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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
6
London reports new parcel limits tied to freight routes and a call to action for Australasian firms. Central announces changes affecting deliveries from Melbourne to 231, detailing the impact on shipments and operations.
In a dramatic Powderhall event, Cumming outpaced rivals in 100 and 330 yards, delivering a standout performance. Berwick led an early surge toward level, but fell away late as Howe made no impact. The meet crowned Cumming with a record showing and praised his extraordinary speed despite snow-cover conditions. the coverage notes a strong British professional context and references to other performances and rivals.
A garbled OCR page outlines participants and staff for grade competitions at Northbourne and Raid Park venues. Names include emblems like Turner, Northbourne int grade, and various cohorts such as Grady, Flynn, McMillan, Chapman, and Coyle amid scattered venues and dates, indicating a large multi-grade school sports event with numerous attendees and organizers.
Robert Richards of Chicago, a preacher and pole vaulter, won the 1948 Guan Trophy as the amateur athlete of the year for performance and sportsmanship, beating Maureen Connolly and Whitfeld Re. Richards received 174 votes out of 487. Connolly 419. Re 1383 points.
The national metal industry weekly releases figures showing American steel producers output 108.3 million tons of ingots and cast iron in the last year, a 6.4 percent rise. The Soviet Union produced about 3 million tons, while the United Kingdom lagged behind with around 1.5 million tons.
Race card details list multiple horses and numbers across a two year old maiden handicap at Rosehill. Includes entries such as Britta Fundor Splendour Dixie Cocker Bunny Bird Night Crossing Royal Brown Admiral Lady’s Rin Jolly Bird Wonder Gold Good Tone Wrencheno Longing Colour Harmony Lovely Thunder and others with betting figures and times. The page shows a six furlong or seven furlong schedule with various weights and entrant codes.
London reports the Parammatta meeting with outfits on display for women golfers. It notes costumes including tweed skirts and shapeless tops, a pink checked dress, and divided skirts, alongside race results and player mentions such as Cassie Moren and Ann Atte among others.
Apex displays strong recent form in a fast five furlong run as M Sellwood notes on Saturday. Grass surfaces and conditions influenced the performance, with tight finishing pace suggesting upcoming sprint potential for the stable.
Racing notes describe runners such as Even Few, Tiloridge, Silent Prince, and The gelding at Moorefield. Mentions trial times, pace up efforts, and a list of horses including Myre Leader, Ridings In 80, True Leader, and Oliver Chalee with a MINROSE TRIAL at 4 pm and numerous entries like Planetarium and Bow Hero.
Trainer BM McCarten and Joo Oy Nldellwood won four races at Keishi. Grangwon led as favorites but the winners included Sew Btory Sea Hawk Lord Baundeca and Hepburn. J. Dennett won the Cap to Navier with Trout Stream, later admonished for careless timing in the Face.
Sedgman and Miss Spence announce plans for a church wedding at the Church of Christ Bentleigh Melbourne. Bridesmaids include Lorraine and Pam, with Sedgman and Spence’s daughter Kathleen 12 and son Joe 12. Honeymoon to be quiet. tentative plan to take a flat in Melbourne and build a home after marriage.
Sydney stadium may abandon small fight nights due to high boxing insurance costs under Workers' Compensation. Management faces 280 per night per boxer and up to 90 per night for event programming. Stadium manager Mr H Mi-Dex argues crowds are rarely worthwhile and bonuses were needed to attract fighters.
Former welterweight champion Kev Delaney claims the Ute after Mickey Tolls retirement while Stadiuma Lid refuses to recognize his claim. A tribal title duel is planned to crown the true holder. Tammy Burns will defend against Agnita Dittmar on January 21 for the belt.
Sydney tennis roundup reports A Howe defeated in the quarterfinals of the Men’s singles at the Manly Seaside Tournament. A Battey beat Howe 6 0 6 4. T Milligan defeated Ken Rosewall in three straight sets 4 0 8 1 4 1, following his win over George Worster yesterday. Frank Bedgy and Kan McGregor also won matches in a scrambling field.
Lottery No 2602 will be announced tomorrow with various numbers and locations cited. The items list includes addresses and names such as Wylde Street and Blas Mary Point, reflecting a local drawing detail.
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