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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1947
Page
4
A difficult-to-read clipping mentions Bunty Ewcaster and reference to a conference on industrial topics. The readable text hints at work and a meeting, but details and outcomes are unclear.
A fragmented report notes Presbyterians and associated groups discussing religious education and church leadership. The text references a Presbyterian Men’s League advocate for appointing fulltime teachers and explores denominations’ approaches amid concerns about family life and devotional practice.
At Rosehill a crowded card yielded top odds for Mandtone, Penmore, and Royal Lad with mixed outcomes across the sprint and mile events. Heavy betting supported Stormy and Star listings in several stakes while many runners failed to threaten, leaving Keir and other favorites to claim place and win positions.
Race program details from Moonee Valley feature multiple 6 furlong events for 2 year olds and older. Names of horses include Rawara Micus, Linley, Vantage, Don Gypsy, Temple Chief, and Royal Navy among others with bids, odds, and placings noted. The card lists distances, divisions, betting and outcome cues across events, reflecting a busy punting day.
A fragmented rugby report details RMLC Missouri and Eastern Bus teams, Canberra Grammar, Queanbeyan, and military college matches. It notes forward strength, key scorers like Gordon and Rankin, and a 27 to 4 halftime lead with a stronger finish for RALC. Committee meetings at Hotel Canberra outline August visit plans.
St Patrick's defeated Grimmar 21 to 10 in a Grade A basketball game. East pin Verafort Patrick's were active with H Feisley and Gram mah players G Riise and G Frarson noted for their teamwork. Ex-Students and Waratah teams also feature in reserves and upcoming drill hall fixtures with varied results and scheduled games through the week.
Readable fragments describe a Queanbeyan Saturday novice stake 359 yards. Multiple dogs listed with odds and placing details include Dugeobh Rocca Stuf Jelly's Gist Pratt Blonde and Belle Anore. Times and lengths noted for several heats including Canberra and Malden stakes with various dogs and odds.
The record shows numerous men's and mixed divisions with matches including Reid, Barton, Braddon, Northbourne, Grimth, and others. Scores range from close to decisive with several forfeits and wins by Braddon Northbourne and Kingston among others.
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