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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
2
Weights announced for the upcoming meeting at Yass with several stakes events on the card. The Flying Handicap and the Jockey Club Mandical feature strong fields, with 6 furlongs noted for key races and weights ranging around 220 pounds for topweights. Runners include Colmpton Wiest and Charles Whe, among others, as trainers and riders prepare for a crowded program.
At a county meeting the secretary of the commission noted no complaints about rates on large cattle, while a half penny levy elicited little return. The veterinary officer faced payment for his services and the panel agreed to seek a review of veterinary costs and practices.
A long program from Tattersall's Club in Sydney reports results from a Thursday race day. Multiple horses including Honest Jack, Grace, Zumt, and Valparaiso contested, with winners by margins of a length or more. Dividends reach substantial figures and a heated field produced close finishes amid varied odds.
The Newmarket report notes Hunter's Moon finishing fourth or fourth-like in Midlothian with a close photos finish, as Mr Sinks and rivals contest the purse. A short head separated the winner from second and third, with similar margins affecting the placings in a tight field.
Listing of daily broadcasts by hour and minute across music news racing weather and community programs. Mentions include Black Kadhanae Munical numbers Chikien Newton Markets River Exehimer Dewert Rong Vocals and several seasonal events. Also notes lectures advertisements dances and university concerts with multiple time slots.
The Melbourne director White Weather Murer reports optimistic views after recent rains lift prospects for Linton. Officials note improving conditions, with forecasts suggesting better yields and a steadier season, though some regions remain cautious about potential storms and uneven rainfall impacts.
A fragmented OCR style summary notes wool price movements, trade figures, and policy effects. It references America, Australia, New Zealand, duties, and wool product demand, with mention of price trends, production, and market forces shaping future wool supplies. Key entities include Am er ica, Australia, New Zealand, and a policy debate on wool duties and imports.
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