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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
10
The report notes a highly competitive round with Melanglo and Canberra drawing, Molonglo pressing for advantage, and top players like J Heil and Tuttortent delivering standout efforts. Crowds and the Territory’s glove league show strong support as Molonglo and Queanbeyan anticipate next cups.
A committee met to plan the August 20 match at Manuka to raise funds for medals. An eight player squad four forwards four backs was chosen for a possible team. Nominations close next Monday with the district secretary.
Fragmented text discusses ownership and insurance of a high value car linked to Morris and Leon in France. It claims the car is distinctive, with strong frame and power, suitable for the Australian market and able to endure hard driving.
Acton remains undefeated through preliminaries securing the Australian Rules minor premiership. Federals sit fourth and can meet Acton only in the final if they advance, while Eastlake hopes for upset to alter the finish. Johnstone of Eastlake impressed Interstate selectors with dominant play, and Handley’s form for Amalic keeps him in contention. A boundary umpire display and a rowdy Maple Leaf crowd add color to a tense title run.
Schedule lists Molongle at Wuran referee Mr. W Matthews and Canberr v Turns at Acton with officials Ridgwell, as the third round of the competition continues.
Federal Travers faces West Queanbeyan for the Richardson Cup at Queanbeyan. Duntroon meets Molongla at Duntroon. Hall hosts Westridge at Manuka with referee Monire. Canberra faces Wleanbevan 2nd with umpire Bloomer in a mixed schedule.
The Canberra based team 10 represents the Jet net West Queenbeyan Seconds with a detachment from listed players and forwards. The note names include Heese, Bowler, Jackson, McGuire, Geddes and others awaiting a Capitol Common area assignment.
The Leads competition was convened last Saturday with Moloundo defeating Canberra at Molongia 16 to 0. Diaiveon beat West Quenabeyan 12 to 5 at Hallsl Duntroon defeated Westridge 12 to 5 at Duntroon. Grant Taylor and Mottrell scored tries for Diaiveon while Newhott, Kivtereoo, and Jones contributed a goal or kick for Westridge.
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