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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1927

Page

3

Epsom Daily Sporting Showdown Ends With Mixed Fortunes

In a brittle exhibition Almerick Tie steeeI showcases pace on both surfaces as Austridian champion shows promise on warm turf. The Chelmsford defeat haunts Warwick Stak rivals while Welter Handicap hopeful Aerangi places second to Winelet. Rampion’s sire Hosendale looms with Derby fame. Metropolppan betting fuss shifts as Niel Satie’s mark stirs interest.

Almerick Steeei Warwick Stak Chelmsford Aerangi Winelet Therby Cal Hosendale Rampion Aoranel Mat Low Hin

Geelong Surges In Semi Final To Edge South Melbourne

Melbourne football results show Collingwood over North Melbourne 82 to 58, Richmond defeats Hawthorn 114 to 47, Geelong tops South Melbourne 105 to 95 after a strong third quarter, Carlton defeats St Kilda 108 to 72, Essendon bests Footscray 91 to 48, and Melbourne beats Melbourne Perm 74 to 0.

Collingwood North Melbourne Richmond Hawthorn Geelong South Melbourne Carlton Lie Kilda Essendon Fpiteroy Melbourne Moolaeray

Celotex Industry Plans Expanding in Queensland

Australia braces for a potential Celotex industry as plans by Mr Armstrong and partners move forward in Brisbane. An American to English collaboration, backed by a seven percent dividend guarantee, eyes supply chains, plant sites, and Australian canefields to meet rising softwood and Celotex demand while preparing a major industrial expansion.

Armstrong America Brisbane T. Bh. Monroe American Ompany Organisa Australia H. Th. Strait Australa Queensland

Ryde Triumphs In Sydney Soccer Upset Filled Round

In a varied Sydney league day Gladensville and Grille kept title hopes alive as Ryde defeated Cessnock in a comfortable win. Corrimal edged Thirrowl 4-8 and Annandale-Leichhardt beat Buburha Gel. Other results included Ryde Coseneoek 2-1 and Canter hairy 2-1.

Sydney Gladensville Ryde Cessnock Pyrmont i i San Grille Matehes Ralwowale Pyridomt-Soith Sydhiey Corrimal Thirrowl Woonana Canterhair

Sunny Jim Williams and Jahinny Squires Fight Ends Draw in Sydney

Boxing match at Sydney Stadium produced a draw between Sunny Jim Williams of South Africa and Jahinny Squires. The bout drew mixed reactions as Williams displayed a strong performance throughout, with both fighters delivering fierce exchanges.

Sunny Jim Willams Jahinny Squires South Africa Sydney Stadium Quites Byrney Sydney Were Leonora Eth Mien Fercely Mad Srogey

Cricket Season Opens in Sydney Junior Havers Reach New Grounds

The Sydney junior cricket season began last Saturday at Moore Park with nine competitions and over 100 teams. Draining grounds proved difficult but plans to acquire more venues aim to meet rising demand. Senior action has yet to begin though friendly matches featured players like Charlie Kellaway and Ayrray, who showed form that could influence selection for the touring English team next season.

Sydney Moore Park Wielketa Mayers Charlie Kellaway Ayray Colelun Park Cieny Attratia

Rugby League Semi-Finals Draw Near in Sydney Contests

The Sydney Rugby League semi-finals produced wins for South Sydney over Western Suburbs and St George over Eastern Suburbs. South Sydney led Western Suburbs 14 to 4 at halftime and finished 28 to 6 while St George defeated Eastern Suburbs with heavy forwards dominating. The final for the premiership is set for next Saturday between South Sydney and St George, promising a closely contested match.

Syd Rugt Leese Care Titborn Art Aaturday Fouwuth Sydney Matels Eichen St. Ueorge Eashen Sul Rhs Haste Tate Fivorge South Sydney

Gainsford wins modified marathon title at event

Alleyn Gainsford of St George AAC wins a modified marathon event held last Saturday. The race featured a field of rivals with Gainsford finishing strongly in a time around 27 seconds per mile pace. Additional local results include a separate one mile event won by another athlete as part of the meet.

Alleyn Gainsford St. George Ningford Thi Searth Cer Salors

Eastern Suburbs claim second consecutive Sydney premiership

Eastern Suburbs dominated the final, defeating Newtown 8 10 79 to 7 1 to secure back to back Sydney Australian Rules premierships. Newtown struggled to score, with only brief periods of resistance as Suburbs sealed the title on Saturday.

Suburbia Sydney Newtown

Corsican widow rules limits on mournful week in isolation

A fragmentary report describes a Corsican widow under strict, peculiar rites for seven days. The text notes enforced feeding, specific room and door handling, and a ritual of long linen lines extending for miles carrying books. The narrative tone resembles a historical oddity with unclear origins.

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