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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1948

Page

4

Greyhounds Race at Queanbeyan Delivers Close Finishes

With a crowded Queanbeyan track, multiple races produced tight margins and bold betting. Beasts like Cobter and Beane claimed close victories in the Maiden and Navire Stakes, while Beaum Supreme and Ronald's Own posted strong showings amid brisk times and varied odds.

Eran Queanbeyan Sydney Ramalta Navies Vanda Linatte Blue Cobter Cobter Lucky Review Ronald's Ronald Brindy Boba Mistake Hardie Gem Beas Prem Iy Beau Supreme Lady Pranjey Pacisey Fa Venatha Uta Beane Fime

Australian swimmers set multiple records at North Sydney meet

The article reports Australian swimmers achieving rapid times and setting records at the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Warren Boyd won the state title in 0.4 seconds, beating the previous mark of 60.8 seconds (Bill Kendall, 1936). Frank ONeill finished third in 1.8 seconds, Bruce Hourke posted 81 seconds, John Davies aided by a top 30 yard performance, Ralph Wrights helped 110 yard relay, and Palm Booth led a 440 yard relay with 17.8 seconds.

Bydney Urung North Sydney Olympic Warren Boyd Bill Kendall Frank O'Neill Bruce Hourke Moron John Davies Arne Ralph Wrights Wit ‘Witig Davies Finn Totay

Canberra Swimming Meet Results By Age Groups

The Saturday morning meet in Canberra produced a series of girl and boy events across multiple age groups. Winners include K Chariton 1 in 5 year olds with 0.8 seconds and G Chariton in 7 years, with Bromphy and Stephenson among the top finishers. In older youth races, Westcatt, Gaughwin, Br Broop and Rowers posted top times, with junior divisions noting A Mackonaie and Rabble among winners.

Boye K. Chariton G. Chariton K. Downes Bromphy EM Stephenson R. Westcatt Wat- Ada OIRLA Mackonaie Enata Stoney Veta Budnikenne T A. Watson Rabble Droop R. Davidson J. H. Mephenson Watson B. Christian B. Mackenge Armstrong Me

Mararan and Austerian Speedway Champion Highlight

The report notes Dragan winning the Austerian speedway event with Melia and Eben tying for equal second, while Aub Lawson places fourth. Duggan wins each of his five heats as Wilbur Latter, the American favorite, garners calls.

Aydmcy Bunday Vic Dragan Amp Eben Aub Lawson Duggan Wilbur Latter Aid

Record Transfer Fee for Statham Moves to Witt-Heda

London report states Buney Mec Statham of Une Stadtford speedway transfers to Witt-Heda for a record transfer fee of £2000 sterling. The deal highlights a major change in speedway rosters and signals high market value for top riders.

London Buney Mec Statham Une Stadtford Witt- Heda

Costello Defeats Bimonaki In Wrestling Bout

Sydney report: Costello defeated Babe Bimonaki two falls to one in a right rounds match at Latchhardt. Melbourne note: Lea Bet stood vesmel before a 18 round fight with Rey Tresmire. Treasure was awarded the gout on a technical knockout after the second round.

Sydney Latchhardt Aight al. Costello Babe Bimonaki Werstling Melbourne Lea Bet Vesmel Rey ‘Tresmire Treasure

Four horses fall in Melbourne trotting race mishap

In Melbourne trotting race last night four horses fell during the Benno Mandicap. Two drivers suffered minor injuries and were treated. one driver T Alten was unhurt after being thrown from the sulky. Grand Cobber caused the crash by tripping and lay tangled for seven minutes before release.

Melbourne T. Alten Auree Watnur Grand Cobber Sven

Weekend Racing Results and Odds from Turf Meeting

The weekend program lists two year old handicap results at four furlongs with Brighto in front. Other notable races include the Gold Cup and the Captivate stakes with Belle Cherie and CAPTIVATE among the top finishers. Betting figures show Brighton and Captivate drawing strong wagers across the card with several long-shot placings reported.

Moore i Belome W. Briscoe Paxvobla F Walker Othera Incern Madan du Barry Huy Propa Pave Wardi Darke Fran Willama Courtapent Belle Cherie Lolli Laurette Wid Diacryet Dorothy Rose Robyn Lynette Bruce Ranta Maria Embark Foysi Pride Balat Tereas Belle Gherle Wariola Pat Bi Place Chamars Who IV. Cook A. Ward T. M. Bellwood Ightani Lady Grace Peathritiua Cambriagestire Latomar Neinor Soultare Olson Binnia HO Turtony Kerrigan Bchitique Bodimors Strathdare Love Bar Mandove Mappy Ways Mandova Impudent Rass Glory Farhad Haan Turhange Moore I Pecado Cooke Hoyal Gort R. Selig Othara Royal Lad Etive Service Hormel Kerry

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