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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1928
Page
4
A chaotic throng of horse names fills Moorfield results with close finishes. Notable showings include Hinchinbrook and Nobby's solidly contesting the Moorfield Handicap and a tight finish in the Westviler Mile. multiple horses and jockeys are listed among the day’s top performers.
Race day results show Travan Core and Steele leading in final stanzas with tight margins and noted times. Key contenders include Alioth Banton, Canaro, and Harbinger, while betting spreads feature 4 to 1 and 7 to 4 in various events, with close finishes and necks separating winners.
A reader complained of a spider in Mark Twain's early newspaper, asking if advertising was good or bad. Twain replied that the spider’s web over a store door inadvertently aims customers toward the merchant and their goods, illustrating a humorous take on advertising reach.
A jumble of garbled words mentions dates, places, and names like Ninexd, Main, Neva, and Tar lav Wye. The text hints at an event or appearance but provides no clear facts, participants, or location to verify.
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