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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1976
Page
4
Philomel, a four year old New Zealand bred mare, wins the Perth Cup in a dramatic finish. The inside word from the race notes a tough drive by Philomel to edge ahead, with strong challengers like Wave and Pollan close behind.
Stewards suspended three jockeys and fined others after inquiries into a Canberra race program. Notable actions included fines of 110 and 100 for riders, suspensions for several, and weight-related adjustments. Molasses, winner of the Pic Wemave Handicap, faced post-race weight issues.
Queensland sails past Tasmania in a knockout clash, dominating play with strong batting and fielding. Key figures from Queensland include standout performers and a confident team effort under pressure.
Report from Hobart where Chappell and the West Indies clash stirred comment over umpiring and a controversial moment. Clive Lloyd and Rene Abel feature in the coverage as players react to the foray on the field and the ensuing debate about the umpire’s decisions during the Test match.
Australia faces England at Twickenham on Saturday with plans centered on a settled backline after a turbulent tour. The lineup aims to deliver scoring chances and steady leadership as key newcomers seek to prove themselves in the international test.
Melbourne coverage details Ken Rosewall advancing to the semifinals of the Meriter Open with young rival Brad Derswert, aiming for the title. Upsets and quarterfinals unfold as Rosewall and others seek the 1972 event crown amid mixed results and strong performances.
The NS14 event at Frankston featured Meladumsy Thue winning the 4x relay with Mick Frimm and Pghsin in second, while Avagralian NS took overall honors. Peter Musell led Runlar to National vtler evanis. near the finish, Ray seater Runner-uin and team faced near final results as local crews competed aboard catamarans at Lazy FF Mt Coerann.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Australians in a race and names like Lisa Tan. The readable portions show distorted phrases and nonsensical segments, with no clear event date, place, or results to confirm a coherent news item.
A garbled year start piece reflects on New Year calm and holiday sounds, describing festive tunes, wholesome melodies, and seasonal scenes. It notes leisure, sport, and travel themes with references to birds, water forms, and coastal imagery, contrasting peaceful evenings with crowded holiday periods.
In Auckland's richest New Zealand race the long odds horse, Pevimines, won as several runners struggled with a slow mid race pace. Stunning mare Tick off success finished ahead of race favourite Ong, while others faltered. The event featured a tight finish and notable shifts among contenders.
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