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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

2

Races at Sydney track feature several horses and times

At Atondull today the meeting showcased multiple thoroughbreds in sprint and longer events. Notable performances included Miner winning the furlong, Crude taking a Crude cans place, and Comanche finishing fast on the grass at Victoria Park in one minute five seconds, showing no sign of fatigue. Local odds and final placings were listed, with horses like Venetian Abby and Valantie in close contention.

Sydney Thesany Atondull Nbelt Auren Furlong Toley Adrian Walloon Rativin Amauniy Peweman John Duchan Eton Isle Denthein Eat Toper Foe Lenethi Lorison Tongthie Urhotg Mi Jenattes Moltiwon Leadight

Latest Scratchings Bydyney Tue Day

The following scratchings were announced today The Eprom Land of Loigure White Fane Whn Metropolitan White Mase The Derby Rague Fort Deauvain Charalt All engagement Hrotatnat

Bydney Eprom Land of Loigure White Fane White Mase Derby Rague Fort Deauvain Charalt All Engagement

Nightmarch Epsom Favourite Gains Substantial Support

The to day’s betting scene shows strong support for Panthour as the main rival, while Nightmarch remains the popular choice for the Epsom. Analysts note a shift in expectations with Panthour drawing the bulk of attention from bettors.

Sydney Panthour

Holdfast Withdrawn From Sydney Race Meetings

Holdfast was withdrawn from all engagements in Sydney on Tuesday. The horse was relieved of all ties to A.C. events and its Caulfield Guineas ride was dropped. Te will be given a month’s spell.

Sydney Woldtan A.C Caulfeld

Phar Lap Mystery Gallop At Ronetti

Phar Lap conducted a mystery gallop at Ronetti this morning amid rumours of a faster mile. Trainer refused to confirm whether the notable horse completed the tempo session, keeping details undisclosed.

Sydney Phar Lap Ronetti

Cantera Grammar School Hosts Annual Sports Meeting

The Cantera Grammar School held its annual sports meeting at York Place on a Friday afternoon. Keen competition was expected in four champion events with Lady Stonehaven presiding. Campbell House won the overall points with a close score as other houses and participants competed in track and field contests.

Cantera Grammar School York Lady Stonehaven

Generous Offer Prompts Junior Cricket Encouragement

A Northbourne Cricket Club letter to the headmanter Mr T smith offers ten pounds to reward a school event. The notice mentions encouraging junior cricket and cites a Match arranged with a cafe present. About thirty candidates will sit for the Permit to Earel examination on October 28 at Alualis Public Rehoot.

T. Smith Northbourne Wenentey Ilue Mann Cafe Behon Alualis

Teloper Park to Host Combined Sports Meeting Event

A Teloper Park sports meeting is planned for October 9 with the All Reboot S ports group and the Teowhern Federation. A dental health talk by MF G Thomas, Government Dental Officer, is scheduled at Telopen Park School the following afternoon, with an open invitation for parents and children.

York Park Teloper AD Nehooln Inen Hagirenemiativen Tewohern’ Federation Mont MF G Thomas Tlopen Park

Open Afternoon At Telopet Hack School Stirs Local Interest

A large group of mothers and children attended an open afternoon at the Infante Department of Telopet Hack school in Tetopea Park on Thursday. The event showcased study and play opportunities for pupils, with plans for a spring showcase and enrolment prospects discussed for the coming weeks.

Tetopea Park School Aydney Limerick AL J. Knight Alan Toper Moltiann Telopet Hack School

Science notes at Capetown THPTHIGn Association meeting

In Capetown July a THPTHIGn Association gathering discussed translating scientific discoveries into industry. President Thomas Solland noted the association’s role in connecting pure science with practical uses. A focus on wireless transmission and oceanography emerged as potential drivers for commercial advancement and navigation aid.

Capetown Thomas Solland

Watch Worked by NAMO Plunkari in late October report

Fragmented OCR describes a proposed radio watch design by NAMO Plunkari aimed at silent operation. It mentions power from a wrist device, a clock mechanism, and attempts at regulation, noting partial clocks and regulators with unclear details.

Namo Plunkari Hh Nse

Noise reduction plan at Mevet tram crossings proposed

A proposal describes a continuous third rail device to ease tram traffic at Mevet intersections. The mechanism uses a low round plate with a groove guiding a writable line to steer approaching cars, aiming to eliminate track bumps and reduce daily shocks.

Oathgate Winterkee

Fragmented note on aاش unclear nuclear tech experiment

A garbled OCR fragment describes a heavy component weighing over a ton, about 68 inches in diameter, formed by pouring molten material into a mold and cooling over months using heaters. Names, dates, and clear context are missing, yielding a partial, unverifiable item.

TARTENING FOR PIKE AFTER MING MOURNER

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steam trawler named Hiverwood returning with an apparatus called sounder enabling skipper to reach deep shoals. mentions Mah AC curtain WRUR node sounder and old smathed with soundings not taken.

Ming An Kona Cmte

Piece on Cuban limestone forests and tree varieties

The fragment describes a southern Cuba region about 1600 square miles with limestone terrain hosting varied tree species. It notes large diameter Att trees and underground cork-like formations. The text references rockets, holes in limestone, and roots spreading over rock surfaces, with hidden soil layers in cave networks.

Cuba

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