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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1935
Page
4
The report lists numerous race events at Caulfield and Randwick venues, detailing entries, horses, and handicaps. It records names such as Royal King, Shakespeare, Gilded, Dawn, Curator, Neagh, and many more, along with stake types and weights, reflecting a busy racing program across several fixtures.
Canonbury and Waverley held stakes and handicaps with horses listed across events. Final results show Verberry and related runners taking top spots in the Mandwick Plate and Cant ibborn Stakes.
Oby Hurdle led to a sequence of results with Debutant Stakes won by Borneo in geldings division and Perianth taking the fillies heat. Caulfield stakes saw Synagogue win followed by Marabou and Palfresco in order. Herbert Power Handicap went to Sithon with Royal Armour second and Burlesque third. Toorak Handicap records Charles Fox first, Prostration second, Journal third.
A colorful Military Ball last night honored Their Excellencies the General and Lady Isaacs at the Hall. Prominent figures attended the Canberra branch of the RSL LA with proceeds supporting local charity. a well attended event with bright uniforms from several regiments and an excellent orchestra.
Mr H F Broadbent departed Darwin for England at 2.50 am. Thomas and McGuire left a minute earlier. Broadbent reached Koepang at 7.45 am then proceeded to Boura bays. Thomas and McGuire followed minutes after Broadbent reached Koepang, about an hour later.
A long list names Torrance couples and individuals led by Torrance residents A. E. Helson and T. W. White with numerous partners and spouses including Mr. and Mrs. Dodd Mrs. Roach Captain I. Frieberg and others. The roster names many multiple households and attendees.
The Queanbeyan Showground hosts today’s greyhound meeting with divisions in Malden Stakes Novice Stakes and Maiden hurdles. Entries include Bad Andy, Wee Fluke, Feta Melba, Bruizer Bill, Grey Face, Captain Jones, Reproof, Pale Hands, Some Storm, and others across multiple divisions.
The Queanbeyan branch of the Country Women's Association celebrated its sixth anniversary drawing many members to the CWA tea rooms. State president Mrs. Matt Sawyer urged serious work and highlighted the CWA's national impact, noting 832 NSW branches and assets of £70,000 with over £80,000 donated to charities.
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