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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
3
A clear decision was reached regarding rugby league matters in the capital territory. The report cites officials Crowell Yuan and others, noting plans for future steps and the involvement of Ramen Horse in the proceedings.
Canberra debates Group 8 secretaries and league actions amid accusations regarding West Region gyre area. Officials discuss holiday timing, game schedules, and possible strategy changes for a forthcoming match, with tensions over leadership and timing affecting planning for the Canberra and regional teams.
A Melbourne petrol inquiry session reveals government reluctance to publish a proposed 200 000 pound crude output plan. Witnesses discuss rising costs, company profits, and past capital figures since 1935 with questions about reasonable profits and share yields.
A cryptic note from UK trade circles references proposed ministerial actions on butter imports and related measures. It mentions committee discussions, potential price adjustments, and timing around a January window. Details are fragmented and unclear, but the document underscores ongoing scrutiny of dairy supply and market controls.
Reports describe a rocky coastal site with stone walls, terraces, and a possible ceremonial complex linked to a vanished civilization. Archaeologists note a fortified enclosure, a shallow river channel, and artifacts suggesting a culture related to central Mexican or Central American traditions.
The rehearsal plan changes with venues at Mise Murray’s home instead of Tennis Pavilion. Also multiple housing notices appear, seeking furnished rooms or a furnished double room with kitchen use, no children, apply to Times Office.
A garbled race card from Kensington detailing numerous steeplechase and hurdle entries. Verina is listed with short odds, along with Cortexe Tase and Belle Tase values among others, with references to weights, distances, and times. The text includes multiple jockeys, owners, and race identifiers though many names are unclear or corrupted.
In a sports related mishap a linesman was struck by a train in an underground area. The incident occurred during a match disruption and the official was rushed to hospital with injuries described as serious.
A cryptic excerpt from a Mentone racing page lists the day’s events and handicaps. It notes results and split times for races including a Welter Handicap and other divisions, with horse names, odds, and lengths behind the winner.
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