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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

4

Australian record broken at Duntroon by John Treloar

Australian Olympic hopeful John Treloar set a Duntroon 100 yards record in 9.7 seconds amid adverse track and wind. The event featured rivals from Canberra RAC and RAC teams with University and club athletes competing in first division events for 100 and 440 yards and long jump.

John Trelow Duntroon Sydney Brian Dunn Bill Hawke Treloar Uurday Chanapyen Toshannever Treiuar Noake Cunisel Domercile Seaton Canberra O'Neill Mev Taf McCan RM Ebl Dannie Canberras SL & A Bryan

Royal Canberra Club hosts heavy greens for monthly medal play

Stibberson surged to victory with superb putting at Royal Canberra on Saturday winning by a stroke over Hib Berson who carded 77. Conditions were heavy with grip and fairways slowing shots. Ley broke 80 but faced anxious moments in the flat nine. Robertson and Critchley tied in B grade, while N Scott posted the day’s best net 68.

Stibberson Royal Canberra Hib JF. Robertson T Critchley N. Scott W Weven R. Tali Aevena Beare Hibvers Wivane Seton Gnuts Roberton Mitchell

Inter-Dominions Golf Report From London Sun

Scattered notes from the Inter-Dominions golf event in London mention players from Australia and South Africa as well as Britain. The fragmentary text highlights matches at Sharvaeni with weather and heat affecting performances and lists several competitors including Loach and Locke without full results.

London Leminons Australia Ont Locke Tourcaah Sharvaeni

Boxing Match at West Melbourne Stadium Ends with Thumb Injury

The bout last night between two boxers at West Melbourne Stadium saw one fighter dominate early rounds before suffering a right thumb injury in the third round. The other competitor controlled the later action as the match progressed.

Mmileotirne Nous Geneva Nnhight Will Hay Theanahe West Melbourne Git Tne Tresmure

Canberra Funeral Director Day PR, B21, Night F369, BTA

Canberra based funeral director announces observance of Day PR with scheduled events at B21 and Night F369 under the auspices of BTA. The notice highlights service opportunities, hours, and contact points for families seeking arrangements.

Canberra

Gorman and Gee Cups Won by Reid in Interclub Match

Reid Gorman wins the Gorman Cup and Gee Cup by defeating Northbourne in an interclub tennis clash on Saturday. Northbourne, holder of the A Grade Gorman Cup, challenged Reid, who held the B Grade Gee Cup, with final scores indicating victory by Reid across multiple rubbers and sets.

Reid Northbourne Eld

Randwick Races Feature Canonbury Brakes At Eight Furlongs

Heliofly wins a crowded Randwick program with Marcus aboard, while Phalanx and Grey Nurse contend for placings. The tight fields include River Gem, Lord Well, Court Jester, Oasis, Oasis and many others with times around thirteen seconds per furlong and final placings noted in the event card.

Canonbury Brakes Heliofly Cook Phall Ux BSN Sellwood al' Doon Othe All Lam Jasia Ward Moore Grey Nurse Shumney Wattle Sunny Sea Court Gis Iol Mhume Raleigh Selking Pumaren Covan TUN Covantes Finley Daniton USSTA Munrahed Silver Link Bua Mulloy Russia Senor N. Sellwood Marine Victory Munra Sovereign Bold Azener Yamboon Megaron Crown Place Darsc Marne I. Thompson Homeleigh Dick Walmsley Buss of Mullane Iter Crumader Mdurrs Montross Mien Laudus Euryatua Pak Laipal March Menatit Photinia Cascade Manic Twa Oran Psi

Debutant Stakes and Classic Races Mixed in Unclear Card

Fragmented racing notes list multiple races with horses, odds, and times. Names such as Gay Archer, Harella, Dominant King, and Don Pedro appear alongside uncertain results, places, and payouts. The garbled OCR describes debuts, placements, and times across several dash races with inconsistent figures and participant lists.

Harella Wo Briacpe Tine Gay Archer Sam Smartin Bip Fox K. Mitchell Pont Badger B. Baiting Gay FC Doolden Herodhot Boona Clamant Bruvarna Phoibua Marina Gold Token Herbert Power Morrianey Clatteriag Forest Lai Clatterbag Royal Beolt Bannerette Twior Pinos Amelia Riot Tiree Caulfield Guiness Horohata R. Heather A. Breastey Star Port Haiph Chanak Bolvive Gem Denhall Mentmors Bororata Malthead Tolo Welter Fur Tongs Constable A. Breasley Munic Ayres Immediate K. Denham Botting Musie Brazen Jester Conny Rubentine de- Apatch Doughboy Uncle Joe Tolo Walter A. Breesley Bolttas W. Brocker Bruin da Vinci Bea Monarch Don Padro Win

Greyhound Novice Stakes Results at Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan meeting featured multiple Novice Stakes races with close finishes. Winners included LAWNA'S DANCE with Dolly second and Superior third, followed by Drougn and Jelly's Git placing in other heats. CREAMY SODA led in Maiden Stakes where Nigwer's Loot and Cotter Lad chased. Mile Pullaway won the 359 yard race ahead of Quen Li mon and Cheeky Tune. Flighty Nick led the 830 yard event with Seckaaly and Halt lengths back. PAM'S PICK took a 260 yard event with Roces Mud and Bambi Miss close behind. NWILL won the 030 yard race ahead of Pacific Victory and Maid of Mir.

Queanbeyan Blakes NWILL Pacific Victory Maid of Mir

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