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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
6
A local listing records OOMEE VALLEY selling LAMARINE HANDI P to tm aif. The brief entry notes the transfer and party identifiers in a compact public notice style. No further details are provided in readable text.
In a brisk race at Valley, Queen Bilase leads early and holds off Jean Harrow to secure the 473 yard division 7 stakes. The finish underscores strong performances from both horses in a competitive field.
Speakers denounced war service homes deals and called for an independent inquiry. Purchasers face precarious positions and a vigorous Langue policy to help retain homes was urged. H Taylor of Bankstown criticized hastily conceived schemes after the war and mismanagement with billions wasted. The Commission report showed a 130 000 profit yet a 6 000 000 loss, and war service homes were valued at only 60 percent of their cost amid the building boom.
Hawkesbury race card lists today's Park Stakes event with Im in the spotlight and other races on the programme. Authorities prepare tracks, odds posted, and spectators anticipate a competitive meeting at Park.
The report lists entries and scratches across major races at Hawkesbury Park including the Metropolitan and Melbourne Cup contenders such as Prate and We Three. Other named horses feature in Caulfield Cup and hurdle events with multiple entrants noted, reflecting a busy day of racing activity.
Racing card lists multiple handicap events with horses like Beau Spear Santa Casa and A. V. Hiskons Steeplechaze. Markets show various placings in hurdles and flat races, including Valorey and Nettle's Tip in listed events.
A fragmented racing list shows Panjab and other horses like King Pyrrtus Banda and Monmate in a Spring Handicap event. Curator High Cross Irving and three-year-old entries mark a busy card with several placements noted in partial form.
Tenders for the superintendent of fire service establishments in Canberra for the period October to September 30, 1037 have been received. Firms include Clem Forner Causeway Canberra offering blocks at 12 per ton and 28 inch blocks at 14 per ton. C White Avenue Queanbeyan offering split sale at any ton at 8. Ba Rgate C/o J Smith Lister Greacent Amalie offering blocks at 14 per ton and 28 inch blocks at 18 per ton.
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