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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
4
The Railway Commissioner announced partial revival of sleeper and express services to Sydney starting January 24. The Brisbane Limited from 7 20 pm and the 7 43 pm express will include sleeping cars, with one added on inland routes. Booking opens January 19.
Greyhound racing notes list entrants and divisions for the Canberra Stakes events. Horses and handlers appear with names like Betty Catillyan and Flash Gracie among others, indicating multiple divisions and weights. Additional appears of Maidan and Canberran stakes highlight a varied card.
Jockey V Faggotter suspended for one month for careless riding on Gold Caste in the Encourage Handicap second division at Tatternal Club meeting. Inquiry cited crossing Brizham too sharply after Brizham fell. evidence from steward near the incident. Coutts provided testimony delaying the inquiry.
A floating dock of 1,100 tons capable of docking vessels up to 41,000 tons was launched at Woolwich today. It is the largest all welled vessel to be constructed in Australia, with an overall length of 206 feet and 805 feet beam.
Fragmentary OCR notes sketch a local fete honoring a regional figure. Readable items mention a ceremony, a few organizers, and potential dates but lack clear names, places, or outcomes. Further text is needed to confirm participants and location.
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