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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1947

Page

4

Randwick Races Bond Bets and Wide Odds Report

A chaotic Randwick race card snapshot shows betting lines and results for multiple events. Names such as VIGARO, Glorify, Gwen, Euryalus, Diva, and Premier appear in wagering lists with prices and placings. The fragmentary text notes times, distances, and outcomes with several indicated winners and near finishes, but many details are garbled.

Bond Fenticay Vigaro Nobarda Ratan Maitwood Metten Vigano Walt Eniaia Glorify Gwen Euryalus Karecht Roarnell Fendican Hatmarket Moore Twinkle Growdie Tine Alex Jennem FF Walkord Phire Bundagen Hathat Attrers Win Phiew Fearth Tine Podmare Ramugles N. Medrowdte Sion Craigie Raelee PHYR Parnesey Cosmo I. Podmore Mettine ROYAL Mometeeh Dick Invictur Ate Bomber Rinnta Taste Mace Sochelt Couvert Boo

CHERRY BOT FLOATED IN FLEMINGTON JUMP MEETING

Mixed racing card shows Cherry Bot winning at about two miles with Nantillé second and Asores third while CHARTIST, Chanak and Royal Mark also feature in various hurdle and flat events. Canberra's cricket and pace entries are noted with local scores and standout performances.

Milan R. Dean G. Shall Asores L. Meeran Tine Chartist H. Badger Royal Mack Breasey Chanak W. Wil- Nameon Royal Mark del Ross Chartiat Chethum Amelia Wandilow SKY Red Pury Engagii Prester John Blank Music Bewley Peter Blank C. Hanrahan Sipeum Inc G. Bougoure Stenhams Ligeum Flesh of Fire Mokan Peter Blonk Chirel Beach Climeres Star Ghell Prince W. Williamson Shtel Beach Wile Linemond R. Hutchinson Lord Beaufort A. Bressley E. Watson Judith Louise Epleriat Bir Marfeld Crookwal Cupatch Ie Masfeld el Gan Sander Canberra Goulburn Quater Groves Godfrey Edwards Barwen Canberra Bewlarm Dally Harding Dy’ Flynn Barken Edwarde Brougnt Short Collapar Ihe' Luc Wan Tut Flynn Newh Chapman Ana Wacken Adlow

PAILS NOW SINGLES TENNIS CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA

Sydney reports Palin captures the Australian singles title after a hard Davis Cup run. Junior doubles results show Kendall and Hartwig from Albury defeating Aisid and Coral. Men's singles see D. Palle beat John Bromwich. women’s doubles Botton and Long win over Fitch and Bevis.

Pails Australia Sydney Tent Gireley Palin D. Palle John Bromwich Mr. Botton Mra Long Mines J. Fitch E Bevis

Sprague Wins Australian 120 Yard Sprint Title

Melbourne report says L Sprague won the Australian 120 yard sprint championship at Brack Park Ferntree Gully today. The event saw competitors including Enderson and Patmore with notable finishes and times around 12 8/10 seconds.

Melbourne Sprague Brack Park Ferntree Gully Hila Une

Despatch Case for Melbourne and Sydney

Fragmented OCR notes describe despatch cases moving to Melbourne and Sydney with vague references to events on February 22, and a Challenge Stakes on a Saturday. Names, places, and dates are garbled, leaving unclear specifics but indicating race betting context and upcoming fixtures.

Sydney Melbourne Brace Hum Bengllah

Canberra Swimming Carnival Highlights for Senior and Junior Men and Women

Readable results from Canberra swimming carnival show senior and junior divisions across multiple events. Notable names include D. Aghley A Ferguson Jotmegn time records and winners in 68 yard freestyle and 33 yard backstroke with times around 10 to 21 seconds.

Aerre Swinedalng D. Aghley A. Ferguson W. Lamong Macafee Beane Sorsee Lel Fon N. Balnbrigg Hechutrcty P. Brophy L. Mahoney J. Rocklay P. Colman Brophy J. Brepnamon J. Time

Bowling Competition Recap and Handicap Results

Yesterdays bowling event featured a Bingioe handicap with Cheetham eight Mona three, finishing 31-16. Other matches included Smith versus Wootten, Lancaster versus Chaffey, and Robertaon versus Law. The Wollongong tourney concluded with team scores and a Canberra We club pair contest at Forres greens, Seay Whee and Seckold W contributing to the afternoon competition.

Cheetham Mona Marchant Cuthhaere Boctal Games Smith Wootten Lancaster Chaffey J. Ire Robertaon Law Lamb Vitheart Eectapie Conlon Tickner Love Grieiths KE. D. Smith Taylor Stevens Wollongong Vistt Canberra Forres Conpeti Yeas Seay Whee Miles Lalena Davia Seckold

Fastest Malf Mile Sh Wins In Australia History

An international field contested the malf mile on a grass track at Wangenul DM. Milen Lucas Wellington Davis and Seckard for Aus In beat J Fulton, with Nast Marshal Barclay Harrie and others setting a swift half mile. Bealend Sir Walter Nash comments as Wooderson's world record stands.

Milen Lucas Wellington Davis Seckard Aus J. Fulton Tralia Qwaorne Wangenul Nast Marshal Barclay Repre Harrie New Zealand T. F T. F One Minute 464 Secanida, Baing News Sydney Bealend Walter Nash Wooderson Forrest Greens Jin

Two Rugby League Players to Join Huddersfield

Two rugby league players are set to join Huddersfield for the upcoming season. The move follows a win and a heavy defeat as the club reshapes its lineup.

Huddersfield

No Inquest Into Death Of Dawson Senior

Melbourne report states no inquest will be held into the death of Percy Stewart Deweon, a company director, who died on Saturday night.

Dawson Melbourne Percy Stewart Deweon

Classic double century scored by Keith Miller

Sydney reports Keith Miller's 200 plus stand for Victoria in a windowed innings described as a classic double century. Miller struck four sixes, recorded 15 fours, and faced 235 minutes as New South Wales conceded a heavy defeat and Victoria held a strong hand against them.

Sydney Keith Etter T. Som Victoria Victtorie Mirecle New Wales Uliier U's Miller Johnson Stuer Nb.w

Accountant Charged With Murder in Brisbane Case

Reginald Wingfield Siemon Brown, 26, an accountant, was charged with wilful murder in Brisbane after appearing in CY ¢ Court last Monday. The charge concerns the killing of 18 year old Mary Armstrong of Boronia on January 10. Brown faced the court with the murder accusation formally brought against him.

Brisbane Reginald Wingfield Siemon Brown Brown Boronia Mary Armstrong

Rocavert Wins Tents at Queanbeyan Championship

Sydney competitor Rocavert wins the tingies tenala championship at Queanbeyan in a final that sees R. McCarthy and Mang leaders take the doubles title 6 4 7 5. Other results include Rocavert defeating McCarthy in singles and Hobbs with Mrs. Thompson winning ladies doubles, with detailed semi finals and mixed doubles outcomes.

D. Rocavert Sydney Quenn Maaily R. Mccarthy Mang Bennatt Taylor R. Macartry da. Brogan Dh. Manglesdorrt Pinal McCarthy Clee Lickerman Muir Mlaa J. Chatten D. Hunt Thomp- Haon Mra

Canberra Cup Challenge Ends In Goulburn Victory

A Canberra cricket team and Goulburn XI clashed for the Hower a Tat tercall Cup. Goulburn posted 168, with Larkham and Lowe taking multiple wickets. Canberra replied 206, led by Larkham and Lang, setting up a rematch at Canberra.

Canberra Goulburn XI Ate Goulburn Lees Larkham McKie Maloney Ts Joney Taped P. Larkham Ove Gnah L. “Lowe Grindle Lest Tha Kenmore Cricket Club

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