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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
7
In the newly renovated lounge, a fragmentary line from a local notice mentions an event or gathering. The readable portion hints at a casual social setting within a refreshed public space, with no clear date, place, or organizer discernible from the fragment.
London reports Arkle, famed as the greatest steeplechaser, has broken a bone in a hoof and may never race again. Pat Teale rode Dormant as Arkle fell behind in a key hurdle, with recovery chances suggested but unclear, casting doubt on a return in major events.
Race results appear hazy with TAR numbers 2 4 8 3 1 and multiple place names such as Vineyard and Red Flame. Various horses and drivers listed include IMPROVES and WINNER names. prize values show $85 and $135. The text references dividends, time marks, and betting terms, indicating a compiled results page with scattered figures and standings.
Fragmented OCR details show racing results and participant names from Wollongong area events, mentioning horses or runners such as Manita, Ariannt Prince, and Merry Princess. The text references multiple race numbers, places like Grange Tar Double and Tar Maiden, with scattered times and winnings.
Australian junior Phillip Dene reaches the semifinals at the Orange Row tennis championships in Miami Beach. Shou Tanabe of Japan defeats Dene after a tense match. second seed Santrelian advances as the event progresses, with long baseline rallies and late changes as players battle through the rounds.
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