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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
6
Large attendance noted as maidens and horses compete in a bustling Canterbury Park pony racing event. Winners include Flying Handicar and Lady Meranola with strong showings across divisions and a busy program of races and handicaps.
Slips of a damaged clipping describe a bid to route water under a river using two pipes. The effort seeks to balance pressure from both sides as a belt was to be joined on Friday.
A fragmentary report describes the convict ship Inca burning outside, its stern displaying the name Hy deopys. It details the vessel’s end near a shore beacon, a dramatic scene as the ship settled and sank with a pile of clay aboard, while a tugboat assisted nearby and observers recalled the life aboard.
Fragmentary report recounts a schooner named Weare en route with infant aboard, struck by gale 460 miles from destination, pumps failed, steamer rescued after a week adrift. Captain and crew saved by Union Company's schooner Briney and later by another steamer bound for California.
Fragmentary report from Madrid notes a disputed bid by a woman nicknamed Phyllis Gibbs in a local contest. The piece hints at political tension, a Blazer of Almendralege figure, and a council setback while mentioning Christmas prices and a contested candidate.
Fragmentary report describes a midday chase scene near Randwick with references to a central court and several named figures. Details are garbled but indicate a pursuit over fences and a broken pulley as part of the incident.
A hazy weather note predicts rainfall affecting Christmas plans as forecasters indicate a shift in precipitation patterns. The report cites uncertain timing and lingering cool air, with potential for showers around the holiday period.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a charity effort to provide meals and care to the needy. Names and places are garbled. the item mentions a price of .25 and a public event at a venue called Meee. The readable facts point to a local drive or fundraiser with expected meal distribution.
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The article notes strong faith from investors as Treasury conversion offers drew substantial subscriptions. It reports amounts of 199,900,000 in matur ing War Loans converted ahead of maturity and pledges of further conversionable funds, with Earle Page noting 24,600 additions for the car team and 21,000 for the conversion oun.
A July report notes steep price rises at the Municipal Market for peas and beans with day prices climbing beyond range. Traders fear further increases as Christmas demand looms and some varieties fetch higher rates while bananas show irregular gains.
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