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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

6

Morse Code Favoured for Melbourne Cup in Cox Plate

Prominent bookmakers continue to back the lightly known Morse Code as a likely Melbourne Cup starter. The horse features strongly in the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on Saturday with jockey Sam Martin likely to ride. Fellow contenders include Playboy Sir Falcon Peerless Wox Silver Buz, King Comedy and Bongolo, while trainer Low Robertson prepares Morse Code for the big race.

Melbourne Moonco Valley Way Playboy Sir Falcon Wox Buza King Jacky Ash Terby Brea Vine Georise Nic Sholag Mol Low Robertson Praytoy Nang Astear Ging Trek Caut Vfinld Sir Aleay Peerieas Benvile Camidy Thicwiita Conluday Maree Coile Saxbuy Bhitan Marne Mission Lintmart Davie Seone Wil Vantost Moonee Valley Saluday Sam Martin Davie Maine

Weight conditions unchanged for bout in Sydney

Sydney, Wednesday reports say weight conditions were not altered for the Sunday fight between Joey Brown and Char Joy at Sydney Stadium. Williams trainer Feeg Mino asked for the limit to be jurors fit at 10.10.7 with a forfeit. Browh’s trainer Bill McConnill sought the 408 with a tariff of 150.

Sydney Stagiums Lady Joey Brown Char Joy Williams Thig Towtay Sydney Stadium Manggou Harry Miller Feeg Mino Browh Bill McConnill Willams

Noonan Bennett Fight Set for Tomorrow in Canberra

Featherweight champion Chrissie Noonan and lightweight champ Merv Bennett to fight twelve rounds for the Southern Tablelands lightweight title at the drill hall Turner Canberra. bout sponsored by Bin Hanne and organized by the Canberra Club with local figures and referees from Sydney.

Canberra Chrissie Noonan Merv. Bennett Southern Tablelands Drill Hall Turner Sydney bin Hanne Essagla Miss Tight ACT Nilicinss Avatralla Moutayer Stallan Uefers Henneboeige Ji Bailes

YMCA Billiards Table Sold After Clubroom Purchase

An unclear report notes a three quarter size billiards table purchased at the YMCA in a clubroom at the Clyte Centre last night. The item cost £49 and was sold after a deal was made, with several garbled phrases surrounding the transaction.

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Geelong Cup results and winners noted in Melbourne report

The Geelong Cup details appear mixed with racing results for Purple Prince and Bang Musi from Melbourne coverage. Names such as W A Smith and Blacker appear in listing alongside horses and placements, with odds and times partially garbled.

Melbourne Werpeniag Auisiper Purple Prince Lagi Yenty Bang Musi Csday Geelong Ghp Arple Prince W. A. Smith Li Blacker Dames Hn ‘Music Oy Pat Fl Belling Byens Retrress Fox Hindy Don oLinare Yen

Labour Opposition Delays Senate Supply Debate

The Labour Opposition in the Senate yesterday postponed consideration of supply. Efforts focused on permitting the government to provide funding for sections for the next two months as the Deputy Reader of the Senate noted the postponement amid ongoing debate.

Senate Friese Eseren Guin Bal Tnil Ionestuoa Senate Morcinnt Brlces Ea Ata Dle Obra

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