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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1950

Page

6

Jockey Cleared After Photos Found Misleading

Jockey R Cochrane was cleared as stewards found two photographs presented by the committee misleading. The steward Mr Stokes conceded the ruling relied on images that did not accurately show Cochrane moving on the furlong last 140 yards. The chairman noted the photos were taken near the winning post and did not prove the alleged movement.

Bydney AJC R. Cochrane Ienner Wynnlingeahs Stewarts Mewarty Cochrane Tavday Stokes J. Cassidy Crum Post Hall Bern

Acquittal in Deed Box Case Sydney Priday

A Quarter Sessions jury yesterday acquitted Frederick Atoon aged 60 hotelkeeper of larceny charges over 5250 property in a King’s Crow estate deal. The Crown argued Atoon conspired with Aaron toward a sale and forged a purchase price, but the accused was discharged after testimony and disputed proof.

Sydney Priday Yenterday Frederick ‘William Atoen Davie Molen William John Waluhe King’s Crow Teen Wan Atoon Ater Avin Simone Pete Hater King Creo

Achille’s Favourite for the Epsom

Bookmakers to-day tighted made him outright favourite. Achille’s as boot Reavily supported after a strong trial last Tuesday. Jockeys, track conditions, and expected decisive pace marked the entries with several top contenders in the Epsom meeting.

Tighte Marrow Randwick Achillen Fegard Jaakinukees Bot Advan Pee Ae Astiti Murwang Top Tetall F. Hickey St Marcher Casaidy Boon Rok Sukcaider Tum Bat Smuitt Lnst Furfong Trictium Delta Ni Bellwood Freetom Han- Heap D. Munro Panto‘aime Biv Gregory

Dugan and Mears Appeal Fails Before Full Court

The Full Court of the Criminal Appeal upheld the convictions of Darcy Exckiel Dugan and William Cecil Mears for malicious wounding during an armed robbery at Ultimo last January. Immunity for witnesses was denied. with no immunity, they faced potential harbouring charges and possible imprisonment. Dugan claimed police coerced statements and improper fabrication, while Mears argued torture and coercion by officials. the court found no grounds to overturn.

Darcy Exckiel Dugan William Cecil Mesrigain Fulls Meara Ultimo Kathy Mon Kourne Martin Drigan Witneaes Jorge Juan Chan Menra Weber Inshae Feild

Young Jockey Sets Remarkable Record at Epsom

London report notes jockey Pigott riding near sixty winners this week as CN Hakes reports his apprentice status. Pigott wins a tight race, guarding the lead 180 yards from home and finishing narrowly ahead of Librarian with a strong final burst.

London Regienteeoe Jorney Taetor Pigott Ponarney CN Hakes Piggott Jostis Alternanes Yeetorday Ivy Armnabah Librarian Jetra

Charles to Defend Title Against Freddie Weather?

Charles to defend his title as Wea faced late December challenge from Freddie Wea. A meeting was set for noon with Rigi and Lee Savold. Unclear details create a tentative plan for the match amid scattered names and dates.

Yew Toru Tseabosman Chariew Ater Noonoeed Inc Lee Savold

Breeders Plate Entry From Canberra Jockey Club

A two year old colt named Dred trained at Kambah by Brueghel from Piumuls is listed as a starter in the Breeders Plate race at Randwick. Me Fal Bennett, President of the A.C.T. Jockey Club, owns the horse.

Canberra Rand Breeders’ Plate Fal Bennett A.C.T. Jockey ‘Club Brueghel Piumuls Kambah

Fragmentary sports note with unclear names and events

A garbled OCR passage mentions yards and players in a vague game context with several unreadable proper nouns, making it difficult to identify teams, players, scores, or outcomes.

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