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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
4
A government betting inquiry in South Australia reports to the day’s session, urging tightening controls on wagering. It recommends a total ban on on-course betting pools and low-latitude tote lines for race day betting while advocating prison terms for those convicted of illegal wagering.
The Canberra district cricket decision declares Hotel Kurrajong neutral territory for 1983-84, with a unanimous Football Cricket Association vote. The executive report favored extending access to all clubs, as delegates noted the equal split of Kurrajong and Bachelor’s Quarters members and urged broader participation in cricket.
City announces the opening of tennis courts on October 2 at 4 p.m. The event features Mi. Coxpaine performing an opening rite. A women's executive committee led by Monica Oliphant, Snow, Bucket, and others plans an all day tennis program and social function with support from Mentumea Promo, Graham, and Joey Mimew Me Nal.
The Wad 44 edition of Who's Who in Australia continues the work of Mr Pred Johns at Tin death December 1092. Under editor Errol G Knox the Herald and Weekly Times publish biographical notes on prominent Australians, with new information and amendments including Mrs Jack Crawford's victory in the Wimbledon championship and details on club addresses orders of precedence and decorations.
Fragmentary text mentions knees and a salentific terabnent. No clear events or entities identified. Unable to determine concrete person, organization, or location details from the excerpt.
A disturbance at the Capital Cafe involved a dog barking nuisance and a man drawing a knife. Constables Priestly and Davies testified, while witnesses including Archie Moriatate and Mary Priestley supported or challenged the events. The inquiry covered claims of a revolver and disputed police conduct with legal proceedings pending.
The listing catalogs numerous harness racing results and entries including names such as Daimarle Hayitan Bell Auiaaio Dellabt Rail 9 6 Welter and Perception 4 Anolanda Wallace Cup Mina Leughler Tady Align Diemers. It notes various divisions, handicaps like 54M, and figures such as 11 Bolentine and 9 3 Rory Movie Har, reflecting a busy program with multiple events and participants across NZ venues. The record reads as a raw results page with scattered race identifiers, competitor names, and track terms.
A fragmented racing preview lists contenders for Caulfield Cup and Metropolitan with numerous misspelled horse names and unclear order of favouritism. Notable mentions include Chatham Turbine Jacko Hold Boy Top Hole Tronen Hawk Coretree and Inflation among others as possible Metropolis contenders.
Scratches reveal fragmented city items and organizations with garbled words. The text lists stray terms like Mince Alb and Pauihald Cup amid unclear references to metro era groups and events.
A 70 plus year old spectator who collapsed after a bowls event at Meckdsly today died. Police and medical staff attended and investigations are underway into the cause of the seizure that struck shortly after the game began.
The Muemiers and Graxiers Agency Co reports wool price averages and market conditions, noting cautious optimism yet warning of volatility. Key figures reference Dawson, Butler, and Mullins among others, with discussions of freight, finance, and potential full benefits from rising markets amid uncertain demand.
A two year old named Thoman Bergh was killed on a parental farm near Klokio when he was drawn into a working machine engine shaft. He was whirled by the revolving shaft and his head struck the floor with each rotation.
The text presents an OCR damaged mix of names and publishing hints. It references various names such as Jarman and Makienneure Fir along with scattered terms like Avetraki and Rewineered. The passage lacks clear events or a coherent narrative.
Sydney Monday market notes describe penning quality at Flemington yard with several heavy sheep and bullock trades. Cattle prices range from 7 to 20 shillings for bulls and cows from 6 to 10 pounds, demand steady though quality fair and yarding varied.
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