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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 25, 1957

Page

4

Podmore To Ride Macdougal In Dundas Handicap

Sydney race notes record Podmore to ride Macdougal in the Dundas Handicap at Randwick. Arthur Ward to ride Lord Cynara in a future start, with Turner and George Moore among mounts. Other listed names include Woodland Stream, Three-Year-Old Maiden and dammon filly Cady Damnon.

Sydney Metropolitan Warwick Farm Tome Macdougal Apprentica D. Pritchard Randwick Macdougal Woodland Arthur Ward Lord Cynara F. Turner George Moore Jack Thompson T. J. Smith Maers Dundas Blue Hawk Walter George Podmore

Barnham Lord Tar Bats Gene Theater

Jumbled 1240 year old notes mention Barnham Lord Tar in a theater context with related names Ham ham Hill-MacDougal and Silver Phantom. The fragment lists events or performers and ends with a Best double reference.

Wilbuster Dowig Joumy Cherry Barnham Lord

Legacy Associates Golf event raises funds for medical relief

A charity golf match organized by Legacy Associates raised funds for medical relief. Margaret Gates led as top scorer, with A Burke finishing strong. Gates team secured the win against Edenall and others, in a tense evening round.

Margaret Gates A. Burke iGates

Lifesaving Service Active at Cotter River Pools

Since the 1948 formation of river lifesaving patrols there has been no drownings at the Cotter. The Canberra Ambulance Service offers first aid attendants at pools and transport to areas as needed. Interested persons should contact Superintendent A Grant.

Cotter H. G. Hayes George Gita Ralph Dean Sfesberalmers Canberra Ambulance Berrien A. Grant

West Indies Tour Severes Title Claim After Season

The touring West Indies cricket team abandoned their title ambitions following a disrupted past season. Key players faced fatigue and injuries, forcing management to pivot from defending championships to rebuilding for future tours.

West Indies

Form and Riders for W Farm Dor ShatinGiay

A racing card lists horses and riders with weights and positions. Notable entries include Loch Linnhe, Fairy Chance, Merry Thome, My Halt, Creater, Macharry, Noel Empire, Kurana, Duchess Fox, Coonado, Moyborough, Maldoucal, Lord Cynara, Angeliz, Singing Dune, and The Bite Hawk with various jockeys and odds. The document details apprentices eligibility and race specifics for the Bunbas Handicap meeting.

Dor shatinGiay Fe ‘Oggens Loch Linnhe George Pete Yevine Wanbicap Big Duchess Fox Coonado M. Button Moyborough Betram Die Moore D. Enare Lord Cynara

Basilio Wiks to Fight Basilio Wiks to Fight

World welterweight champion Carmen Basilio defeated Sugar Ray Robinson by split decision to become the second fighter to move directly from welterweight to middleweight champion. Basilio, 30, pressured Robinson throughout, with blood visible from a left-eye cut, as he fought through a mass of contrasting styles.

New York A.ab.reuter Carmen Basilio Ray Robinson Basilio Robin al Bert Robinson Artie Aidal

Todman Trials Forge Ahead to Major Races

Neville Bellwood reported Todman’s trial at Rand was decisive for his Mill Ace and ALC Derby prospects. Todman ran outside Yes Please, won by four lengths in 1.145 seconds, heavily bandaged yet pulled up sound. Trainer Maurice McCar ten praised the colt and planned a Hill Stakes test next Saturday against Redcraze, likely drawing a record crowd.

Sydney Sucsusy Neville Bellwood Randwes Todman Maurice McCarten Nh Enid Redcrazer

Griffiths Dominant Day At South Canberra School Carnival

Griffith dominated senior junior and relay events at the South Canberra District Primary School Athletic Association carnival. Multiple schools competed in events across track and field with Griffith taking several pennants and relays, while St Edmund’s Queanbeyan Forrest and Yarralumla framed the field.

Ng School South Canberra District Primary School Athletic Association Pratt & Ze Wheeler Thar A. Piper R. Williams Brown Danior Griffith Queanybeyan Tharwa-Forrest Rmgee Captain Ball Queanbeyan Forteat Yarraluenia Activitien Griffith Friend Ames St. Edmund's Yakaluna Bt. Edmunda Pennant A. Jesaulenke F. ‘Wickard W. Warner V. Qbn V. Bre A. Blowitt IR. Gliholme A. Jesaulnke T. Gascoyne R. Glinalme Pha Shuemack Yar B. Weaukal Forrest Yarralumla M. Chinnick Sty i Re Platt Daniels

Busy junior cricket season planned in Canberra district

Eight teams have nominated for the junior cricket season including district clubs, Boys' Grammar School, and St. Edmund's College. Matches run Saturdays 8.45am to 1.45pm until Christmas. resumes in February. A Canberra visit by NSW coach George Lowe is planned. Newcastle will visit in January for the Rogers Cup. two Goulburn fixtures are hoped to be annual.

Boys’ Grammar School St. Edmund's College Cating Besson Goulburn George Lowe N.8.w Canberra Newcastle Act.c.a

North Canberra Amateur Athletic Club Set Meet at Reid Park

The North Canberra Amateur Athletic Club plans a sports meet next Sunday at Reid Park with many clubs entering teams and a strong junior section. The club promotes participation with four shot puts two javelins and a newly bought hammer era equipment and a stopwatch. Several record attempts are anticipated as athletes trained last Sunday and attendance is expected.

North Canberra

Cooper Fraser Win Pacific Doubles Title

Cooper and Fraser defeated Vic Seixas and Budge Patty to win the Pacific South-West doubles championship in Los Angeles. Seixas earlier won the singles title but tired in the long doubles match, with Cooper and Fraser sealing the fifth set after a grueling three and a half hours.

Los Angeles Reuter Avatta Nana Aahley Cooper Neale Fraser Ftrom Vic Selman Budge Patty Seixas Gil Shes Cooper Fraser

Women’s Colf Surprise in Sydney Match

Mahongong player Marian Mathieson stunned top qualifier Arte man Cowra as she won with an 11 handicap against five. Mathieson carded 30 for two over par to lead one up before Mrs. C. C. Giddings Dubbo followed with par 37 for a four up edge. Titleholder Miss Vedas Ebert Griffith showed less form as we defeated Mrs. Bridges Camden two and one. Miss M. Robinson Lismore beat Miss B. John Laura four and three.

Sydney Marian Mathieson Naw LGU. Co Vedas Ebert Griffith R. D. Bridges Camden M. Robinson Lismore B. John So Laura

State Lottery Entries and Syndicate Notices Listed

A text fragment lists numerous lottery entries and syndicates with names and addresses across Sydney and surrounding areas. It includes multiple syndicate titles such as Neighbours, Birthday, and Solo, plus participants like Lurky, D. Chivers, C. Jones, Mra F. Ryman, and A. McGurry. The document appears to be a public notice from a lottery office or publisher.

D. Chivers Sydney C. Jones G.P.O Mra F. Ryman Elizabeth Street Ashfield C. Kembler Brick Yard Sutherland

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Podmore Dowling Piltuuster Giri Streamy Dundas Cardigan Woodland Stream Blazeaway Welter Silver Phantom the Blue Hawk Hines Gay Sierra Golf For Legacy W. Farm Calta Seay Renticen TE Rangi & Patter Arctic Lad L. Billett McKee Prince Belvedere ARDE Susner Codenwald N. Med Moon Vale Iverhead Alamber Corey O8ric Nizar Pane Bree Thom J. Hampton Lemaa Pippade R. Salk Sion Howlett W. Harris Dulotoen K. Bushell Sentata Righel Ty Eare Miranda Liz Rene Main Ter Iran Oi Anu Basilio Wiks Nick Bt Bs Platt Qda M. Chinnlele J. Blums Dunlop Qkeanheyan Sarrahmia San PB. Burrows Sant ‘Basel Kureavicks Grit P. Burrows L. Davis Ayers Jackson Kurpricks Grim G. Owen H. Ridgewell Ya. M. Tate J. Moset Warn G. Plewitt Girle Inet George McManus Raddy Samen Vision Avaet Saas Apa Joan Bhakes
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