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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1935
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a disbandment status for an Arctic expedition amid unclear details. The readable portion mentions a possible organizational action and unsettled leadership, suggesting a halt or restructuring of the mission.
The drawing announces several prizes with top awards going to the What Break syndicate led by Miss Srmin Rose at Bondi for 87,394. Junilee syndicate headed by Mrs. E. EF at Brighton-Le-Sands won 33,916. Purple Drink syndicate run by J. H. Graham at Parkes earned 14,865, while 3 Lucky Last syndicate of Mrs. C. J. Browne at the railway refreshment rooms Parkes claimed 57,257. The next drawing date and prize details follow.
In a reminiscence tone the piece reflects on early safety concepts in motoring, tracing how concerns about tires and protection evolved from past eras to modern times. It cites how imagined margins of safety shaped designs and mindset, with far-reaching social implications and a nod to historical discussions about vehicle reliability.
The program lists races including the Korrost Hurdle and Juvenile Handicap with horse names such as Royalty Dazzle Devon East Cape and Irish Kid. It details weights and entries like Ben David Martext Pascoe Akamree and Captain Bail, reflecting a 2m hurdle and related steeplechase card with multiple runners and odds.
Rosehill races feature maidens and juveniles with several stakes events listed. Notable entries include Cognac Diatter and Viceroy Ton Saud in Trial Stakes. Jubilee and Bunyee in Auburn Handicap. Tremayne and Pytheus in Rosehill Handicap. Race times and exact placings are partially garbled.
The report lists race card details including Maiden Atake with horses like Plying Boot and Port's Hope, Fifth Novice with Sandy Andy and Nolan Song, Fourth Novice led by My Lady Ayr and Nell's Best, and Third Novice with Piverine and Royal Visitor. Canberra Stakes feature Burndon and Wypart. Hurdles race and other events noted with entries and placements. Copyright notices indicate Willistastown Racing Club and Roswhill Maing Chile authority.
A reader from Mt. Lawley Western Australia urges the Commonwealth to act on youth unemployment. They propose creating a national employment branch guided by practical experts to develop a coherent, workable scheme. They criticize state governments for inaction and demand swift, tangible results.
The writer records an informal appreciation for assistance after a loss near Canberra around May 8 while traveling to Queensland. A letter with a pencil address was found and stamped by RC, and the writer thanks RG for the help, signing off as H. Coppock from Ortong Creavant Caulsetd Vie in 11/0/36.
The selections show Preacher 1, Akanres 1, Tarra Valley 3, Mooramong 2, Du Mae 'rier 2 and Dazalement in the juvenile hurdle lineup with varied finishing hints.
The day’s racing lists hurdles with Loch Garry defeating Ber hard Lorn by two lengths, Maiden Two Year Old stakes, Cognan placing first, and The Baorel second. The Auburn Handicap ends Cit first Turbine second and High third. Rasehill Handicap shows Neehare first, Tramayne and Le Legion third. Highweight results name Colinas first, Winawee second, Gethin third.
An enjoyable event hosted by Mr and Mrs John fo to celebrate their daughter Jean Ronnie coming of age. The engagement of Misa Goodwin and Mr Edward Winter was announced with congratulations from guests. Reverend James Hardman led the toasts as music and dancing followed and many gifts were given to Misa Goodwin.
Damaging pumping of brine in Cheshire is causing widespread subsidence as salt beds are drawn and decanting water intrudes. Towns like Middlewich, Tatton Hall grounds, and Lord Egerton of Tatton’s estate report cracks and miniature lakes. Authorities warn pumps may hollow out large volumes over years, with costs reaching tens of thousands and numerous structures impacted.
The Irish Free State government approved a 3000 pound yearly grant for five years to establish a Folklore Commission. It aims to conserve Irish spoken treasure by recording peasant tales in homes, capturing native speech with its rustic phrasing and primitiveness.
King Charles suffers rheumatics and appears vanned at Randwick after reports he is unwell. Trainer F McGrath says the horse is free from grip and racing plans remain as he contends with the illness prior to the Raosshill trial stakes tomorrow.
Aliver Jubii and GalleAt Knight are entered at Rosehill tomorrow and booked to sail for New Zealand on the Wanganella at 5 pm. They will be rushed to the boat by a float immediately after finishing their respective races.
Rodney reports Keung the handicapper for Ascot Konat and Rosebery is accepted as deputy head steward for Bombay. The appointment with the Western Indian turf club marks a shift in responsibilities and signals ongoing reforms within the organization.
A maid, Rachel Fura, employed by Allan Herford son of the Botany mayor, confronted a pepper-throwing intruder on Banksia Road Botany. The thief fled after pepper blinded the maid. police searched the area with no capture. Four pounds stolen.
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