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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1948
Page
4
Police charge a man with unlawful assault after an incident near a motel involving a bus conductor. The suspect, Kenneth Hie, is due to appear in Canberra Court. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities allege the assault occurred as a vehicle stopped.
Shannon matched the world record time of 16.46 in a dramatic sprint to win the Forty Niner Handicap. He surged from midpack to take the lead on the far turn, holding off Tee-Bee-Ted and Stepfather as bettors watched his “man horse” maneuver to the front. The victory followed a long lineup of stakes performances and featured strong showings from On Teast and Prevaricetor, with Keen racing commentary highlighting the thrilling finish.
Fragmented entry list from Moonee Valley shows numerous horse names, odds, and race notes. The garbled OCR includes Greek Legend, Amritsar, Lord Clive, Bold Intervernia, and several public safety items, but legible details are sparse and many figures are broken or out of place.
The listing from Zanberra Funeral Directors provides service details for a local funeral arrangement. It notes contact information and suggests arranging a viewing or consultation with the firm. No further personal details are discernible in the fragment.
Following a brilliant Moonee Valley Cup win the ex New Zealander Hug heads the field as favourite for the Melbourne Cup. Howe backed for nearly £19000, with Carbon Copy strong in Cox Plate form and poised to challenge, alongside a list of other contenders including Anthelton Bad Fury Dark Mare Freah Boy and Karachi.
A Queanbeyan Saturday greyhound meeting featured several stakes races with tight finishes. Novice Stake winners included Tyden and Kay’s Bwr Git ont, while Bund Haven and Crooming Hatha placed in competitive fields. Other notable results included Ken's Propit and Drumner achieving top positions in their events amid a lively card at the track.
Jockey Ronald Goodwin, 73, of Padsiington Camden, sustained injuries in the Oaks meeting at Camden after a fall in the pin Handicap. The morning after the race he remained under medical care with reports of serious, but not specified, injuries.
In 1947.1 a notable wool season closed with solid demand for well known wool clips amid steady markets. Buyers and sellers reported active trading and sustained prices across primary markets.
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