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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
6
Racing notes list horses and handlers for events including Overland and Monsoon meetings. Notable runners include Robert Darkstone, Royal Reward, Legato, June, Blakes, Fort Denison, Mano War, and Decorate in various handicaps with contenders such as Crumber and Biisamere.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names like Repeater Anthony and Royal Handicap entries such as Gay Queen Bet Monarch allied power and Sandringham Handicap. Mentions locations Beau Jobin Dumfries and Hopetoun, with scattered horse or event identifiers lacking coherent context.
Entries received for the Queanbeyan greyhound meeting include Novice Stakes over 350 yards at 2:18 PM with Cecil a Mistake Cau light Again Lenot Bright Return Recca Muff lege Blackug gins Mothers Own emerg Main o Lad Salat Stakes 520 yards at 2:38 PM with Consort Lad Our Drummer courtly Miss Penny Bright Manehatia Rasey Return Young Amateur Cotter Bil Novice Stakes 620 yards at 2:85 PM Winsome Dally Wastetti achange Avan Cash Ever Gallant Joe Ble Chief Profit Blonde King Ire Maiden Stakes Sho yds 3:15 PM Pam s Pick Lady Hanley Jelly s Gift Sporting Buddy Tecema Gem Dugrobb Quen Link Southern Law Berg nap Coance lee Wiying 550 yards at 2:35 PM Nell Linn River Carne Dowtoronga Bonlae Lil s ira Arab Cash Novice Stakes 520 yards at 3:55 PM Rudd Point Ledom Iron Hand Mitchell River iaghing Ken Pharford Lad Colin Rocca Pacific Victory Novice Stakes atlas Tine Ortelny Khand Lad Vic tory Son Later Model Kay Misa Bundanoon Cobber s Double Canberra Stakes 520 yards at 4:85 PM Timely Big Kenny Andre Bright John Colen
In Melbourne a conference of 12 unions discussed claims for penalty rates on week end work. The A.C.T.U. was urged to approach Prime Minister Chifley and Arbitration Court Chief Judge Drake Thockman to secure a speedy hearing on the cane. Delegates will reconvene on June 7 to reassess their position.
Premier McGirr told rural Labour delegates that the government hopes to introduce compulsory voting in municipalities and shires before the next local government elections. He spoke at the rural conference replying to a delegate's question.
The AJC announced it would revert to Thursday acceptances after July 31 following an agreement with the Sydney Turf Club. Owners and trainers had been soaking to improve their horses’ chances, after brisk gallops on Thursday mornings.
London Friday reports Mildred Zaharian of America won the British women's open golf championship at Gullane Scotland defeating Jacqueline Gordon Middlesex four and two in a 36 hole final. Zaharian also holds the Curtis Ryder and Walker Cups.
Norman von Nida holds a commanding position in the Moortown £1,000 tournament after a 67 to reach an aggregate 134. Henry Cotton, with 72 in the second round for 2018, stands four strokes behind, tied with Norman von Nida for the lead. Forty four players qualify for the second round on 150 or better as Shackland and Wy compete for top placements.
In New York the U S Open opens with 171 players. Henry Gansom Chik Harvert and Harry Todd lead tied 6 under par with Bobby Locke at 68. Defending champ Lloyd Mangrum sits at 77. Kim Perrier and Leyland Gibson Bud Werd Dick Metz Otto Greiner also near the top. John Burke wins Irish Amateur title eight times by beating J Fritzsimmons two up in 38 holes at Labinch County Clare.
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