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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
6
The report indicates a deficit decline for Victoria with April figures at 30.27 compared to 158.8 in the prior period. Analysts note retrogression and a shift in treasury metrics affecting the state’s financial outlook.
The draw for the d-hole stroke event to be played on Saturday 19th inst is listed. Players include Mrs Cox, Mins Bligh, Mp Wallace, Miss Davis, Miss Young, Miss Robinson, Mentuarl, Mic Matenn, Mrs Arthur Mian, Fle, Mis Fox, Mrs Do Vie, and Miss Woot.
In London on Tuesday South Africa ousted New Zealand as Kelrty defeated Andrews while Gad edged Pain to secure a Davis Cup win. Cooma faced Lad in a second tie with Jb noted in results.
A dense report from Randwick lists results across races including the Glamis Hurdle with Kerry Bay and Ranchero placing, the Sandringham Memorial Handicap with Pharoah and Pub Welty among top finishers, the Royal Plate won by Curator ahead of Sculptor and Latharna, and other sprint and handicap outcomes with betting odds and finish orders. Event lines also reference times, distances, and competing horses such as Grand Warbler, Osculum, Fountain, and Lancaster King.
A fragmented report covers Osborne Tria Hurdle 2m results with Davan, Mullagh, and others, plus Eastern Spot and STAR LEAF in sprint sections. The text lists odds, times, and place finishes for several races, including Cambridge Handicap and Coronation Cup, with betting notes and participant names such as Dynphane and Keeping Watch.
Canberra won a numeric rugby league match against Tumut with Ay O'Brien starring in the final period. Fisher scored two points for Canberra as A. O'Brien added a try and a goal, while Dowling Finner Stanwell and other Canberra players helped secure the victory amid a large crowd.
A crowd enjoyed the Siroya dance in the Alvert Tall with red white and blue decor in the supper room. Hosts included B Tilley Moore Gannon Cleary Marshall and others ensuring the event ran smoothly amid festive activities. SYDNEY Wednesday A. Headlines note youths near Campate mishap an automatic rifle fired injuring George Courtnay 16.</analysis>
Large Queanbeyan coursing event raised hopes for 40 to 50 pounds for the hospital. Alderman Bamand and Alderman Collett presided as Cup was presented to winner Mr. G Johnston of Yass. Proceeds to form nucleus of a new hospital building reflecting Queanbeyan’s growth. Betting and heat results for Hospital Stakes and other heats listed with winners such as Charles Watch and Golden Dots.
The Adelaide Cup held today ends with Bastion and Mutable among the runners. Bets referenced include Do Naster and Hignardo with Mutible showing a late surge. dividends quoted as 68/10 and 2/18, time around 243. The field included Im. Bt and 8.11 odds from Breamey andy.
The piece reports on a Davis Cup related interview in New York with a Hire Assotiaten Prewk mood. It discusses Australian team form and the potential for four players to push for strong performances amid unclear matchups.
A fragmented listing shows Peace Patent at 8.5 with 5. Woodhouse finishing near Plymouth others like Anton Grange Kitty O Shea Brim hont Gilded Youth Bright Queen appear in a garbled field. A note mentions 5/2 Plymouth, 7 Peace Patrol and a time of 2,262.
A jumbled OCR passage mentions fighting, casualties, and a campaign near Trent Heights and Mounts. Names, places, and numbers are unreadable or garbled, but conveys a wartime incident with references to casualties and a defensive action.
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