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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1949
Page
4
A fragmented report notes a spring handicap incident with Baris and Barite, describing a broken leg near Fetlock Joint and medical attention by Veterinary Hig Stewart. Garith’s log is mentioned with horse 116 Sporan affected and taken to a nearby boat for care.
Readable segments show multiple horse races with names like GAY VENTURE RED FIMRY and MONTE CABBING, plus betting figures, placements, and times. Key participants include Wakarra Cet Cuevas and BETTER LAW among others, with outcomes noted as win place or distance. This compact card preserves names, odds, and race details from the Cumberland Handicap and related heats.
Eastlake defeated Manuka in a high intensity B grade semi final at Manuka Oval before 2 011 spectators. The match featured late scoring and a.desperate final surge by Eastlake as Manuka pressed till the whistle, with standout action from Drowp and Salons and a decisive late goal by Eastlake.
Race results from the Maiden Stakes at the greyhound meeting in Perth. Winners include Was $4 and Maas Premium with times around 30 seconds for 30 yards and 317 yards races. Runners show lengths and heads separating them with shown times and placements.
A dense OCR of Randwick racing text lists multiple horses and drivers with yards, lengths, and times, including Playboy, Kanga Ra, and Royal Lad. It mixes wagering terms, positions, and placings across numerous events with scattered names like Timile and Moon.
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