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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1932
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a mood of eye and tale, with stray letters and incomplete words. The readable bits suggest a personal note or reflexive line rather than a clear event or public notice.
A brief note from THE TURF 2a highlighting holiday racing plans and events. The item signals upcoming wagering opportunities and track activities during the festive period.
The day featured Mentions of Jretesl and Cracknell as notable riders amid a chaotic track. Winners included Pretzel and Milantheon with extensive racing details, weather aid and large crowds noted, along with multiple race summaries and horse names such as Agincourt and Lavington.
A chaotic Caulfield program features Christmas age to Opera Ba and many hurdles. Names like Appledore, Wirmer, Kait, Remitint, and Opera Tag appear among mixed results and placings in 2m and 1m events. Widespread references to handicaps, times, and jockeys indicate a busy day with close finishes and varying distances.
In Melbourne Monday Don Bradman starred for New South Wales, scoring a high innings against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield. Widespread support greeted his century as NSW built a strong total on a damp pitch, with Alexander, McCabe, and Howell among other standouts.
Final acceptances listed for Warwick Farm races including Maiden Handicap with numerous horses and odds notes. Notable entrants include Vira Divinion, Tu Mint K, Irish Boyd, La Vixen, Reachalite, Del Muwata, Mount Rabeutt, Mouhy, Buller, Lady, Inbar, Leone, Mim Blusney, HUSTON PARK NURSERY HANDICAP entries across Warwick and Moorweane Stakes.
The Auckiend Cup event went ahead today yielding varied outcomes as participants faced challenges and small victories. Local clubs and athletes competed for top spots amid unclear results and lingering questions about pacing and weather conditions.
Reports from Capitol Theatre reveal successful opening thanks to the newly installed Western Electric sound system and larger screen. The audience enjoyed crystal clear reproduction as the curtain rose for a week of nightly performances featuring stars like Stanwyck, Menjou, Rogers, Crawford, and Montgommery in a varied program including Forbidden and The Yankee at King Arthur Court.
Australia biui Queensland by ten wickets in the H Meld Shield to day at Adelaide. Queensland faced a tough target after South Australia posted a first innings total of 203. Tobin struck Marshall on the face, hospitalised. Grimmett, Dowling, Jamewon and Waite took key wickets as South Australia chased with ten wickets in hand.
An anonymous testimonial praises Mirpil Hikin Hale as cooling and soothing for face and hands on hot days. The writer claims daily use and strong recommendation, noting purchase through The W. JE Comatock Go and a doctor’s notice at 3% Coane Street Hydarey.
Adelaide meeting results show Amain winning the Christmas Handicap. The brief report records a fast finish with 221 yards two furlongs time and notes other placements including Tenterden and Dyn, reflecting a small set of race outcomes.
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