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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1932
Page
4
Lithgow Tuesday meeting of State Coal Mine workers rejects management terms for reopening mines. Union faction votes to strike against agreed conditions, deeming terms a violation of established awards.
Hobart police search for two young men last seen camping on a riverbank near Brighton. Authorities found the camp deserted and fear both men may have drowned.
Michael Joseph Shannon, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing a purse and other items from Gorman House on October 20. A constable testified to seeing him intoxicated near the building, with items later identified as the victim’s. A companion named Nugget and another man are linked to the robbery. evidence suggests Shannon acted under influence and with help from others.
Melbourne Cup declarations reveal 28 horses named for next Tuesday race. If no scratches occur, the field may be the largest since 1922, with entries including White None, Rogie, Denia Boy, Peter Pan, Admiral NZ, Manawhenua NZ, Midgie, Liberty, Peter Jack, Oro, Viel, Yarramba, Amour, The Dawn, Prince Patrol, Dayton, Eastern Indune HS, Chief, Lough, Neagh, Silent Bird, Mavering, and Wazy.
Melbourne Cap and Derby candidates drawn at Flemington. Oro, Kuvera, and Induna bracketed over a mile and a quarter finishing together in 2.14. Down Patrol, Prince Dayton, and Vira Donna showed speed over similar distances. Turbine and Regilla ran 4 miles quarter. Perpetua clocked 9 92. Peter Pan surged ahead of Mulera and Batmoth in a mile. Halahed and Lough Neagh posted strong times. Compris beat Manawhonua and Admiral Drake over a mile and a half in 2.41. Middle Watch and Worletha did a mile in 1.50. Dermid’s occupy 1.19.4. Stavure beat Elmaroas over 0. five miles in 1.52. Caulfield card saw Gaine Carrington finish ahead of Peter Jackson by a half length with Splatter two lengths back after a mile in 2.46. Yarramba led 11 in 2.27. Parkwood defeated Jimmie Boy over a mile in 1.48. Streperun beat Eastern Chief on the steeplechase course in 2.04, new track record.
In Sydney a district court heard a case from One Producers' Distributing Society Lad alleging a poultry pool caused £60,000 in losses. The company claimed members owed part of the loss, while the accused, Ryan, denied liability. The company argued it operated a fixed price and levies on exports, but a strike lowered prices and left a deficit of £420,000. The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow.
The declaration of acceptances lists Peter Pan Middle Watch Rogilia Lough Ne Ora Yarrampa Genie Carrington and more as leading contenders. Notable entries include Eastern Chief Shadow King Beaunilly Viol d Amour White Nose Mana Prince Dayton Peter Jackson The Dawn Patrol Cimbrian Haver ing Silent Bird Admiral Drake Jerdiwalleh and Chatham with strong betting interest.
Derma at Green Wave leads a field including First Arrow Chatham The Doctor s Parkwood Ordera Domingnt Iskander Denia Boy Carol King in a one mile race with prize money 11500 for first place 300 for second and 160 for third scheduled for Saturday at the track.
At Gosford races Top Joy suffered a suspected spine concussion after a post race finish. A protest by Flying Jason rider J Frutt over interference in the Encourage Blakes race was upheld in part as stewards adjourned the inquiry. Final results show Last Siopus winning division one by a neck, with Polydorum and Philiipic among others in subsequent events.
A long discussion at the National Association meeting examined landings of petrol at 1/0 gallon subject to supply. W H Christophers of Adelaide urged examination of feasibility for domestic landing and potential Australian transactions. Premiers Conference, road expenditure, taxation, and motor vehicle reform were debated as factors shaping petrol policy and industrial growth.
Race notes show multiple horses with winner’s prices and margins. Inflexible and Royal Forest among entries with outcomes varied by neck or half head. ENCOURAGE TAKES and KING CHOW appear in the same event with winner’s prices listed.
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