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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1933
Page
3
Massy Cup retained as Canberra defeated Cooma in wet conditions at Queanbean showground. A near 200-strong Cooma crowd attended while gate receipts topped £60. Despite greasy ball and erratic passing, Canberra’s forwards attacked steadily and the defense held firm.
The article recounts a chaotic game featuring Purschoune and Fray, with penalties and turnovers affecting momentum. Players such as Cooma, Snowden, Bradman, and Johnson are noted amid disjointed action, late scoring, and contested possessions as the team attempts to gain an edge.
Terrible garbled report details a rugby league contest at Squaydush West My, with many names and teams obscured. It notes early scoring, defensive pressure, and multiple attempts to convert chances, ending with Souths failing to convert a goal and a tense finish.
A murky race program from Tuggeranong features a crowded Moegaetanonge event with notable horses such as Resatta and Padmark. Favorites struggle amid a dense field including Padmamus, Thekla, and Rose Ruby with multiple handicaps and trial stakes listed.
Postponement affects Rosehill racing program as schedule shifts due to unknown delays. Officials announced the event will move to a later date with adjustments to entries and venues under weather or operational constraints. No further details on new timing or participant changes are provided in the fragment.
A fragmented OCR item lists names and terms including Ot i dee Garey, Sos Anepheies, Bhuthe, and Imari. It mentions wedding related items and several personal names like Borg, Cubbun, Gritin, O'Brien, Mun, Nonta, and Culanhoun along with scattered place or organization hints. The readable portion is sparse and lacks a coherent event.
Race report from Williamstown detailing the Kororoit Hurdle at HON HAVEN with multiple entries and results. It lists horses, weights, and placements across divisions including the JUVENILE HANDICAP and ROSE CARAT stakes, noting a neck margin between second and third in one event and detailing numerous runners and finishing times.
A tense Saturday hockey clash saw Ninslie edge Queanbeyan 3 2 with standout play from Brookes and Gardner. Queanbeyan’s defense faltered late as Ninslie converted early chances and held firm in a high tempo second half.
Fragmented OCR text lists players and places with numerous misspellings. It mentions bowling, races, and possible event elements but contains no coherent narrative or complete facts to summarize a specific outcome or date.
Doomben Newmarket closing meet reports Tinie beaten by TRISEANE in a tight finish. Details are garbled but indicate a close race with winners and placings noted among other horses such as Benmch and Wotity.
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