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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1946
Page
4
Dense OCR notes list horses, handlers, odds, and places across November and No vember races. Key horses include Blaxland Uranium and Victory, with trainers like Cook and Thompson. Bets, placings, and times appear scattered alongside numerous damaged words and fragmentary figures.
In a dense race card memo from Memington, multiple horses and riders such as R. Hutchinson and E. Wilson feature in several divisions and handicap events. The retinue includes winners like WONDER BIRD and HIGH FLAME with placements and times noted, alongside a crowded list of horses including Camoufage and Mercury Bay.
Canberra defeated Queensland by 18 points at Manuka Oval in a rough, wind affected match. Canberra led 5-6 to 3-2 at halftime and stretched the advantage to 10.8 to 7.2 after three quarters, with key plays from Sharp Glenwright and Dorman Ensuring the late push. Final score Canberra 18 14 146 Queensland 6 7 something.
At Duntroon Oval Norths edged the Cadets 9 to 8 after a tense first half no score. Nielsen and Lynch kicked early penalties for Norths while Monaghan converted for the Cadets, then Cann and Monaghan exchanged kicks as Cadets attacked. final score put Norths ahead 9 to 8.
Brisbane report says Brosnan is out of the Australian rugby league side for the third Test against England. Winger P McMahon also doubtful after injuring his knee in Toowoomba. Match in Sydney next Saturday awaits team selections and medical clearance.
Saturday saw the Canberra Stake meet with MISS LINETTE the evens favorite and Late Postage among top selections. Other runners include Para Minida, Boevial Ping, Thee leryetha and BRIGHT ART as multiple heats and times are listed amid a crowded program.
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