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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
13
The Adelaide wicket may determine the outcome of Australia’s series efforts and the fifth Test in Melbourne. Reported to favor bowlers, the strip could yield unrewarded spells if heatwave conditions persist, heightening the importance of the team winning the toma.
Fragmented text discusses English and German football themes, player roles, and tactical ideas with repeated references to attacks, defense, and potential injuries. It mentions a party of players including Smith and McKenzie, and hints at rain affecting play. The note is severely garbled and lacks coherent facts.
Farnworth led the field in a Rosehill race, with his team staying close as he held the lead through the final stages. Widespread betting and key rivals like Calmness and Argentina featured, but Farnworth prevailed in a competitive sprint, shaping expectations for upcoming meetings.
Newcombe battles through a tough semifinal showing against fellow veteran opponents. Ashe edges Roche as Newcombe serves well but faces late resistance before sealing a straight set win. Gerrard upsets in a tight three set match while Crippling errors and long rallies mark the round.
Melbourne reports high drama in the Ramon Handicap at Sandown as Amperage, a consistent sprinter, aims for a much needed win over five furlongs. The field includes Madina Seta and Australian rivals, with tense midrace moves and notes on form, prior performances, and potential Cup implications shaping the outcome.
The team planned to travel to Narrabeen for a country championship but rule changes force cancellation of transport. About 40 members had intended to travel last year. this year many will be unable to attend unless they arrange private transport. The association booked 35 rooms at a Kings Cross hotel. remaining spaces are limited. President M Ly Sheehan said Narraweena training camp was added to strengthen the team.
Interdominion prospects in free for all pacers and trotters highlighted by Harold Park day racing. Australian and New Zealand contenders show form as Bond SoTL, Tree, and Saint Mephine emerge. Inter Dominion market shifts amid strong performances by Ministerian and Cha rade ral. Final Youthful Stakes heat and Western University rivals add to the betting heat.
Fragmentary notes from a racing column reference a colt named Peace Prize and other horses. Mentions injuries, training on the tracks, and a Handicaps context at Randwick with vague references to riders, apprentices, and the Princes of Wales Hospital.
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The Canberra agency will operate tonight with meetings at Harold Park New Castle and Weogaranta. The first race at Harold Park starts at 6 01 pm and double on races at 5 and 7 30 pm. Opening race at Newville the handicap closes at 7 pm and the first event at Wiengaratta ends at 6 50 pm.
The ACTCA President Charles Morison named a President's XI loaded with promising youngsters for the match against Mosman at Rend Park on Sunday. Key absentees included Kenny Roberts, with Stuart Passfield taking his place, while Genff Davies impressed with his bowling in the Country Metropolis match context.
Kingston Oval, a regular ACT Cricket Association ground, will be withdrawn for seven weeks from mid next month. Narrabundah South Oval to be offered as an alternative. Kingston will host remaining February matches if possible. Work includes a semi-automatic drainage system with completion expected by May.
The ACT representative team meets Mosman on Monday for the second win day match at Deakin Oval. ACT backs focus on batting with Wilvey and Smith while Muspratt Capt Strahan leads fielding and bowling in a bid to surprise Sydney grade cricket side. The game starts at 10 40 a m with free admittance as decided by the ACT association.
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