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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1941
Page
3
A casual show at the SCA Theatrette tonight features the Morticultural Society with the final husk of the autumn season. The program promises a light mix of scenes and entertainment to close the event.
The Royals at Canberra report A grade results with Frank McKenna not leading the A grade despite 36. McKenna's teammates F J McKenna 36 and others like B Hibberson 35 and E Murphy 83 show a mix of scores while Taunton and Betou post modest totals. B grade features E Smith 34 and G Davies 32 with O Wolfensberger on 30.
During the Canberra Club event, Stevens Palmer Marchant Chal len 4 wins totaling 30 points with teammates Kruger Scott Grooms Pike Graf ons Turwerth Be Ridley Fox Brack 2 and Hearne Vivian coner Morr Hanley Martin Norman Ashton Morris Moss. Visitors Mr Moss greeted two guests as week’s championships continued with Crease Hinchliffe Binns McFarlane 22 14 and Cook McFarlane 41 18. Minor singles saw Wetherly J Hel er 81 80. Gratton’s rink won a spoon competition.
Large crowds expected for Wild Australia at Canberra on May 5 featuring Thorpe McConville with 40 buckjumpers in a stockyard show and a £100 challenge to throw any rider from a hunting saddle in 30 seconds. Circus acts include flying trapeze and rope work with the Shipway Twins. 1500 seats under waterproof marquees. Tickets 4/0 to 5/0 with children half price.
The A.C.7 Rigby Union edged the Corbarra Volunteers with Freebody scoring the goal after a penalty by Eddy in a windy match. Eastern Suburbs defeated FLM.C No. 2 as Tricolours show no new talent, with Haste’s backs and a solid pack but weak full back play cited along with wart casualty notes.
A Jerusalem merchant named Mohammed Abdul Ghepi El Alam donates a complete orange crop and provides water for an Army Camp free of charge. The Australian Red Cross reports a Tobruk Blood Bank saved lives, with blood preserved at a field ambulance station using chests supplied by the Society. An expected donation to the French Red Cross society remains about £740 with early delivery.
In gusty wind at Reid Park Manuka and Acton clashed with Acton prevailing 68 to 13 as injuries and absences affected both sides. Eastlake beat RAAF Technical School 80 to 45 on a wind-swept school oval. Alfred and Deakin players starred, with Roberts scoring five for Alfred and Jellier impressing for Deakin. Northbourne Oval practice mixed senior and intermediate teams showing strong prospects.
Wanted two unfurnished room and kitchen access. Apply Mrs Wilson at Post Office Civic Secretary. Offers designs and setting backgrounds for furnishings in various moods. Advertising note promises quick, clean setup from 35 per month. Write to Home Decorator This Office for details.
Special services at Reid Methodist Church mark the 11th anniversary with the scholare centered worship. Audrey Raligari and Frank Keane lead morning and afternoon sessions while Jim Kaye and Mavis Williams head evening devotions. The choirs perform and readings tell stories about reverence and responsibility for the scholars.
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