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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1963
Page
15
Brisbane jockey Barry Stem rode Red Rock to victory in the Cara Cup at Canberra Rave, scoring by Ly lengths over Knave of Trumps. G Davidson guided Knave of Trumps while Vilagre and E Doon followed in third and fourth respectively.
A record crowd of 2,700 attended the meeting with a record number of entries. Prize money totals included £1,000 for the seven race event and £600 for the Cup, plus a £65 trophy. Davidson protested the Cup, but stewards dismissed after a short hearing. Red Rock led most of the way, with Milagre and Lucky Hole prominent. Red Rama won the first division of the Brisbane Improvers Handicap, Plimsol won the second division. Canberrra Racecourse next meet is March 30. nominations close on Wednesday.
Patterson Pair claim victory in a punishing bike race amid a grueling hash style course. The event featured rivals such as Mie Hubert and Opperman with dramatic turns and a late surge by the Awendin team before final laps settled the outcome.
A formal notice from The Pederpl Capital Press announces a date and venue for a disputed heavyweight title match. The document references April events, sponsors, and legal-registrar details at the Canberra ACT office.
Seiji Deeley led ATV to a SPR victory at the event with a decisive performance. The win highlighted strong showings from Mund Bine and others in a crowded field.
Sudial races at Canberra produced Arama as the post winner in the last race on Saturday.
Reid defeated Throsby 4 sets 48 games to 27 and Barton defeated Forrest 4 sets 45 games to 2. Barton led 6 5 in early top division play while Reid matched strong singles and doubles showing with key wins by Nancy Ingram and Dennis Keys. Throsby HS and Forrest contest saw see saw scoring with Forrest prevailing in several doubles and mixed results. Resuits, Page 23.
Oxford faces a pivotal week ahead as the annual university race approaches and Cambridge slips from command. The crew shows improved form after two tough days, aiming to close the gap before the key match.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a meeting of a local club led by a Mr. Kem and a president at a parish lily event. Names like Henne welley and Paley appear, with scattered associations to a biking club and a talk of dates and places.
Sydney reports Barry Burgess aged 17 won the amateur junior golf tie at Pymble, posting 73 to defeat Lakes junior champion Alar Ape who finished with 76 and 77 for a total of 153 as the Lakes junior birdies.
The 1965 Australia tour of the West Indies will start in February and end in May. West Indies Cricket Board secretary My Wishart announced the fixtures, with five tests in locations including Jamaica, Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad.
In a stellar Sydney speedcar race at the Showground Tattersall clocked 9m 58s edging Jet Freeman by about five seconds. Bob Tattersall held a brilliant late surge to stay ahead as Jim Davies finished second and Jeff Freeman took third with crowd of 22 504 on hand. Johnny Stewart was forced wide allowing Tattersall to extend lead by over a hundred yards.
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