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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

6

New 440 Yards Freestyle Record Shatters Aussie Title

Sydney reports a sensational swim where Allen Caplan broke his own Australian 440 yards freestyle record at the North Sydney Olympic Pool. He beat B Walker of Manly by a half lap, with J Riddington close third. Frank O Neill retained the State 230y4 championship with Warren Hovich second.

Sydney Bingleton Alien Caplan North Sydney Olympic B. Walker Manly J. Riddington Allen Frank O Neill Hovich Warren

McCarthy Bids for Shannon Ahead of Santa Anita Ride

Los Angeles attorney Neil McCarthy claims to have closed the deal with W J Smith to acquire the Australian horse Shannon. McCarthy plans to race Shannon under his colors with a flexible schedule and denies buying the horse for Louis B Mayer. No start date is set for Shannon at Santa Anita while Willie Molter oversees the stable.

Los Angeles Neil McCarthy W. J. Smith Acehorge Bannon McCarthy American Jockey Club Micannon Louis B. Mayer Shannon Santa Anita Willie Moltars Ace Molter Naldtie Easler Uren

Burma and Canberra racing clubs consider rental cuts at course upgrades

The Burma Racing Club and Canberra Pronic Racing Club recently discussed a departmental proposal to reduce rental due to high tender prices for remaining improvements to the course. The note mentions TM horse station sale rooms and facilities, with ongoing meetings reflecting aims to support racing operations.

Districh Red Suse Spence Te Acton Ieee Ergel “Stnia Burma Racing Club Canbarra Pronic Racing Club

Funerals Notice From Canberra Directors

Funeral notices appear in Canberra announcing services for family and friends. Details include deceased names, dates, and locations, with arrangements handled by local funeral directors and media listings.

Broinowski Cup May Be Revived for Staff Tennis

The Public Service Singles championship may return in the Central States Fitness Association 1948 contest with a revival plan. An all staff event is scheduled for Wednesday in the Head Shield area, with over 20 players expected to compete as new divisions emerge in the tour.

World welterweight bout highlights at Camden show

The world welterweight champion Williams, 138 pounds from Newark, NJ, scored a decisive decision over Doug Carter in a non title bout last night in Camden New Jersey. Earlier, Cleveland based Kesart challenged for a higher class but was unable to land a decisive finish.

Cleveland Ohio Kesart ‘Charles Sitdoane Moore St Leta Camden New Jersey the Willams Doug Carter Newark

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