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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
6
A chaotic Wagga Wagga racing page reports Jack Rome victorious in the June handicap at Wagga M.T.C. amid a profusion of long names, odds, and race-by-race results including The Porker, Greenland, and Burrunah. The meeting featured multiple events, wide-field starts, and near finishes with favorites toppled by amidship finishes.
A long list of players and clubs for the Wagga Hockey Carnival, naming numerous individuals by surname and initials across multiple teams. The fragmentary OCR lists Bees, Grays I E, Shamrocks, Wobins, Rock, and others, with connections to Leeton Melbsa and Melbourne, among many more.
A distressing incident occurred as jockeys were riding near the port when a horse named Maldeo Phete bolted and crashed into a fence. One rider sustained a broken leg and was transported by ambulance to hospital for examination, with the medical report noting serious injuries and potential fractures.
There were 18 starters in the running event the Mallen Play open field featured Butler's favorite and Kady Midian and Waltzing Willy in demand The Porker ridden by a three year old Jaldine by Cohigo trained Gundagai led early with Walteng Polly strong The winner had its first run two races back with fair jotty Handicap betting seen as good value though Green land supported while other options were wide
The 66th Battalion won the 2nd Thuiston Efficiency Trophy with the 5th Battalion second and the Sard Battalion third. A ceremonial parade was held at Belmore-Camp Park by metropolitan units of the 36th Battalion. Colonel A.S. Allen reviewed, Lt-Col. R.E.B. Jackson presented on behalf of Major-General Sir Cheries Nosenthal. The commanding officer emphasized that continued effort is needed to retain the trophy next year.
In Bwily Court arguments about a by law governing boxing, Mr JUEHe Street contends a discretion to exclude or expel individuals from events is necessary to protect public interest and the sport. The court considers safeguards against impersonation and misuse while balancing fair conduct and supervision.
The page lists betting notes and a long roster of horse names for the Grand National event including Royal Visitor Pactohia Kunfin Kengo Precocious Wittite Nyerimnang Blue Boy Red Earl Weyback Fulham Widgiewa and others. It outlines entry names and related betting references without further context.
The annual ball of the Wagga Grammar School Old Girls Union at the Wonderland Theatre featured a delighted crowd. President Misa E Day and secretary Miss J Clough led a well-organized event with ample supper, decorative tables, and novelties. Dignitaries included Wesne Mayoress Mrs E B Collins, Mrs F My Forde, and Mr F C Thomas among others. bouquets and bows were presented to key members, with music by the Wesse Melody Munters Orchestra.
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