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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1949
Page
4
Royal Hero led at 78 inches over the sprint track with finishes from Unkovich Gilwell and Cameron shown among an unclear field. The event lists multiple horses and times with incomplete OCR data including lengths, bets, and placings across names such as CHICQUITA, Pearce Girl, Auburn and Tapestry.
Eastlake defeated Queanbeyan by nearly 10 goals at Manuka Oval. The era’s details show Manuka and Aveton Bet matches, with Manuka and other runners listed, plus betting notes and race results interwoven in the report.
Queanbeyan and Manuka clash with mixed halves as Manuka Dh dominates early. Alinate top scorer and Raatinke shines, while Queanbeyan struggle with ball handing and put up late resistance. Poor goalkicking blights Manuka despite territorial edge, Marsden and Turner contribute for Alnalte, with Acton’s defense stifling Manuka’s attack in another section.
Canterbury and miscellaneous mixed stakes feature a long list of horses and betting odds. Winners include Gold Plum es and Golden Plumes with detailed placements and race distances noted, alongside multiple horses and odds across events.
Lesie Leste of Hotel Acton was admitted to Canberra Hospital with a fractured ankle after a fall while practicing jump near Mt Franklin on Saturday. The Chalet area drew crowds over the weekend as motorists reported heavy snow and cautious driving after milder weather.
A survey by an international cultural organization says thirteen million children have lost one or both parents due to war. The report highlights the global impact on families and calls for greater aid and protection for affected youths.
The article reports the Goulburn branch of Graziers noting record-breaking sales and sustained high averages at wool auctions. Numerous buyers and bidders from Canberra and surrounding districts purchased numerous lots with prices and weights listed, including contributions from Curran Ginninderra Hall and many other local buyers.
Fragmentary text describes symptoms of ringing ears and header noises and suggests remedies leading to relief, mentioning ear, nose and throat issues and a potion or medicine. details are garbled and names are unclear.
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