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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

5

INTER STATE FOOTBALL MATCH IN CANBERRA AT NORTHBOURNE OVAL

Australian rules inter state match set for Saturday at Northbourne Oval in Federal Capital Territory. Committee meeting at Acton arranged visitor events and a social at Acton Hall on Sunday. selectors urge players to attend practices with potential trip to Sydney hinging on Saturday performance.

Deenstand Northbourne Oval Fran Tha Donald Ho Armshimit Dorr Penns Toman AL Fraser Ellmalier Fool Gaundhey M'Kibpless A. Gamme Sones Th Quinn W. Rocker W. Hugvinsen Wimgeound Haineyeeem Acton Canberra Wellinapton Sottay Acton Hall Monument House Cotter River Pavers Sydney Melbourne Criti

Federals Win Despite Short Handed AFL Match

Federals triumphed in a high excitement Australian Rules game, playing two men short and Ainslie four as they weathered the odds. The final score favored Federals 51 to 27, with many novices contributing to the win and the outcome decided well before the final whistle.

Eleveur Acton O Mera Ainsie Beason Pergud Aumslie Aimeliy Pit Ik

Acton Victorious in Hard Fought Northborim Oval Contest

Acton and East Lake battled in a tense game at Northborim Oval with Acton pulling ahead late. Acton led 8-18 at one point, then rallied to claim a 7 point win as East Lake fought back but could not overcome the late surge.

Acton Uastlake Sipiemmey Northborim Miaxtlake Mir Altho Acton Eastlake East Hike Vitor Fom Acton Tien Naurow

Football notes on Canberra match confusion and coaching hopes

Fragmented report covers football notes from Melbourne to Canberra, detailing coaching ideas and rule interpretations. Mentions KHCCERS, Onannie al Dendeiay, Havill and Moléngio, Canberra pressing play with shifts in positions, and a late onslaught led by Havill and Knight with Smythe on the wing.

Phanery Dassiante Awnillon Foothalh Melbourne Canberra Karntlike Aelon Mitt Alvaye Permentaion Hemenber Mel- Orne Khccers Onannie al Dendeiay Bern Irving Havill Koel Jane Moléngio Ireland Honeysett Waleh Chow Range Bom Knight Morton Jong Smythe

Tennis results show limited A grade matches this weekend

Only two A-grade tennis matches were played over the weekend. Queanbeyan defeated Canberra in the A-grade fixture, 69 sets to save. No matches are scheduled for Saturday except unawayed fixtures.

Fisture Queanbeyan Canberra Eapdrake

Large Tally Shearing Record Sets Fast Farm Pace

Four shearers set a new recuord for three days work in gathering the golden fleece. RR Barnes 17 280 gid 2g Be Cashels 244 205 aml 247 J Murphy 223 188 amd 224 C Clayton 298 502 and 24. They sheared 2569 sheep in the period, averaging 214 per man per day, despite an hour lost on the second day to oUbeauts. Only these four earned wages, a rare fast show in one shed.

RR. Barnes Be Cashels J. Munrphy C. Clayton

Plans for a NSW state radio system defense document

The New South Wales Premier outlines a government wide radio network to run six or more main and many receiving stations across the state. Departments including Police Health and Education would use broadcasts for missing persons inquiries health lectures children's talks and other public services as part of a centralized scheme already piloted with existing stations and future portable units.

New South Wales Hhe Jaine Trailway Ridio Dube Warken Cootimundirt Murrumbweroh Guniagal Poulmbrd

Lady de Char Hosts Musical Gatherings at Court

The Lady de Char, renowned for her musical talents, entertained many of our lovers at delightful musicales during the week. Her guest list featured principal guests of honour including the Prince and Princess of Hin heir Bernart’s daughter.

Lady de Char Hin Ughter — Bernart

Queanbeyan Dominate Soccer Round with Big 7 3 Win

Queanbeyan thrashed Molonglo 7 to 3 on their home ground, marking the largest margin this season as Canberra drew 2-2 with Melongis. Post-round standings show Queanbeyan top, Molonglo and Burns close behind. several matches were postponed or forfeited with replays set for the end of round four amid high sportsmanship praise from referees Matthews and Wedwell.

Queanbeyan Molonglo Melongis Canberra Malomerle Canberr Motonglo M & F Beyan Horns Molongio Burns Inter Jueunheyan

Canberra and Molonglo Play to 2 2 Draw at Ground

In a keen con trial on Molonglo ground both Canberra and Molonglo draw 2 2 though not at full strength. Canberra led 1 0 at halftime, Molonglo equalised with two quick second half goals, and the match remained evenly contested with no further scores.

Canberra Molonglo Molongio Molomglo Phrsie J. Havill Gibbons HL Manwill Tonigh Kmalic Hrown Kmythe Goal Knight Bucks Greenwood Kerrison Khaw Mutterfield Hamer Love Shannon Roland Allison Gordon Ridgwell Orwarda Havilland Aame Honeywell

Canberra man guilty of indecent language and drunkenness

William John Cross of Canberra pleaded guilty in Queanbeyan Court to indecent language and being drunk in Moparo Street Queanbeyan on July 20. Constable John Henry gave evidence. Cross admitted drunkenness. Fines of 5 shillings or court rising and 3 pounds or 14 shillings with costs were imposed.

Wiliam John Cross Canberra Moparo Street Queanbeyan Queanbeyan Court John Henry Cross Royal Hotel Cros Borg Graves

Weather forecasts valued during bad conditions in Australia

A Sydney radio listener from a distant location urges more frequent weather reports during severe periods. The letter notes that both Sydney stations currently issue forecasts and weather notes between 7 and 7.15 each morning and night, with Brisbane station G4 providing detailed updates.

Sydney Broadcasting Staton ZF Georle Brrisbane Sydney

Fr Havill Stars In Canberra Spherical Soccer Duel

Fr Havill opened scoring after a left wing pass as Canberra pressed. Honeystone and Honeysett, Havill later injured, Butterfield Ireland and McCauley featured in a tight contest with Cumberlodge defending stoutly. Final spell saw renewed pressure and a hard fought draw amid fatigue.

Havill Knight Hatterfield McCauley Treland Canberra Honeyrelt Butterfield Ireland Jront Forthcoming Shannon Beagar Homeguetl Honeyertt Chums Attick Tanaghwar Swith Hie Horn Emeline Hind Came Hopeysell Fultinen Whigth Honeysett Vist Briaw Thang Ainown McAuley

V. Bits Hiemnbeynn Triumphs Over Buran Club

Bits Hiemnbeynn defeated Buran club on Saturday by 7 goals to 3, gaining a strong win and improving reputation. Half time stood 4-0 with Davidedn Baris aiding the early surge. after the interval M Nivol, H Flamiton, and Cunningham added goals to seal the margin.

Hiemnbeynn Buran Ete Bien Wuranbeynn Qhemnbeyap Davidedn Baris Gomla Bry

Assault at Red Hill Melee in Mesa Room

David Jonca Miller was fined and imprisoned at Queanbeyan Police Court for unlawfully striking Madeline Major at Red Hill Mews after an 11 90 p.m. Saturday incident. Major testified Miller entered the bar kitchen, water was thrown, and the next morning Miller and Drummond confronted her leading to a bruise. Miller denied using a poker.

Queanbeyan David Jonca Miller Defauit Madeline Major Red Hill Deane Miller Drummond Witness

Car Hits Bridge Leaving Eight Escape Uninjured

Norman Cash drives a Buick with seven passengers from Queanbeyan to Canberra when a wheel detaches near Oop Creek Bridge. The car crashes into the bridge approach post, but all eight occupants suffer only a severe shock with no injuries. Vehicle damaged beyond repair. damage estimate about 150 pounds.

Norman Cash Queanbeyan Canberra Oop Creek Bridge

Rise in Sheepskins Hide Market Strong at Sydney Sales

Winchcombe Carson Ltd report brisk competition for sheep skins at Sydney sales. Full wool merinos sold from 123d to 164d per lb. crossbreds 104d to 134d. Light hides firm. other averages slightly dearer. Calfskins and yearlings moved at recent figures. Island winter prices steady. most other grades opened weaker as auctions progressed. Ratios show declines of 2d to 4d from prior week. Foxskins advanced, other grades varied with late values recorded.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Prohibition Notice on Instant Water Heater Connection

Consumers are hereby notified that connecting instantaneous water heaters or bath heaters to electric supply mains is prohibited. Secretary Co B Daley of the FCC issues the warning and directs compliance.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Federals Ainslie State Radio Mr. Lang Prigoress Molonglo and W. Matthews Queanbeyan-Burns C. Wdewell Comberry-Motonglo Bunny Jim Williams Johnny Squiree Champior South Africa Sydney Stadium Mesa J. W. Prowse Eastlake and Civic’ Centre Kodak Supplies Manuka Blandfordia Civic’ Centre Deastake Aif pedMlind Oumabsi Woodgers & Caltherge, Ltd Civic Centre & Eastlake Cenberre Moreis Tsremismore Woodgers & Calthorpe, Ltd Civic Centre Federal Capital Commission Reward Tribes Qeparath Fiftern Timowe Ron Ainslie Ores Capitol Cafe Capitol A. McInnes
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