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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
4
Races at Mooref field feature Trahere winning the juvenile handicap in a long stretch drive by three lengths with Mondera and Hinchinbrook close behind. Other winners include Magnetic and Guiding Light with tight finishes and detailed starting prices, dividend payouts, and noted performers in a cluttered but era-typical catalog of entrants and results.
At Aspenvale, Orvonta won the hurdle race by four lengths with three quarters of a length separating second and third. The 2:48 time and various starts featured Yalbee Kentle Jaldini Revit Place Lanida Apical Karp don tarboard Kongola among others. Substantial placings followed in the card with Ample Thine and Menander among notable finishes and starting prices listed for each runner.
A garbled OCR passage mentions names and places like Bommelns te ae, MF H. Penline, and the Federal Capital February. It references a test weigh-in and an event over a weekend with unclear details and several broken phrases.
Freddie C ridden by Manda of the Orient won the Charity Handicap at Acton rascourt on a calm Canberra afternoon. Greenhay and Blacklight trailed as Freddie C surged from the back to lead past the furlong post, with Little Phone and Macklight close behind in a tight finish.
Samuel Carroll was fined £50 for bearing an unrecorded ear mark on four sheep and for trading with his own stock. The case was heard at the Petty Court of Rowlana before Mr M A Ban Polio Magistrate. The defendant pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay fines of 2% and 1 on two counts, with 78 for the trading offence. The magistrate adjourned to assess further actions, and the sheep were ordered to be kept at the homestead with return plans discussed.
A good attendance at Kenilworth yard on Wednesday for the Yass cattle sale with bidders from Menara Ainkbe and Fa and H. damen aiding Cn. nifered. Numerous lots sold with bids noted. prices recorded for various cattle including a few high-quality animals. Auctioneer reported steady interest and strong demand for regional stock.
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