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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1952
Page
2
In a chaotic finish Dalray led by Neville was declared winner amid claims Nuttall was unfairly blamed for the loss. Mrs Imbel Lis Tener of Opulent mid commented the win was unbelievable and she was not surprised by the final result.
A football man pleaded guilty at Balmaly Court yesterday to offensive behavior. The defendant, identified as Jack Univer from Nelwyn Mead Roselle, faced the charge after an incident described in local notes.
The text presents a damaged historical snippet listing entities such as Pymry, Delta, Foxgami, Allene Nel Bien Oasguer Balghter, Maynard, and Bronty Handicap with unclear relationships. It reads like a race or match ledger with scattered proper nouns and possible allocations but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Yearling prices eased from 1951 with 170 offered. The Midstream progeny and notable sires tied to the sale saw average prices around 63 31 shillings, marking a lower first day and a shift in bidding as buyers noted fewer strong bids and selective interest in top lots including Melbourne Cup related lines.
The report covers Moonee Valley race results with win and place prices for multiple hurdles and flat events, listing horses such as Rockers Trail and Archers, and noting purses around 2/8/6 and 1/4/6. It also describes a brisk buying scene among buyers, including Japanese interest, and mentions Australian breeders and consignors presenting yearlings from Widden, Kerrabee, and Kia Ora Stud with substantial hammer prices and average lots.
About 160 loggers have entered the Wood-chopping event at the Canberra Chamber of Commerce Autumn Festival at Manuka Oval. Entries cover underhand standing block and felling trials with around £80 expected for prizes. The Navy will showcase flying equipment and a battleship model, with a theatre seat prize for children amid other displays.
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