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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 17, 1937
Page
4
Scores from Canberra Rifle Club describe the Captain's Trophy at 600 yards on Sunday morning and the Whyte Shield with shotgun events at the 700 yard mound. The Jensen Trophy and Whyte Shield are scheduled for next Saturday afternoon with scores noted.
Crunatus wins 11m hurdle with 2.7 odds, improving to set a time close to the record. First division features Gold Spark, Love From Maggie in a dead heat for second, with multiple horses listed in betting. Second division Rico Sails dominates with Badintor King and others contending, while junior novice and Auburn Handicap events show High Speech and Bobby among notable runners with close finishes. Parade of other contenders includes Mintu Strathmore, Calharte Canision, and Quissical among listed entrants. Time marks and betting totals appear for each race, noting several lengths margins and time around 1.28 for the novice handicap.
Race results show MANRICO led in the Hume Juvenile Handicap first division with betting 6/4 over Myfeld and Kevanter. Multiple horses listed with times and placings, including MARSHLAND and GREAT MARTERN in later divisions, with notes on finishes and time records.
In a tense round of women’s matches at York Oval and others, RAMC edged Barton 6 3 after a back and forth on a slick field. Kingston defeated Duntroon 6 3, with Crapp and Foley among the scorers, while Telopea and Queenbe yan fixtures were postponed.
Ex Students and Hall produced a tense contest with Thurber and Southwell scoring for their sides. Boronia dominated defense, with Blundell and Thompson among scorers, while Kingston fought to gain ground. Representatives prepare for Sydney trip as W C A members call for practice and attendance.
In a weekend stroke handicap event at Federal Golf Club the President's Trophy contenders were led by R Cromble and W Evans who tied for Grat place after even scoring. The upcoming playoff is expected to focus on these two as W Evans boosts form with steady shows and a dominant 14 point gain last week.
Salvage operations begin early tomorrow morning for the collier wrecked at Botany Heads on Wednesday night. Crews from the conster Miami are handling the scene and expect to recover cargo and material from the vessel.
Race card details include second division results for RMDDAGE Society and EXPRESSION, with winners by lengths and times noted. Other divisions list GOLD RUFFLE, Hellenola, JOHN DEWAR, BON BHADE and more, plus Maiden and Novice hurdles with place finishes and times across 473 yard courses.
The YWCA Girls Council organizes a Community Dinner on Thursday May 20 at 415 pm at the YWCA. Speaker Bra. 8. Predarichin will discuss a topic in Sumatre. Frederick and Ulcarly vivid invite those unable to attend to join for the discussion. Arrangements to attend must be made at the YWCA.
Federal Treasurer confirms a counterfeit crown presented to Melbourne Mint officials on Friday. The fake piece was lighter and of poorer wax quality than the genuine coin, leading to immediate concern. Police and Treasury men suspect multiple pieces may have entered circulation and will monitor further developments.
The Queanbeyan League Yale Club held a 13 mile race at Crawford Street Queanbeyan with 22 starters. P Nash Queanbeyan posted fastest time at 1 minute 50 seconds. N Kelly Canberra and Hobinwon Queanbeyan were among top finishers. The field stayed together until two miles from the finish when the back markers caught the limt men. A 11 mile race is scheduled for Sunday next.
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