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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

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Brisbane Cup Preview Hits Uncertain Front Runner Peers

A scrambled report notes New Zealander Golden Galleon and rival horses including Hellion Golden Galleon and Port Arthur in Brisbane Cup contention. Trainers and markets show fluctuating support with several names like Royal Ler and King Boru mentioned among betting interest and track preparations at Worsick Farm.

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Australian cricketer Alan Fairfax dies in London

Alan Fairfax former Test cricketer for Australia died at his London home aged 48 after a long illness. He spent 29 years in Britain and was an all rounder famed for aggressive batting and medium pace bowling. He played 10 Tests from 1928 to 1930, with a debut score of 5 in Melbourne and later a Test average around 50 with 17 wickets in England series.

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Tippecsnoe Wins Derby Preview Upsets Epsom Odds

Britt rides Tippecsnoe to win at Great Northern Stoken Yorn on muddy ground. Bookmakers cut Derby odds from 80-1 to 2-1 after the colt’s victory. The colt showed stamina in the 12 furlong Derby distance, beating Btarlit by three lengths for his third win of the season.

Britt Dechy London Tippecsnoe Edgar Britt Mulness Muddy Btarlit

Australia Sparks Big Test Start Against West Indies

Australia posted a colossal 628 in 630 minutes and 6-0 68, with Langley and Atkinson contributing fifties as West Indies revised to 187 all out at stumps on the first day. Sobers opened for West Indies but a collapse left them struggling to avoid follow-on.

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Opening round set for men’s Sunday softball

The opening round of the men's Sunday softball competition is scheduled for next Sunday. The main fixture features Senators versus BMC at Dunlroom. Other matches include Pirates against Calta at Turner Oval and Mraven versus Dragons at Acton.

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Shannon Destroyed After Pail LEXINGTON Kentucky

Shannon, a famous Australian thoroughbred stallion, reportedly died after an apparent incident at Appendthrift Farm near Lexington. The broken text notes his prior success with 14 race wins and mentions connections and potential records, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.

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