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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 24, 1939

Page

3

Triple murder at Greenys Hill near Richmond

A man armed with a gun killed Laurel Escourt 10 and fatally wounded Norman Williams and Alfred Webb at Greenys Hill near Richmond. Cyril Esgourt, husband of Laurel, was arrested and charged with murder. Also reports ANZAC Day services held across Sydney with large turnout.

Hobart Sunny Greeny's Hill Richmond Laurel Doreen Escourt Norman Henry Williams Alfred Webb Webb Cyril Esgourt

Hall wins ACT cricket premiership with Manuka finish

Hall defeats Manuka by 29 runs to claim the ACT premiership for the third time in succession. Hall recovered from 45 for 6, Manuka dismissed for 67 second innings. Kirkham absent, Manuka 10 players, Hall 177 in first innings. A and B grade results note Northbourne over gapuke, Yarralumila takes sub-district honours.

Manuka Hall A.C.T Het Kirkham

Northbourne eases to B Grade premiership win

Northbourne secured the B Grade premiership with a straightforward outright victory after restricting Ainslie to 54 in the first innings. Law and Crombie dominated with five and three wickets respectively, while Northbourne declared at 182 for six and then bowled out Ainslie for a second time to seal the match.

Ainslie Northbourne Almslie Batamen Law Crumble Crombie Scout

Yarralumla tops sub-district cricket season title race

Yarralumla finished first on points after a consistent season in the sub-district competition. They sealed the title with a nine-wicket outright win over Cadets as scores and dismissals feature noted players such as R. Smith, Brill, Torrance, and Cleary while Northbourne and Boys' Club also posted decisive results in other finals.

Yarralumla Cadets Uris R. Smith Brilley Ryan D. Cleary McEwanse Ray Thom Pahastele J. Murray Forrest R. Crawley Graham Bate Wee Ee Northbourne V. C AL Northbo Ainslie Lee Day Hart

Canberra Anzac Day Bowling Carnival endures despite darkness

Canberra Bowling Club hosted the Anzac Day Carnival on Forrest green drawing district clubs. Heyes rink won the principal returned soldiers trophy in a day filled with four ends per game and improvised lights. A.L. Lucas and Cottingham led organizing efforts as Canberra defeated Queanbeyan in a weekend challenge before City club.

Canberra Bowling Club Forrest Green Queanbeyan Erase C. Francis Canberra RTE A. E. Jackson KAA Heyes Hogg Warwick Morris Wetherley Holmes Filan Lott Falconer Trainor Handley Dee Hoorn Grenadale Clarke Hodgson Cottingham Mesars Bale Queanbeyan Rose Bay

Final Practice Games Boost ACT Hockey Preview

Saturday’s final pre season practice saw Old Canberrans No 8 reserve team beat Barton 5 goals to 2. Hingston trialed a new lineup. 3rd Battalion and Northbourne players joined in. Opening round draws set A Grade and Reserve matches with University, Staff, RMASC, and Barton among venues. Umpire theory qualifiers listed: J. E. H, L. Williams, G. Stafford, B. Cuppitt, and K. Dash.

A.C.T. Hi Agsociation Barton Hingston 3Id Battalion R.m.lc Old Canberrans Duntroon University v. Grammar Reid Barton V.rd Battalion Griffith L. Williams G. Tford B. Cuppitt K. Dash

Davies Double D Drench Promises Safe Sheep Worm Control

A historical veterinary advertisement promotes Davies Double D Drench for liver fluke and parasitic worms in sheep. It claims high losses from parasites, praises the product’s effectiveness, and directs readers to Davies Pharmacy in Kingston with agents in Canberra and Queanbeyan for orders and information.

Davies Kingston J. L. Davies Canberra Woodger and Calthorpe Queanbeyen

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