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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1949

Page

4

Melbourne Cup era horse race report with mixed results

The crowded track saw Comic Court challenge strongly before Lincoln surged to victory late. Roughly 10 000 spectators watched as several horses were withdrawn for safety and the field featured Lincoln and Comic Court as top contenders. J Purtell mounted on nearly perfect rices failed to maintain height on a heavy track. Prices and placings varied across the event with multiple horses listed and odds shown for winners and places.

Gilmour J. Purtel Iin Mount Comic Court Lincoln Rannie

Racing Odds and Results From Wide-Area Meeting

The card lists assorted race names and betting figures including Novice Handicap and the George Herdeman Stakes. Entrants include Dizzy, Snow Stream, Regal Bow, Beaul Rock, and others with results showing winning bets and placements across AQUA and REGIE divisions.

Turtomgs Ae Barratt Court Baine Doyle Meg Sunayra Ragator Idmana Moewety Brazeuley Cuan Roya Rey Ter Tate Moore Brilen Avall Star Vise Shawdaie Tynedale Browse Asa Ea x ‘Rent Punibe Bee Heed i Mnevilor Amyr Ben Peel Vell Renage Freatee Ethics Purple Prince Auumae Ton Beau Skyere Sow Tuie Brunette Downs Teteana Wingen Lady Atom U2 Dizzy Haven of Real Bronte God Leonardo Pu Bon Voyage Othere TV George Herdeman Runags—Aqua Regie TS Inc. Tb Pan Podmbre Bungymin Lees Lion Inda Moors Alabama Queen Millon Snowstream Boon Inc Eover Podmore Forge Dark Marne Sir Raven Adme Step Regal Bow Bubble Ball Rock Marne Snow Stream Regal Bon Bell Rock Faraway Pield Boy Herlor A. Podmore Cragton Baz G. Moore Don Marshete Valley Forge Beau Dancer Bot Crag Heritor Marcheth Nerecot Boneith Dam Nation Joy Court Bettot Revente Royal Meteor

Forestry Worker Survives 19-Hour Gorge Rescue

Ernest Poultny, 80, a forentry worker on the Lamington Plateau, broke his leg in a Friday accident and was dragged from a 1,900 ft gorge by fellow worker Himasi. He was found near Bernard O'Reilly's guest-home at Liem and taken to hospital after 19 hours of arduous rescue amid tepid weather and injuries from shock.

Brisband Ernest Poultny Lamington Foultny Timaelt Gorer Bernard O'Reilly Liem Jeech

Sports Flashes From Many Fields And Clubs

Scattered reports note raindelayed rounds and results across football, rowing, cricket, polo, and junior leagues. Highlights include awards at Amalia club presentations, top players recognized for consistency and improvement, and bridge trophies donated for funds, with Royal Canberra events listing several match scores among local clubs.

In the Ring Sydney Wrestling Results and Placings

Summary unavailable due to fragmented source text. Key figures include Dick Raines and J Beadman with mentions of J Goodwin and E Howard. Locations Newcastle and Med Pag Martell appear, along with scores and disqualifications. The text is garbled and partial.

Sydney Dick Raines Drusienardt Stadium Murat Jim Dearing J. Beadman R. Woods E. Howard J. Goodwin Newcastle Johnny, Brown

Canberra Rifle Club results at rough weather meet

Canberra Rifle Club shooters competed in rough conditions at a flat course, with Ainslie Cups and Jenner Cup on offer. Notable scores include Cannam 44 13 213 and McCarty 37 40, as the team represented Australia well in a challenging event.

Canberra Riflemen Ainslie N. Canam Canberra Beners Frey Cannam R. Pourro J. Was Jain Holt Budaod Loyd Meinteam L. McCarty A. Fouris Priestly McCarty Ly Fins Farm St Priestly

Two Killed in Crash of Motorcycle

A Sunday crash on Montway Street left a 40 year old cafe owner dead and another rider killed. The two men were involved with a motorcycle incident near Walsh Street as authorities investigate the altercation that followed.

Alpha Ee Weae Street Walsh Cordion Altn

Valuable orchids stolen from nursery

Orchids valued at 4300 reportedly taken from a nursery. Police note plants owned by Sianey Armaut and others, with about 100 plants missing or damaged. Investigators seek leads on the theft and suspect involvement at the Armaut property and nearby woodland areas.

Vielen Sianey Armaut” Thead Hane Elvat

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