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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1946
Page
4
In a thriller between Sydney and Canberra clubs, Canberra dominated with two goals early but Sydney rallied. Canberra led 11 percent by halftime and 11 total goals. Dulwich Hill contributed a late response. Coaches confronted mistakes as players struggled for pace and precision amid a tense crowd.
Sydney report says Darby Munro will not ride at Randwick tomorrow due to leg injury aggravated by the Shannon effort. Trainer Bob Abbott notes stable hands will not stay at the course overnight as a precaution. Shannon faced controversy at the barrier with crowd demonstrations and bookmaker tension surrounding the event.
A compact item lists names and places in a fragmented note. The text mentions Gay King Warpite Suburban Hep Fort Denison Lal Wallis and references active service. Details are sparse but indicate a military or civic roster context rather than a narrative event.
The 1846-47 bowling season begins at Guaberra with balanced fixtures. Players listed include W Howe scoring 20 against Somerville and Wedland, and F Mitchell plus J Marshal facing opponents A Bro and C Lanvaater. Other lineups feature Michael Bowen, D Grooms, K Neilson, and B Smith in varied clashes as teams organize for early season play.
In a formal probate filing, Bradmad has accepted guardianship of Rennie, following a contested petition. The ruling grants guardianship powers to manage Rennie’s affairs under court oversight.
Police assault on a city nightclub led to the seizure of liquor and the arrest of a man described as a waiter. The raid occurred late Sunday at a Dawdle street establishment, with officers citing illegal liquor sales and stressing public order concerns.
Race card details from Randwick feature trials with New Cashmere and Kensington events. Winners include New Cashmere for MERE in Trial Stakes, Temeraire in Breedera Plate, and Good Idea in Colin Stephen Stakes, with extensive placings and betting quotes across the day.
Fragmentary OCR hints at names like Incourt Bestar Vinvictua Crunaer and Suncourt with unclear values and dates. Mentions a wad quartet and a 1¢ note linked to Mase 17a OPabre. details are unreadable, but the items imply a brief, obscure exchange or listing.
Last night at Sydney Stadium George Pitt drew with Roy Treasure in a 10 percent bout while Frank Taylor tied with Kev McCarthy in a 12 round welterweight match. Lou Newman lost to Thlede by two falls 10 one at Leichhardt. Tommy Watts, age 69, stopped Knight in the 10th round at Newcastle’s Malbourne Stadium.
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