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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
4
Details of horses, jockeys, and bets across multiple events, names like Victory Lad Abbe Wille and Young Veismond feature prominently with results, places, times, and betting odds noted for extensive reader use. The cluttered page records numerous runners, margins, and stakes across several races.
Race details show Queen of the Fairies leading the field in the 1 mile Yarraman Handicap at Caulfield with Beela Monarch and Royal Tax among notable performers. Budgets include win payouts and place bets, with time and distances noted for multiple divisions, including the Mentone Cup and various divisions of the Dandenong Welter.
Eastlake defeated Queanbeyan 20-36 to 8-36 in a tense national rules semi final at Fernabournes Oval. Lea Drayton’s tenth goal matched a historic record, with standout performances from Eastlake players and key injuries shaping a gripping match.
The document reports on women s hockey semi finals with A and grade teams, noting Christphers and Forrest outcomes. High defeats University 4 2 with Hamey and Swan scoring, Telopes beat MWA 3 0, YWCA held Telopea to one goal, and High beat Guidas 2 1. Scorers include L Genge, B Milla, P Kerridge, J Newport, Cormack and Price among others.
Tennis finals saw Reid I win the A mixed grade draft with strong performances from Hows and Pettifer in various matches. Mixed doubles featured Ainalle and Le Thomas defeating A Her tan and MC May, while Hurley and Worthy edged Wilds and Daly. Competition nears conclusion with B and C grade rounds and Wednesday draws announced for Northbourne, Ainsile, Railway, and Reid.
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