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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1935
Page
4
The article notes intensive training as the season closes. At Manuka and Ainslie, players and coaches, including two ex-Melbourne figures, lead the effort. The tone reflects disciplined preparations for remaining matches under former Melbourne coaches.
Canberra hosts the annual carnival at Manuka Oval with Ainslie and Manuka leading, plus St Christopher’s and Canberra juniors contesting semi finals. notable changes include retiring Ref P Ryan and caretaker coach Keogh driving team practice as Acton Hall hosts a wind up social.
The new totalisator at Randwick shows odds for win and place side by side in real time. Demonstrated today, it will operate at Tattersalls during the meeting next Saturday week with 94 horses per race to reduce cash handling and keep odds consistent across paddock, leger, and flat events.
A Canberra cricket schedule details morning and afternoon matches at A and B grounds with Crookwell and Goulburn teams playing Canberra teams. Final Kenna Cup game set for 3:30 pm with Kingman Guest House entertainment at 6:15 pm. Canberra selection lists name players by association shirts and Barton shirts with captains named.
Muddled notes recount a dog likely named Fudge injured during schooling at Queanbeyan. References to the Society of the Coursing Club and a Cup event hint at upcoming competitions. A funeral for a new angel is mentioned, with district timing and engagements noted alongside track activities.
Fragmented notes list racing entries at Caulfield with notations on handicap, trial, and various horse names. Readable items include references to BBO rer and Rae flange, a Dooma trial, and mentions of Greek Free Wheel and Poultry. Missing clear event outcomes or full details.
In London and Canberra discussions unfold on suspending the shale oil project after investigations in Australia. Sir John Cadman signals lack of optimism as Mr Lyons prepares cabinet submissions, with a pre-season Canberra meeting to decide early prospects. The scheme appears unlikely to move forward.
A cup from Japan commemorates a club competition at Royal Canberra Golf Club. Presented to the Royal Canberra Golf Club by His Excellency Kateuji Debuchi, Japan’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, the cup bears the inscription and was handed to club president Mr HJ Sheehan at Government House on Thursday evening.
Members of the Tarago Golf Club travel to Gane terre on Sunday for a medal competition. The Federal Club conducts the event as part of a wealth against talent showcase and features a local golfing duel.
Todays racing programme lists selections for the Park Stakes with entrants such as Paddora Conatlio Grand Duke Medura and Mirai Aanesong. Other noted runners include Almonry sarin Bilver Song Mohican Fabius Mattock Sepiiator and Captain Brachurn in the Pshaury Handicap with times and weights shown in the entry list.
Canterbury selections note horse names and odds for multiple races at a northtown track. Entries include Canterbury Guineas Wykeham Turbulent Kuvera Comedy Heroine and others with assorted placings and odds. Page shows rough handicapping notes and runner names with figures like 9 4, 8 4, and 10 10, reflecting betting price style.
Tod events and horse names appear in a fragmented sports list. Notable entries include Jim at Elisabeth divisions and various racers such as Greeos and Waldrea, with scattered scores and placements. The legible items suggest a racing meet with multiple heats and runner names.
A list of horse names and selections appears, including Deana Trish tet Divisen Poultry Devenna Sera Borana Grek warren Wandiong and Mowat Sahn Youme New Mul Mark Mostant with multiple entries and numbers. The legible items suggest a racing or betting context with 2s and 3s noted beside several names.
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