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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1939
Page
2
The Federal Golf Club hosted its third annual open tournament in pleasant weather with Tony Robinson stunning play to win the McGrath Cup. George Ryan, an 11 handicapper, posted a course recalc of 67 to win the gross event and lead a busy day of competitions across sand green courses in the Southern districts.
Her Excellency Yife with Mrs L girdin attended the Parents and Friends Fete at Canberra Grammar School on Saturday afternoon. Her Excellency Lady Gowrie with Captain L Bracegindile attended Divine Service at St Johns Canberra yesterday morning. London reports Karl Beatty had a satisfactory operation.
Canberra faces a winter of stagnation with limited civic progress despite abundant talent and potential. The Advisory Council declines in usefulness while interests shift to bureaucratic routines. calls rise for broader representation, renewed activism, and a credible path to a Legislative Council. Faith remains, but needs action to become summer.
Berlin dispatch notes unfavourable trade balance for March at 1,000,000 pounds. Paris bulletin reports a mystery plane crash at Oudjeh Morocco with the entire crew killed.
With the season two weeks away, Canberra league players trained hard as selectors noted strong depth. Sub junior classes trained 84 boys aged eight to 13 at Northbourne and Kingston ovals, signaling possible expansion to five teams with Queanbeyan likely to join. Eastlake and Manuka held vigorous practice, while Ainslie beat Mines Rovers 40 to 42 in a practice game. results from the league and association fixtures include Collingwood beating Geelong and Richmond defeating Melbourne.
The Canberra tennis competition began with a tight A grade match where Northbourne edged Reid 9 sets to 7 and 73 games to 70 as newcomers H Byrne of Northbourne and K Hartigan of Reid shone. Other divisions and results noted across mixed and B grades with several close contests and forfeits.
Eastern Suburbs and University showcased strong rugby form in Saturday trials at Acton and Duntroon. University beat Royal Military College No 2 25 11 with Donohue scoring 16 points, while RMC No 1 beat Eastern Suburbs 18 6 as Easts experimented with backs and forwards. Northern Suburbs beat Militia 28 3, and Randwick stunned Western Suburbs 46 8 to shock the season opener under NSW Rugby.
Victorian Rugby Union contends with fewer senior clubs as reformers push abolition of half time rest and debate persists among administrators. Reports detail camera use at racecourses, throwing in ball sport, and shifting attention to university rugby performances and local cricket commitments amid changing athletic norms.
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Paris reports a bomber collision during landing at Tours with multiple fatalities. A separate Beauverre crash is also confirmed, seven killed in the second incident as relief efforts mobilize.
A ACT Union conference held Friday night at He Kingston adopted running as the preferred style. First grade clubs were reviewed with referees and sportsmasters in attendance. Recommendations include half backs breaking from scrum, faster passes, and annual training drills to develop crab fashion play and improve ball handling.
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