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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1927
Page
9
Cajoli led the betting at 9 to 4 before slipping back as Berneash surged to win by two lengths over Ua Joli, with Vernash third. Trainer Mr W Kelso entered Hootlepee and Cojall but failed to land the prize in the chaotic race day at Rosehill.
Sydney supporters back Canberra Union effort to promote rugby in the capital. A practice match at Duntroon near the oval on Saturday May 28 invites players from schools and universities, with officials naming Col. Merriage and Capt. Macgillicuddy among organizers and urging attendance at 3 pm.
The third annual Canberra Tennis Association handicap tournament will be staged on June 4 and 6 with entries due May 28. Events include men's singles in A and EM grades, men's doubles, and mixed doubles, each with cups and trophies.
Brayton is set for early next month with Will Cay leading Brisbane participation. Epistle mentions 62 miles and a race pace, Cherett directs Brisbane weather in Sydney. Cyron faces penalties and Lucy Thries Whe joins from the last meeting. Further notes discuss Belehbane preparations and Merton Mianalenp context.
Victoria defeats New South Wales by one rubber in a tough test match on the White City courts. Jack Crawford shines with wins over B C Wertheim and O Hara Wood as Victoria takes the doubles edge and most ladies’ contests, except Mrs Gray, to clinch the cup 11 rubbers to 10.
Windbag the horse once touted as a top Australian galloper will not race again. Purchased as a yearling by J. G. Duncan for 500 pounds and later repurchased by Percy Miller for his son, Windbag earned over 34000 pounds in prize money across four seasons and won 18 races. Despite fame, he is being kept for stud duty under a Victorian studmaster. Windbag is by Magpie Champion from Charleville and not descended from the Cilidator line.
Cute Bird scored a length victory in his first race at Menangle Park on Tuesday. He started odds on and beat Whee Mise Cats Bird by a length, a son of Magpie. Owned by Mr. J. McCoy who bought him in 1928 for 25 guineas at the yearling sale.
Payne defeats Charlie Long by knockout in the third round before about 10 000 spectators at Sydney Stadium. The two had split their prior meetings in the United States with Long winning twice and one draw. Payne, previously fined 50 pounds, was not paid the scale as Long’s manager refused the offer.
In Sydney rugby union, Premier University delivered a 22 to 3 thrashing of Randwick while Globe defeated Westt 28 to 12. Busts and Manly played a high scoring contest with Kuste edging North Sydney 28 to 26.
Mrs. Harper defeats Mies Akhurst 6-1 4, Misa Aickerton over Mrs. Gray 6-8 6-2, Mrs. P over Mrs. Martin 6-4 8-7. Akhurst and Cox lead O'Hara Wood and Harper 10 6-1 unfinished. Gray and Toyne versus Martin and Bickerton unfinished. Victoria 10 sets 104 games. New South Wales 4 rubbers 18 sets 162 games.
An account describes the sale of tortoise shells at seven pounds per pound, noting that shells consist of thirteen pieces with a prized male shell. It outlines methods to loosen the shell by boiling it in a bag, and mentions using discarded claws for ornaments while the hoof and belly plates are wasted.
The Bilerman and Bucknall Steamship Co names the City of Canberra to mark Australia’s Federal Parliament House opening. Built by William Gray and Co of West Hartlepool, this three island type steamer will have 7400 tons gross and speed 13 to 14 knots with limited passenger accommodation.
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