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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1950
Page
2
The Doomeen Cup features Barry Semith riding farmed entrants with Stamen finishing in 294 in a recent test run. Favorite Spellman missed the ride though Spellman trained with Houdini and six furlongs on the Lah track. Jockeys Mick Kenny M Sellwood and others expressed satisfaction with the effort amid shifting favoritism.
Australian jockey George Moore rode Castelomo to a four length victory in the second race at Hollywood Park yesterday. Punters netted 11 607 pounds from the Castelomo win while Moore failed to win the first race with Big Desl, finishing third in a tight three horse photo finish. public betting on Big Desl totaled 14 285 pounds.
A bulldozer will clear an entrance road and level cabin sites at the MEA camp near Sturt sina. The hire from the Department of Works and Housing costs about £28 as part of a £2,000 scheme to improve the site. LMCA secretary H Black says volunteers should build cabins rather than continue heavy road work and invites Saturday and Sunday working parties to lay bricks.
Sydney reports Mr Garden stated he remains a Labour Party member and will continue active involvement. J A Ferguson MLC says Garden is no longer a party member as renewals lapse after 12 months. Garden, imprisoned over two years, may face renewal denial.
Frant Ballard and Bradshaw faced disciplinary actions after last Saturday’s match amid alleged foul language and onfield misconduct. Ken Gee and another player were sent off, while no appeal would be filed. George Oldroyd, business manager of the English team, confirmed the committee’s stance as the inquiry continues.
In ideal spring conditions at Troon Old, top players set marks in the qualifying rounds of the British Open. Belgian stalwart van Astoniakis led with a remarkable 05, while Ossie Pickworth shot 69 to breach the course record and Bobby Lock and Norman von Nida followed close behind with 70s as the field narrows toward the 72 hole championship starting tomorrow.
Reports from Newnes township describe six families marooned after a rock and earth avalanche trap the mountain access. Food is scarce for five days with meat and bread gone. J Dormer escaped by walking to Lithgow while Navrullah Larsen ferried food via pack and hobbled toward Paria Kentucky. An attempted return trek, planning further relief, continues.
South African bantamweight Bennett, an aborigine, is barred from pursuing both the world and Empire titles after a British board ruled he cannot hold a minor title following a major win. The decision blocks his bid while Tate Towseel may defend within South Africa only.
A cable from Stadiums Limited orders middleweight Henry Brimm to delay his departure from America until Empire champion Dave Sands is fit to fight. Tom Maguire, manager of Sanda, asked Stadium manager Harry Biller to post the Australian heavyweight title bout against Alf Gallagher on Monday week. Sands is reported ill with influenza.
Sydney report states Mr J W Allen is retiring from the post of Secretary of the Graziers Federal Council of Australia and the Australian Woolgrowers Council after 48 years in the pastoral industry. The notice mentions his career span and his long service to agricultural organizations.
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