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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
3
Weights listed for Kensington racing on Wednesday across divisions and events. Included are entries for the Flying Handicaps and related divisions with horse names, weights, and running details, though some OCR errors obscure exact spellings and figures. The page outlines entries such as Antoray Parcourir and other horses in multiple divisions, with weights ranging around seven to nine stones and various mares or geldings named in each lineup.
The Companies Commission heard Dr Lovat challenge the probe into alleged asset transfers linked to McArthur. Witnesses alleged funds were drawn beyond authority, with McInnes claiming the company owed £4,800 and that a large portion of disputed sums belonged to the company, not him personally. The commissioner ordered fresh accounts and adjourned the inquiry.
Arrangements completed to reopen seven Welsh gold mines in the Merioneth mountain near Barmouth. Hillaide Mining Company of London will operate, installing modern machinery and employing expert miners. Mr HJ Wright of Llandbedr to head operations after previously extracting gold worth £100 weekly. Work to begin at Cwynctynydd, one of the oldest mines, where gold veins are visible in rocks and tunnels.
The fifth annual meeting of City Bowling Club members at the pavilion Braddon drew record attendance. Officers elected include President W H Harwood and Patron Colin MacKenzie, with plans to start play Oct 1 and open the season Oct 6. The club adopted the annual report, Treasurer’s statement, dues set at 0, and agreed to visit Cooma on New Year’s Day.
Sydney report says jockey A Knowles died after his horse Rotherglen crashed at Randwick. He was riding with Night Officer and Cangeere when the hurdle mishap caused the horse to fall. Knowles held the reins, was kicked, and died en route to hospital leaving a widow and seven children.
A match is arranged in Berlin to determine the world's professional tennis champion between Von Cremm and Neusstein. Date not yet decided.
Readers learn that timed foodstuffs will be displayed at table 10 inside. The article notes that fruits and vegetables are exposed to view while cans use windowless seals, then filled and sealed by standard canning methods without glass exposure.
The event featured strong showings by Whittingham and Lough, with trailers Nightly, Laughteigh, and Beorm among notable runners. Closing time was near as the crowd observed the busy schedule and steady sativity in divisions.
The Second Annual Spring Bulbs Show by Canberra Horticultural Guild opened at Albert Hall last night, drawing crowds and showcasing daffodils out of season, bulbs, and medicinal herb discussions led by Dr. B. Z. Dickson. Judges led by Mir J. Ritibaay awarded numerous prizes across sections for daffodils, bulbous flowers, and flowering pansies with notable entries from P. Carew, A. Southwell, F. Piggin, and Mrs. B. Lewin among others.
A British Medical Association report from Bournemouth cites Dr H Nash claiming women living near Aerodromes suffer from harmful noise. Dr Ernest of Torquay counters that treated patients improve as nature helps adaptation.
The Reid and Braddon Boys Cricket Clubs appoint honorary secretaries and a largely youth management committee to run cricket affairs. The aim is to teach boys club governance and sportsmanship while developing complete cricketers through training in game departments and administration.
Balloonists from eight countries begin the Gordon Bennett air race in Warsaw as weather reports come by wireless. Police entrants have sent carrier pigeons to be released after landing.
The Australian heavyweight champion Ambroy Palmer had his bout halted in Melbourne due to a split in his left hand sustained during a football match. He signaled plans to travel to America before year’s end to recover and continue boxing.
Mrs. Grenyas of Fremantle Reed Victoria Park Perth writes that Dr Moras Indian Root Pills have prevented attacks and bilious headaches. She says she takes one at night with hot lemon water, noting she hardly ever has headaches now, and that others have reported benefits after using the pills for years.
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