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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1946
Page
4
In Adelaide on Friday England opened with a record stand as Hutton and Washbrook formed an all afternoon partnership for 287 runs against South Australia. Hutton remained not out and Washbrook also not out as England posted a strong total, while bowlers struggled to dismiss them.
A plane incident near Melbourne saw a wheel snap during a flight. Chief HAL Aero Club instructor Alles Laum managed a safe landing after the wheel malfunctioned. In Sydney, a lottery draw issued prizes to several syndicates and individuals including C K Burgess and L Sadler with notable prize numbers listed.
Fragmented notes from the election context mention Alban's Stakes Baturn Fiddle Poor ness and a tense Senate race with disjointed names. A reference to a cricket or horse racing event notes Cox and Queenalend W. &. Cox's Plata in Lat Div. and a subpar performance against New eau Duke Wales in a wneffald hield match.
The Racing Calendar lists Juvenile Stakes with entries from University, Beverly, Ship Court, and Courtesy, Happy Breed, Nizam's Rilg. Welter Handicap divisions feature Town Gossip, Strathdarr, Tithoutie in 1st and High Might, Pennie Caste in 2nd. Canterbury selections include Gay King, Brasier, Hall Brand.
Mr. FS Bennett of Kamiah helped on the Centerrs Racing Club annual meeting noting the committee's push for a dedicated arch and possible permanent location. The Acton race Course may host key meetings early next year, with renewed officer terms and a strong committee to establish a foundation.
A man was ordered to pay £40 after a loss of £20 on a wager. He admitted losing £20 on a bet on a tied horse and expected the second wager to balance the loss. The event took place at Campersown and involved Hill's behalf.
The Queanbeyan Club announces the afternoon meeting with a 2:30 pm start featuring Canberra Slakes and Para Minds among initial heats. At 3:40 pm Maiden Brakes races 470 yards with Return and Minds Champ set for pursuit. Additional events include Canberra Brakes and Gunning Ease in subsequent heats.
Eeerie revealed plans for a Sunday event on January 13, with details limited in the notice.
Melbourne reports confirm Royal Gem will not start in the Melbourne Cup after Hedman disclosed that the horse would not contest the race. Hermborough remained cautious, with guidance suggesting a potential weight-for-age contest rather than the Cup.
A fire in the backyard of a Kingston jewelry shop caused excitement yesterday afternoon when a spark caught, triggering alarms and rapid response from local crews. Players named in a cricket scorecard appear in the fragmentary text, with unclear outcomes and mixed reporting on runs and wickets.
Fragmentary OCR notes report an ANA Skymaster trip toward Auckland and Vancouver with 90 passengers and an infant aboard. The text mentions women travelers and possible passenger classifications but is garbled and not coherent.
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