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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 26, 1934
Page
4
A man about 65 years old was found shot in the temple on a seat near Queen Victoria Gardens by the Yarra River. No weapon was nearby, a life weary note claimed the body for university research, and handwriting will be checked to identify him. A penciled quote from Grey's Elegy appears on a paper in his pocket.
An 18 holes stroke competition on Thursday afternoon saw Miss Broinowski win with 87 (18) 69. Other scores included Mrs Bonnerville 89 (19) T4 and Mrs Benlor 91 (21) Te, among several entries.
The Canberra Amateur Cycling Club will stage a 10 mile handicap from Barton's Corner on the Federal Highway. The race aimed to start at 10 30 sharp.
Moonee Valley lists today’s racing card with the Moorefield Races and the Kogarah Stakes. Standard weight for age applies. Post times and race order noted for spectators and bettors.
Readable fragments show an event feature with names like Kalli and an encampment setting. The text hints at selections and proceedings, though details are sparse.
The day’s program lists multiple divisions of Maiden Stakes over 400 and 480 yards with names such as Elder Brother Berney Doll Autumn’s Gift Miss Molong Spanish Nell Tafetta and Open Stakes entries including Chaperon Poor George Petite’s 6 Choice Comet and Willie's Own. Canberra Brakes also figures in the 400 yard bracket along with other listed contenders.
Incomplete OCR listing from Kogarah selections includes Juvenile Handicap Maiden for three and four year olds with entries such as Wanaigap and Leamber. Also mentions Moorefield Handicap and Cool Set with entries Some Boy and Out Back. Contains fragmented place names and figures.
New regulations require compulsory passenger insurance, load and weight limits, and a driver certificate for commercial vehicle operators. A safety kit and fire extinguisher must be carried, periodic inspections at the owner's cost are mandated, and escorts are required though passengers cannot travel with the driver.
A condensed ballot partial lists several entries including Merry Tune, Some Swell, Mr. Hughes' nomination, All Blve, Glass Queen, Dainty's Best, Golden Tune, and Black.
A man identified as Clifford John Joseph Haydon of Handwick jumped from the Harbour Bridge approaches into Argyle Cut in Sydney, about 60 feet to the roadway below. He died from injuries sustained in the fall, marking the first bridge tragedy since the new fence was completed. A card bearing the name Haydon was found in his pocket.
Advertisement copies Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs colds and influenza. It markets the product as a fast acting home remedy with claims of relief and health benefits.
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