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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 22, 1948

Page

3

Pennant Tennis Draw For Weekend Matches

The draw lists numerous matches across grades with players and clubs named. Waggston Barton Northbourne Braddon Eastlake Reid Griflth and several mixed events appear, detailing forfeit results and participant pairings across multiple divisions including C and B Mixed.

Wagston Barton Northbourne At Paul's Flindera Bradden Ainaite Vumiers RAC. L Eastlake Flinders Ainaile Reid EWA Braddon W.C.A. TT Renatake Barton Torthbourne Dupa Reta Northbourne II Yarralumis Forrest Yerraluma Tramp Ape

Can berra Tables Tennis Players Compete in Handicap Tourney

Moat clubs from Canberra were represented in the Gainsbury style handicap tournament held at the deli hall. Six divisions produced divisional winners who will meet in the finals on Saturday. Notable players included Bob McEwan and Jim Chapman with several others listed. Bowler from Sydney attended but absence due to illness delayed participation. Fans expect Leura and other clubs to appear later, with a May start to ongoing competitions and many entries from Eastlake and Ainslie divisions.

Moat Canberra Neld St Playere Payers Bob McEwan 4.C.T Jim Chapman J. Goggins Hacket Sydney Paige Leura Tein All Clube

Bombala to face Canberra in Monday rugby clash

Bombala, Group 16 glamour side, travels to Canberra to meet the representative team at Northbourne Oval. The unbeaten Bombala squad, 1 047 and winner of the Clayton Cup, prepares for May 5 action as George lines up to play Canberra at Manuka Bar. Cross-town fixtures include Eastlake Hotel club tours and ATP-style movements among groups as McCarthy recovers from a collarbone injury and C Hamilton emerges as a standout find.

Bombala Canberra Northbourne Oval George Manuka Bar Newcastle Ave C. Hamilton Ainle George ‘Tradd Canverra Rake Cooma Pointe Pradd Servie Ackle Hawke Goulburn Hawke Wil

Funeral Directors Conference Report Summary

Mr Craig addressed the Public Service Association conference noting penalties on the majority of the public and a proposal to abolish the teat. Funeral directors were reportedly relieved of every detail in patient care with references to a telephone number and unclear organization names.

Public Service Associon Conference Craig Omoers

Melbourne Premier to review obscenity law under which Rotart Bhaw Close was jailed

The Premier Mr Holiway orders a perusal of the obscenity law under which Rotart Bhaw Close was fined £100 and sentenced to three months. He will confer with Attorney General Mr Olde ham to assess whether the law is unduly harsh.

Melbourne Holiway Awa Pa Rotart Bhaw Close Oldeham

Survey Flight Postponed Indefinitely

A survey flight of country airfields by the Captain of the King's Flight, scheduled to begin today, was postponed indefinitely. The aircraft, part of the inspection effort, faces unspecified delays and will not depart as planned.

Sydney A Mirvey Country Airtelda

Realised for Wool at Sydney Auctions

Values showed hardening with firming batter elasticity across Reece wool shipments. Auction room demand remained strong with excellent clearances. Greatly merino Reece sold to Bid for six bales AKAB of W.T-7 amid keen competition from all sections.

Sydney Wednemiay Greatymerino Reece Vale New England

Ferry Crashed on Rocks Near Cre Morne Wharf

A ferry carrying about 200 children wandered onto rocks near Cre Morne Wharf today. The children viewed the incident as an adventure and did not panic while the vessel was towed off by another ferry. Weather likely caused the ferry to veer off course.

Sydney Cremorne Wharf Roche Terry

Antas to Control Guinea Airways

Melbourne report says the Commonwealth will move to hold New Guinea Air Services under Qantas Empire Airways. A representative visits New Guinea to survey the position and a royal inquiry into the crash is anticipated, though not linked with Sunday’s crank incident.

Melbourne Wea Commonwealth Movinow New Guinea Qantas Empire Airways Teft Lac

Death sentence for assault in Criminal Court

Justice Owen sentenced Neville James Murphy to death after a guilty verdict for criminal assault on four young married women with a baby and a 20 month old. Murphy’s alibi was called, supported by his mother and another occupant, while the Crown alleged he threatened to reveal wrongdoing if screams occurred.

Sydney Owen Neville James Murphy Corian Murphy

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