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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
3
Local clubs announce preparations for a Saturday track event featuring junior and senior divisions. Officials expect strong showings across events with hopes of high scores and regional standout performances at Canberra venues.
A garbled program from the Queanbeyan coursing event outlines numerous greyhounds for the upcoming race meeting. Names such as Plain Wicker Bad Aedy Wee Fluke Tate Agor Sh tas Gay Mary Safety Gir are mentioned among divisions and 470 yard events.
Two men William Hatlebone aged 19 and James Avigst on Cherlens aged 21 with accomplice Raward Sydney Tona Smith 24 were charged at Newtown court with feloniously murdering Lewis Acchi Bobi Hismin in October. They were remanded in custody until October 30 as inquest evidence was heard. magistrate denied bail.
Race notes describe the Rosebery Maiden Hurdle with multiple horses including Big Boy and Stantey s Gin Dividends. The report tracks positions late in the run and marks lengths between competitors with Gait and betting context.
Senders invite returnables by noon Monday October 21 1038 from M J Moir for excavations at the New Hotel site Canberra Avenue and Giles Street Griffith FCT to provide reinforced concrete foundations and erection of the garage block.
An auction notice lists a 2000 acre freehold area and various land parcels in Daceyville Sidon area with entries for a sheep sale. It notes races, handicaps, and pageant events, and mentions Gibbs & Co. in Queanbeyan as the contact for entries and receipts.
Melbourne betting notes show Marabou as a strong second favourite for the Caulfield Cup with a long list of contenders including Charlen Fox Feluspar Journal Pante Sarenerie High Cross Burlesque Worramba Hyperion Carmarvon Horate Allunga Tapestry Valiant Thief Satmoth and others like Peter Pan Sylvandale Allunge Sithon Bereatot Busgard Carnarvon in speculation before the race.
Sydney reports show a surge in marriages over the last nine months with the total population rising to 1,240,770. The birth rate is noted at 14.5 per 1,000, while marriage figures are described as notably higher during the period.
Racing results show Stris leading at 9.0 with Rex i TWA 2 and Davos among rivals. Numerous divisions list winners including The Monarch and Chauchat with various bets and place outcomes. a Victorian Mint Club Cup highlight notes Buckter and Red Earl in close competition.
The Amtunga team aims for a Caulfield Cup result after a near miss in the Derby where Amtunga dead-heated with Homer. Trainer notes progress appears strong ahead of judging after Allungs Jalloon. Contenders debate whether Yul-tupi or others gain favor.
A description notes how Rough Hands Smoothed and Mirpil salves ease discomfort from factory work or manual jobs. The text mentions a soothing balm and coating preparation for caring hands after rough labor.
Fragmented OCR yields several notices and events from Canberra areas. It mentions the CANERRA RELIEF SOCIETY public meeting at Albert Hall in Philissdns with date in October and times, plus invitations to attend. Also references are made to fashion line promotion, footwear service calls, and local inquiries at various street addresses with contact phone numbers.
An ad promotes Vigortone a a Phonphorined Vigor claiming Valuable Principles for the treatment of Nerves and appetite issues. The copy touts blended energy and urges use. Available in bottles of 2/8 and 48 from Davia Pharmacy in LOLLI-LAX.
The New Jersey case notes a stay on the execution of Barnard Haup tran for the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbaugh baby. The court directs a new review process pending actions by the United States Supreme Court.
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