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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1934
Page
4
A lengthy Ascot program features faults and dead heats across several races. Key horses include Lady Keith, Lynette, and Vedaa with a mix of winners, placers, and close finishes. Notable results show Vedam and Minn Adder battling to narrow margins, while Gold Bag and Day Patrol claim decisive wins amid tight photo finishes.
The Sheffield Shield clash between New South Wales and South Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground was interrupted by rain on Saturday. Play resumed with South Australia on 246 for 9 in their first innings while NSW stood on 82. Fingleton and Brown added runs before both fell to quick wickets, and Kippax with Hil formed a key partnership as rain ended play with scores unsettled.
Sunday report from Calcutta details India's failed chase in the test at MCC. India faded after losing early wickets as England fast bowling dominated and Verity survived three lives. Dillawar Hussein retired hurt after being hit, Townsend added a late stand, and Australia held a strong position with notable partnership breaks. The day ended with New South Wales and Australia still in contention as stumps at 418.
In a tumultuous card, Ingoda Queen won by a half length over Weed with Plannton and other contenders close behind. Perpetua led from start to finish, Boundless and Caravena chased as the field stretched. Time 1.46. Totalisator figures show Win £168 and place estimates. Reuter World Service notes Australia and New Zealand rights reserved.
The document outlines a detailed touring schedule for Australia's four‑pacers, listing venues and dates across Worcestershire Cambridge University Oxford University and many others from May through September. It notes tests at Lord's and The Oval, plus matches against county sides. A final Scotland match and a Forte Tescotland game are mentioned, with printing by Shakespeare for the Federal Capital Press.
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