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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 20, 1929
Page
4
The Cooma Polo Club held its annual gymkhana over Friday and Saturday, drawing a strong club gathering as visitors from leading polo centers were scarce due to club-level difficulties. The event featured many horse races and exhibitions, with notable riders and mounts competing in heats for trophies and prizes, while officials managed the program and spectators enjoyed the day’s entertainment.
A lengthy fragment describes an annual polo ball held at the tor Mall in the evening. Attendees wore pink, blue, and gold gowns with ornate accessories. The note lists numerous attendees by name and attire details, but the text is garbled and many names are unclear.
A local Saturday contest drew a good district turnout as Blues beat Pinks 6 1 6 to 4 in a six a side game. Key players included King FT Hino Job Myth and Rowley Litehteld Pimbsis HL. The nonplague wre and viaitory match ended in a draw with both sides scoring 16.
The event runs under wartorn conditions with multiple horses and riders listed, including Wali and Mabirey. The track shows varied results with bets and odds noted, while conditions remain difficult and spectators watch as race officials attempt to manage the program.
Violet Mayaka wins by three quarters of a length as Quick Reward places second and Ample Time third. Time 1.154. Other contenders include Notary Lynden Wealthy and Clarlux with wide odds.
The event features a crowded field including Reputed King Myron Laird O Vorkpen and Kea Money. Won by three lengths with a stretch of steady betting and a final rush that left rivals bunched behind. The card lists multiple contenders such as Johnny Cake and Hickory Nook with varied odds and showings across the afternoon.
Jumbled OCR summary of Moorefield racing results notes multiple horses and riders with odds and finish margins. Mentions numerous names and sections including paddock divas and winners by lengths, time data, and various race cards.
A garbled report details Merriman's shore activity with references to a shooting probe, a judge, and multiple individuals. It mentions a frontier area, about 3000 stad measurements, and various names including Imogen, Hecate, and Jamie Merrypine, with unclear outcomes and dates.
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