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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 10, 1949

Page

4

Opening cricket season yields high scoring and tight bowling

The ACT cricket season opener featured strong performances across teams. Kingston, Manuka, Queanbeyan, and Northbourne posted notable scores, with Kingston and Grammar’s players showing standout form. Turner and Frewin led Turner’s attack, while Queanbeyan and Manuka faced tough wickets, and multiple bowlers claimed five-wicket hauls as draft results pointed to a competitive campaign ahead.

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Devutant Stashes in a Four Furlong Sprint

In a chaotic race card, Devutant Stashes led a crowded field through four furlongs, with Toutant and Gallivant among the notable runners. The segment shows betting odds, placements, and multiple names across events including a mile dash and the Toorak Handicap, highlighting win and place outcomes for Royal Huntsman and Sun Frolic.

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BaieTACT Wootridge Leads Sagacious Cricket Effort

In a murky report from Venra, suBaieTACT Wootridge shines as IC chase brisk runs against Technical College tex. IC posting 378 for seven, T Philips striking 145, M1 Quige 104 not out, Reg Newcobe 7%, Bailey two for Rovers. Fielding miscues and errant shots mar a tense innings as teams press for advantage.

Wootridge Tomm Mubediatricte Ant Venra Hatdine Technical College Tex T. Philips Adota Quige Reg. Newcobe Eatin Onary Wer Rovers Costem Whigh Ik Margy

IN THE RING Dean Detton and Sepede boxing clash ends early

In a Sunday Newcastle bout at the stadium, Detton and Sepede battled with Sepede unable to continue in the early round after close exchanges. The card also saw Emerson outpoint Gelth in a 12 round match with Emerson landing a 10.3 to 10.0 edge overall.

Dean Detton Johnny Sepede Nowcastle Alt Emerson Gelth Newcastle Btadium al Nig

Randwick Race Card Notes and Bets Across Multiple Races

Dense betting rundown from Randwick with NAVIGATE and WATERFRONT as top picks in a long list of horses, weights, odds, and placings. Mentions numerous runners, jockeys, and outcomes across several events, including likely results and betting terms for a racing meet.

Man Falls From Moaman Ferry Into Sydney Harbour

Sydney police rescued 41 year old Dan David Clyne who fell from a Moaman ferry into Sydney Harbour after midnight. He spent about ten minutes in the water before being pulled from Musgrave Street wharf after residents called police. Clyne says he was asleep as the ferry reached the wharf and he fell while attempting to jump ashore.

Sydney Dan David Clyne Hing Musgrave Street Polics Clyne

Royal Canberra Golf meet yields tew scores and notable displays

Poor legible text notes a Royal Canberra event with 166 players in a Saturday competition. A Grade leader J. Sdlington finished one stroke behind, while Lucas won 6 Grade with a 70. Mi. Jacoba Who shot 69 in the three grades ceremony. Other scores and names listed include Reade Corrigan, W. McKintry, A. Shepherd, Dwyer, McGregor, Cooke, Dean, Jacobo, Guise, Roberta, Peverill, Dingwall, and Wit Hameon.

Royal Canberra J. Sdlington Lucas Nia Tin Tee Amt Mi. Jacoba Reade Corrigan Ralington W. McKintry A. E_ shepherd KL. Dwyer WD Lh Dwyer McGregor Re le D. KC. Cooke J Dean M. R. Jacobo HC. Guise BR. Robota Peverill J. Dingwall Wit Hameon

State girl as swimming coach for Zanborea Amateur Club

The Zanborea Amateur Ewiraming Club plans to engage Miss Pat McHugh of Bondi Tunetion as coach for the forthcoming season. The move aims to prepare state and country champion amps, despite earlier setbacks. Ais Mellagh, noted for overcoming illness in 1940, earns recognition though details are obscured in fragments of the report.

Zanborea Tuerady Brophy Pat McHugh Bondi Ais Mellagh Ming Giel Wil

Queanbeyan Greyhound Stakes Showups and Times

Grayhound racing at Queanbeyan Saturday features the Queanbeyan Stake over 547 yards with Fuying Racket and Pop's Beauty among top runners. The Patrob Maiden and Snowy Tune stakes draw strong fields including William, Ellent Dream, Andilong's Daughter, King Brugelong, and Dough Centit in a multiple-heat program with several lengths separating early leaders.

Queanbeyan Pop's Beauty Catter Lily Jeanbeyan Blake Um William Ellent Dream Matt Jeng Becha Andilong Siding Lng Radian’ Bronze King Brugelong

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