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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
4
Fragmentary report notes delays in multiple events including a sprint, hockey tournament rounds, and a women’s basketball revision. Key entities are obscured. no definitive names or dates could be confirmed from the readable text.
Australia led by Vic Dugan scored maximum points as Australia beat England 33 in a tense speedway test in London. Hingland’s pair Kot provided a late surge but failed to overcome Australia’s strong finish at Birmingham the previous night.
Race card shows ROMONA DREAM and HOYDAN in Novice Stakes with results listing lengths and times. Notable finishes include Tiny Marge and Jerry dohiv in separate stakes, plus Maiden and Premium Gift entries with yardages and odds.
Ainslie defeated Queanbeyan in a muddy York Park clash as Acton and Manuka also earned wins. Tremberth, Evans, and Ghirardello starred for Ainslie while Bayfe, Osborne, Higa, and Mundy led Queanbeyan. Umpire Davidson kept order as rough play challenged both sides.
Queanbeyan, second in Group 8 rugby league, fell to a weakened Canberra side before about 1,600 fans at Manuka Oval. Canberra led early, extended the margin with a penalty goal, and dominated in the forwards as Queanbeyan backs pressed without decisive success. Joel Williams and Ron Freebody starred for Canberra, while McGuinness and Williams impressed for Queanbeyan despite the home defeat.
North Canberra defeated Captain's Flat by five points at Captain's Flat in a rain soaked contest. Nell som opened scoring, Browning and Rankin stood out, while backs for North Canberra shone in formation. Final score listed as Goulburn 41 and others, with injuries and dismissals affecting the game.
Caulfield card highlights mile and distance races with names such as Midhurst Man o War Gay Venture and Walladale. Betting odds shown for winners including Forfar and VOURSOR. Times listed for each race alongside placings and distances, with multiple horses and jockeys named.
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