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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1927

Page

3

Textile's Melbourne Cup bid ends in fall from Caulfield glare

Textile, a Caulfield favourite, failed to win the Cup as his luck ran out. The horse pulled up lame after the race and others including Purser recall 1924 memories. Textile had earlier prospects dampened by a tendon strain and carries a hefty Melbourne Cup weight despite strong form in Victoria.

Royal Charter Textie Canfield Haa Reila Textile Cain Caulfield South Australian Green Beal Brardford Luss Runny Fulham Park Os. Thay Sweyewoutr C. C. Grows Mr. B Dwyer Mr. G. Delaney Vla South Australia Victoria J. O'Dwyer Caalfield Star o'Or Cudengaux Bilb Fuji San Iia City Tatternall Randwick Greelina Pike Fuji San M. Polson

Melbourne Cup prospects loom for Star dOr and rivals

In Melbourne Caulfield Cup aftermath Star d’Or draws strong support for the Melbourne Cup amid rival favorites Pantheon Murillo Triador Bicolor and Royal Charter. Textile shows mixed betting, while Fuji San and Cordenguax are noted sprinters with firm trainer backing after Randwick Sydney performances.

Melbourne Star d Caulfield Star d'Or Royal Charter Pantheon Murilla Triodor Oval Charter Peachus Sileens Bcolor Merry Mint Dervenahire Initator Dom OF Mine Stateanan Tertile Tookharby Mowbard

Sydney Cricket Brilliance Shines in Macartney Century Fight

Sydney cricketer Macartney dominates with 178 and a rapid double century in a high scoring match. Withers, Fragman and Williams also reach centuries for Mosman and Northern Districts as bowlers share wickets. final standings show Gordon and Cumberland University leading, with mixed results across the league clubs.

Charlie Macarth Weme Bean Alxer Withers Mosman Fragman George Williams Anette Randwick J. Carter Everett Gordon Cumbberland University Waverley St. George Maddington North Sydney Glebe

Melbourne Cricket Scores Highlight Club Clash Highlights

In Melbourne five sides declared their shelter at once with high totals. Woodfull scored 125 not out while Wills neared a century. University beat Bandadda by 26 runs. Melbourne defeated Richmond by eight wickets on first innings. Collingwood drew with Carlton as St Kilda grew with Prahran. Fitzroy and Melbourne played strong draws. Hawthorn and East Melbourne also posted notable scores.

Inp Drode Matehoa Weiler Melbourne Kida Richmond Collingwood Fitsroy W M. Woodfull G. Wills Shumipy Beatitts University Bandadda Mings Ayath Melbourne Pye Ave Carlton Woodfull Bt. Kilda Prahran Cwhta Fitzroy Otth Meiboorne Hawthorn East Melbourne

Youthful Thletics Star Wins Big At St Jonah’s Meet

J Carlton of St Jonah’s College dominated events setting low 100 yard and junior 220 yard precedents. The 16 year old repeated strong form in the quarter and sprint trials, showing future record potential for the champion in Australian amateur circles.

St. Jonah's J. Carlton Lowes N.aav Carlton

Rifle Commonwealth Match Sees NSW Victors in Wolagened Victory

The Commonwealth Rifle match held at Anvc Tite Rane last Saturday ended in a wellaged victory for New South Wales. Selection favored veterans and proven performers as Victoria and Queensland faced form troubles amid mixed results. In a separate note, readers are warned of later events at Mantch Street flats.

Anvuc New South Wales Thane r@emen Apt Mbis Ktatte Ally Cutler Victoria HL. Watson Hopetontry Queensland C. Armairong Rockhampton

Melbourne Cup Rivalry Plays Out in Wide Open Field

The report summarizes backers and betting for the Brisbane Cup, noting a major stake of 215,009 at firm prices and another 6,006 secured. It mentions a lander whose price was not set and lists participants like Meviddui and Piksvoot in the big race, with Wilmer of Brisbane previously running in Melbourne Cup and finishing seventeenth.

Quéenslandit Bo Tar

Motion pictures may change golf teaching and play

A vintage discussion on how slow motion films reveal the mechanics of golf. Experts like Harry Vardon note the potential to challenge long held theories while praising film for teaching and improving technique for future champions. The piece contemplates Bobby Jones style and the possibility of a new White Hope into the sport.

Anya Tam Ted Harry Vardon We Plothres Beyor Theorlith Dave Pliyere Bobby Jones

Federal inquiry on production and aviation powers

Reconstruction of production policy calls for a federal commodity organisation with power to levy funds and govern transport and marketing. Debate on aviation control argues for Commonwealth ownership and full power over inter state navigation, or risk hindering industry development and international links.

Hikd Commonwealth Col Heinamead Buites Amony Widtter

Conversion loan details and domimien Jann report

Fragmentary report notes a conversion loan and a dominion matter. mentions Melbourne, Montay, and a light response. Describes cash subscriptions and a duty linked to children in the United States.

Ali Waly Karle Wat Vode Melbourne Domimien Jann

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