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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

7

Persian Link Favored In Metropolitan Race Field

The text lists Persian Link as a strong contender in the Metropolitan race along with many other entrants such as Pride of Egypt Count Roursel Farquhar Fi Dist Plato and Ray Ribbon. It notes advocates and betting interest surrounding the event and Saturday fixtures. Prelude mentions bookmakers and a parade of names including The Orb and Grand Charlés as part of the Metropolitan context.

Pride of Egypt Count Roursel Farquhar Plato Reneraft Ray Tibban Compound Pure Fire Hans the Orb the Metropolitan Advocate Ray Ribbon Swift Gold Somerset Fair Ace Pilot Beaupa Franklin Prince Delville Grand Charlés Elgar Wiliam Charies

Canberra Redex Trial drivers prepare for Sydney bid

Three Canberra drivers ready for the Redex trial travel toward Sydney after stopping in Canberra for staging. Gudgeon shifts to a Skoda for the tough route with Allan Platt as navigator while Sly and Cusack also prepare their Holden entries. The trio plan to depart Canberra Thursday night and reach Mackay before continuing to Sydney, with checks by Australian Sporting Car Club officials and support arrangements along the route.

Canberra Werlay Whem Sydney A. G. Mildren Lonsdale Street Braddon Canberra Sporting Car Glan Atecers Bob Gudgeon Naypeter Allan Piatt Stora “Shoda Leon Sig Avigator Allan ‘Rost Holden Greg Cusack Jar Ane Navigator Gree Bportine Car Club Gudgeon Skoda Alegante Allan Platt Sly Allan Rent Tom RreRt Walt Will Sly Haw Miso Mr. BY Halahed O.xk Ron Teave Bydnay Mackay Queenan Teely Greg. Cumack Jnr

Northbourne Cricket Club Faces Tough Season

Northbourne Cricket Club struggled last year with injuries and uneven form. The report notes first grade underperformed despite notable individual averages, outlines key players and bowling figures, and lists club officers and committee members in a formal year-end summary.

Normhegame Cricket Club Atruel A.C.T E. Birth Tere R. Brany V. Charmar Wilks Jonours Grade V. Tool

New Zealand racehorse owner summoned to appear

New Zealand racehorse owner Mr George Christmas has been summoned to appear before the AJC committee following the recovery of a battery in a saddle at Mascot Airport last June. The inquiry will be held next Wednesday with trainer Frank Kennedy and jockey A Markland asked to give evidence. Mr Christmas will not appear.

Eydney New Zealand George Christmas Bess AJC Mascot Byaney Frank, Kennedy Queensland A. Markland Tta Christmas Aid Australia Oval

Wagering Tops Million in Australian Courses Report

The annual Burney's four racecourses turnover totaled £3.637 million with prize money of £3987.0? and tax payments of £445,383. The Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club paid about £1 million in taxes, while Canter bury midweek meetings drew strong owner and trainer interest amid peak attendance and revenue figures reaching £862,277.

Sydney Burney Australian Jockey Club BBC A D.c Canterbury

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