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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 01, 1971
Page
3
A garbled racing results segment from Penrith trots lists multiple race outcomes and placings. It mentions winners and odds for races including 4 Caringbam and Marathon Transition, with partial horse names and odds like 51-10 and 9c place. The text is fragmented across NSW events and various placements.
Report lists ACT TAB doubles ROTS Dunty Ficdt Dale Scott 14 paid 135 10 and Pedrico 14 paid Wie dnd it sind vlan. Sandown dogs Grand Sapper 1 and Mockrides 411 56 45. Grand Sapper i Mulga Cindy paid 5 65.Scher tot leg Grand Sapper. Also notes fixtures at Majura Rifle Canberra Rifle Club and Canberra McIntosh gait 300 yards with Sunday Queanders.
When a fish strikes, maintain a firm yet yielding line to wear the fish down without breaking. Set drag to the correct tension, avoid changing it while playing, and keep a taut line to prevent lure loss. Use a 45 degree rod angle to balance control and effectiveness in light tackle fishing.
Detailed fishing instructions cover rod angles, line tension, and drag management to control a fighting fish. Tips include lifting the rod to 90 degrees, maintaining a taut line, and lowering drag when large spools shorten line radius, plus strategies for snagged fish and netting, with emphasis on easing pressure when not needed.
The guide discusses lure choice to reduce wind resistance and line twist, recommending streamlined lures and avoiding spinning temptations. It notes some lures spin partially by design and emphasizes lures should mimic their prey to entice fish. A manager’s report hints fishing calm with trout and native fish catches, listing several anglers and locations with varied success.
Fred James reports solid fishing over the past weeks as calmer conditions help. Notables include Kevin Laugh Joho Wee O'Leary Ike James Peter Gregory Mr and Mrs Hood and Pat Newman. Blackfish on the rocks spawn and bite poorly while John Waterhouse and Janes report bags to eight. A mixed catch of tailor up to Mb comes in by Max Gooley and Scott Barnes, with whiting near the entrance and prawns sufficient for bait.
Readable fragments show a numbered lottery draw with multiple prize amounts and participant names scattered through a large OCR page. The readable items include prize values, participant strings, and place names, suggesting a compiled list of winning numbers and awards rather than a single cohesive event.
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