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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1949
Page
4
Race notes show Vagabond and Perna among favorites for the Sydney Cup with forecasts of clear, mild weather at Randwick. Trainer Dan Lewin expects perfect track conditions for fast racing and lists key contenders including Panama Open, Maver, Boddy, and Remington among selections and handicaps for the event.
Results show Persibt led the 7 furlong three year old fillies, with Grey Nure second, over a field including Harelia and Oasis. Vaucluse Handicap also listed Rio Fe first under A Breasley with Holland, Bruasted and Indarra among others. Autumn Stakes, Doncanter Handicap, and more races followed with numerous runners and varying weights, times around 1.24 to 2.33.
A London tailor promotes Rexryte coats and the latest tweed overcoats in single and boxmoor styles. Prices cited include 19 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence and 25 pounds 11 shillings for variants with collars. The retailer advertises American broadcloth options and Turkish towels for sale ahead of tomorrow morning arrivals.
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