Menzies Adams Bale Prices Castreau Hicks Kitchinge McGregor Fogarty Parbury Potter Campbell Peters Gamble Cas- Houston Deans Martin Starling Clemens Woodger Monahan Duffy O'Leary

Farrison's Pills Offer Quick Relief From Bodily Ailments

Irritable nerves backache tired limbs head pains and kidney concerns are claimed to be soothed by Farrisons' Pills. An advertisement touts instant relief, made with doctor approved formulation and sold by chemists and stores at a trifling cost, promising cures for thousands.

Selections for Today Show Wide Variety of Divisions

The page lists multiple divisions including MARTINGALE and WIGH MADAIN with references to Venues and participants. It mentions divisions such as Tiyinton TONA VALHEY and ROSARY HAWDICAL with various ages and participants noted in a dense, OCR-heavy style.

BRUSH Newhall Hay Grey Adore KyiNa Wire Nivision Koomaman Martingale Ee Bachnamer Et Gondman Jan Hoan Corre

Film Ban Sparks Debate Over The Wim Screening

A government official explains that a film titled When the Kellys may alarm criminals and disrupt public order, leading to its ban. The Commissioner of Policy and education leaders say authorities found the film inappropriate for public viewing, with screening decisions reflecting concerns about violence and sensational content.

Ryvney Kellys Hlode Uhnfey Undo Chiat Asecretary Neyimeek Chaffey

Ancient Treasures Mussolini's Enterprise

Fragmented OCR text discusses antiquities and temples with references to destruction and plunder. It mentions the Scientific American and a venture attributed to Mussolini, but details are unclear. The passage mixes terms about temples, abandonment, and pillage, reflecting an unstable historical report.

Scientific American

Bleeder's Death After Motor Accident

Albert Charles Murley aged 17 died today from bleeding after a city motor accident. He had been described as a bleeder all his life and doctors could not stop the blood flow, though it would normally be minor.

Sweeney Bydney Albert Charles Murley Hasmofurley

Accidental death verdict in Sydney football injury case

Coroner rules the Mosman Busby Union football accident accidental death after evidence from Dr. Gaiser and witnesses. Wuim from trucks sustained head and elbow injuries with brain pressure noted. No player blades or foul play found. game described as clean though the tragedy remains.

Sydney Thestay Wuim Busina Tnialunion Asimer Meath David Champion Busby Union Mosman

Canberra Stock Sale Reflects Wool Market Hesitancy

Canberra Bale Yard reports a large turnout as Woodgers and Calthorpe list 1100 cattle and 250 sheep. Prices show a steady demand with a 3000 sheep sold. notable badges include fat Western District hoggets and merino ewes. Next sale planned for Queanbeyan on Thursday, May 41.

Canberra Woodgers Calthorpe Howe Mtvern Queanbeyast Thoreday

Victim Rescued in Los Angeles Kidnapping Case

Police say William Gaile a wealthy petroleum producer was kidnapped from his home last Thursday and returned safely without payment. A raid led to the capture of several suspects near a Toathijla Nout in Los Angeles. One more suspect escaped. the kidnappers identities remain unknown.

Los Angeles Monitoy William Gaile Toathijla Nout

Re united in death tragedy of radio artists London

A fragmented report recalls the death of a famed wireless comedian Ner Lund Clapham also known as John Henry. The letter mentions loves and personal ties, noting a recent suicide amid touring with Moridie and a reference to a preeminent Australian act. The item appears printed by J. Shakespeare for Aspiratia Ltd in Canberra.

London Hyladys Borridge Merret Nerlund Clapham John Henry Puttin Tin Weal Inc Giadge Morridie Menty Australia J. Shakespeare Aspiratia, Ltd Mort Mtrest Braddon Canberra

U S Davis Cup Team for Canada event in Delaware

The United States Davis Cup team named Shields Van Kym Lolt and Hroaten to compete in a tie against Canada in Wilmington Delaware on May 2 and 28. Kielde and Blooten are expected to be the single players.

New York Shields van Kym Lolt Hroaten United States Davie Chintle Weath Canada Wilmington Delaware Kielde Blooten

The 3Jat Lottery Draws Monday Next

Fragmented notice lists various syndicates and names such as Rydnty Twomday and Pompey Syn Heats with addresses and percentages, noting the 3Jat Lottery will be drawn on Monday next.

Rydnty Twomday Ryndicuts Iatcines Gymou Bay e/a. Barnen Buyers Factory Hompush NAW

Dead Sea becomes lively retreat with new health resort

Palestine Journal notes the Dead Sea shore transformed from desolation to a growing resort. Visitors reach Kallia Sessile and Health Resort by car from Jerusalem, enjoying restaurants, cafes, bathing, boating, and a seawater boat ride. Reports claim higher oxygen levels and invigorating air, with local potash works cited as boosting district life and tourism.

Dead Sea Palestine Journal Uhe Dead Bee Jerumalem Bua Kallia Sessile Itia

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