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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 24, 1944
Page
4
Lapidary ledger of Randwick meetings lists a long slate of horses and weights including Cartel Frontenac, Calgary entries, and Higoate. Results show wins by short heads and close margins with bets ranging from short odds to longer plays across multiple divisions.
The report catalogs race results across events including the Melbou rne Mallacouta Handicap and other heats with numerous entries. It lists horses like Verdict Princes Amy Nepal and Diva and notes scratches, times, and placements amid a dense, garbled OCR segment with multiple misreadings and partial names.
At the Australie Day carnival Wormald and associates led a parade of prize recipients. Wormald was praised as president while Turner served as secretary with Lamb City and Queanbeyan members present with a wagon. Certificates and cups were awarded to Cook, Dr France, Somerville, Chall, Welch, and many others for victories in various events.
A jumbled report details a cricket match involving RAAF personnel during a world tour. It mentions players like Geertrhye Cura Parkins and Wiblings, a 224 run tally, and Keven wickets, with reference to North of England venues and a 383 not out score, portraying a chaotic account of a wartime era game and its players.
Saturday's pay competition at the Federal Golf Club ends with Ro Brogan winning after a close finish. Other results include Harker 1 up, F de Vic 2 down, Richards 4 down, and multiple players with larger margins. A separate match saw Hennath's team defeat Retford 5 to 4, while a fine team is named to represent for the Queanbean challenge on the Federal course with Brogan and teammates listed.
Navy defeats RA A F School of Technical Training 87 to 7 in a fast paced rugby union match at the Grammar Ground. Tarminy scored 40 points for the Navy, with strong tackling from the team and standout defense from the Americans, while Trennery added two tries and conversions. Also notes Canberra Grammar beat Old Bayn 48 to 3 in a school match at the Grammar Ground.
Queanbeyan greyhound meeting produced multiple heats with dead heats and close finishes. Winners include Canberra Blake and Arm… races show times around 34 to 39 seconds and several dogs such as War Danger 71 44 and Mendneck featured among placings.
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