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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a long race or event involving Nightmarch and other competitors. Mentions timing, distances, and several names such as Paquito, Gouspaiion, and Glasgow. Context unclear due to OCR corruption.
A garbled entry lists numerous horse names and place mentions for sprinters in a racing card. Mentions Royal Flavus Jay Doky Maint Rockout and Right Glow among others, with Derby Phar Lay and Homan by Muanwar also noted. The fragmentary text suggests a racing program with multiple horses and venues, but details are unclear.
Representatives of race clubs in the Newcastle area urged action on relief within a 40 mile radius of Newcastle. The faction urged that relief be provided by year end, contingent on easing duties on bookkeepers and reducing certain taxes. The discussion noted a proposed 100,000 pound endowment and adjustments to jockey club commissions and related costs.
A fragmented OCR entry lists first day hurdle race, Kensington Handicap divisions, and entries with various horse names and weights. It mentions races at Epsom and Kensington with multiple contenders such as Meckwith, Jubn's March, Bonnie Hollinger, and Dark Ite, along with start times and partial weights.
Thursday the trainer of Linwrick announced that the champion would enter the AJC Spring Meeting. The horse is treated to spell and will be aimed at a sweep with Linnean as possible rival.
The record notes Mid Kent withdrew from the Metropolian day due to an injury sustained at Nandwick on Tuesday. Teasing Fama exudate is mentioned as related context in the dispatch.
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