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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1949

Page

4

YMCA Notes Preview Canberra Housing Event and Club Activities

The YMCA notes describe the Canberra housing social in September with Rotary, Apex, and Y's Me's clubs supporting a fund event. It lists YMCA youth activities including Junior and Hi-Y meetings, weekly dance socials, and charity drives, plus a May night SO-FD dance at the YWCA gym for ages 18 to 21 with supper. Numerous clubs plan gatherings as warmer weather arrives.

Asie Oli Hall Toll Hall Dayaonion Arevind Delatva YMCA YWCA

Communists Leave Canberra Campaign Hurdles Rise

Fragmented OCR text notes a political event in Canberra with references to Communists, the prime minister, and campaign strength. Details are unclear, but the piece centers on party activity and electoral positioning affecting a campaign. Named entities are partially unreadable due to text damage.

Australia Wins Davis Cup Tie Against Mexico

Australia sealed a Davis Cup tie victory over Mexico with a 5-1 win in the decisive matches. Bromwich defeated Vega in a dramatic best sets battle as Sidwell and Worthington also won singles while the Australian pair Bromwich and Bedggman prevailed in doubles.

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Talbert Beats U S Champion In Rivalry Bout

New York match reports Talbert overcoming a two set to none deficit to defeat the U S champion in a comeback effort at One Meadow Lawn tent, with the crowd noting the dramatic turnaround. The event, tied to Davis Cups competition context, drew attention from The Herald Tribune.

New York W .Talbert Beales Rmid Gonzalen Southamnan Talbert Gonkale Herald Trine

Look-Out Proposed for Cotter Dam Site

Plans for a lookout above the Cotter Dam are being considered by the Department of Internal Affairs and Housing. The proposed location sits on the northern heights overlooking the dam. Construction may be held up by a lack of cement.

Cotter Dam

Wage Claim for Ten Pounds Stalled by Court Proceedings

Melbourne hearing over wage claim of ten pounds as to pay for present work. Attorney for applicant argues inflation and industrial position. Attorney General advises court while judge suggests awaiting industrial context. Court suspends proceedings and refuses to proceed with the claim at that time.

Melbourne Stomiay Mn BC Storey Genera of Victoria Kelly

Metropolitan Triumph in Rugby Union Trial

Metropolitan beat the rest at a Sydney rugby union trial held at North Sydney Oval. Metropolitan led at half time and finished with strong scoring from Linpaliten and Brown. Key players included Miler, Bayne, and Birnie with penalties converting several attempts.

Metropolitan Sydnet Higby Union Sorth Sydney Oval DY Milas Thy Lowarda halrUimne Linpaliten Uhravind Miler T. Caner Bayne Butler Tye Notte Penealty Birnie

Canberra Rifle Club match report with scattered scores

The Canberra Rifle Club ran a day of competition with many shooters and fluctuating scores. Lionel McCarty led with a 14 consecutive hits while Jim McIntosh and Frank Webb posted high scores around 49, as rain impacted conditions and attendance.

Canberra Tughien

Randwick Race Results Highlight Mixed Divisions

A crowded Randwick card features multiple handicaps with notable performances. Silk Silvarax leads in the 7.3 odds tier, SM Puisni and Vermeil claim place money, while Beal Robert and Chatspa post strong wins in the Bank Holiday and Highweight handcaps.

Beau Robert W. Fellowa Pinkerton Meteor Moore Cognine Beal Robert Midwire Boanie Priner Fim Nile Ball Chatspa A. Brewnley Proctor Regal Prain Trompaon al Chatspa Bem Apartan Yamboon Wearte Regal Light Formite Admetur AID Willamst Savill Row Ing CN Metionod i Saville Raw Sea Purpose Sit Patcon Ulhera Bret Nuorter

Acton Sunday Women’s Basketball Results Summary

Readable results from Acton shows YWCA beat Gram mar 1 by 23 to 1, Ex-Hy 2 lost 43 to 1 to Fyshwick CYC, and High 1 fell 18 to 10 to Ex-Buidents. Reserve Tripeae beat High 18 to 1, Queanbeyaty 13 to 10 over Arnromar, High 1 defeated YWCA 10 to 1, Ainalle beat YWCA TV 108, Telowen forfeited against High V, Gwites beat W. Ca.

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Market Report from Flemington Livestock Sale Monday

The Flemington sale showed varied demand with steady to dearer trade. Prices were quoted for ewes and lambs, wethers, hoggets, and lambs, along with cattle including bullocks and cows, reflecting overall good quality and competitive bidding among buyers.

Rydney Lambs Flemington Wethers Hoggets Md Lambs Ld

Canberra Court Case Involving Ferguson and Carmody

In Canberra Court Peter Allen Ferguson aged 21 and John Patrick Carmody aged 92 were fined four days in default for indecent tampering with a telephone at Clem Beep, Kineton. Beth Mates Hey had been sinking.

Peter Allen Ferguson Vllermien John Patrick Carmody Clem Beep Kineton Beth Mates Hey

Coated Tongue and Blotchy Skin Remedy Advertisement

An old remedy promotes a root product by Drs Morse for toning digestion and bowel action. The ad claims the root improves bile flow and liver function, with colorful language about health restoration and invigoration. It markets the product as a cure and beautifying tonic.

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