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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
3
The meeting reviewed club finances and trophy awards, with officers and committees announced. Plans included upcoming fixtures and a push to support Queen Anne Club, donations for bowling prizes, and a schedule for senior and junior matches across the season.
Ainslie edged Eastlake by six points after Eastlake led by eleven at three quarter time. Bantlake Queanbeyan and Ainslie share the top premiership point score with 24 each as the chase for minor honours heats up. Acton’s easy win boosts hopes of reaching the final four for their club.
Eastlake led by four points at the front occasion before Ainslie's mounted a strong comeback. Final score: Eastlake 54 to Ainslie 33 with standout efforts from Turpin, Martin, Handley, and Lorcards, while Amalie and Carroll defended well.
Whey dominates early play in a tense cricket match as Furtiwomting struggles to convert key chances. Local observers note Whey’s precise bowling and aggressive fielding shaping the early momentum.
Fragmentary text offers unclear references to people and places. Key names appear garbled and no coherent event or outcome is evident.
MecCormack wins the Whyte Cup in a large Kingston crowd, with White second and Reilly close behind. Fastest time posted by White at 4 minutes 0 seconds, while points were allocated to McCormack and Reilly. The event drew a strong turnout despite traffic delays on the Kingston football oval course.
Menders accompanied by an aeruneury digunting will be received at noon on Monday August 18 0 to supply groceries and fresh produce for communal holeldering ex abtinhments at Canberra for three months ending November. Details and tender forms available at Young Street Sydney and at Hotel Canberra. Envelopes marked Tender for Groceries or Tender for Dairy Produce must reach the Secretary Federal Capital Commission Canberra. Tender not necessarily accepted.
Northbourne District Cricket Club invites members and residents of Reid Iradon and Civic Centre to attend an August 6 meeting at 8 pm for an election of officers and executive members. Also notes a dance and euchre party at St Christopher's School Hall Mani ka on August 1928 with music and refreshments.
Acton secured a narrow win over Manuka at Manuka with key plays by Febey and Taylor. Maxwell and Lindley starred for Acton while Manuka’s strong offense led by Tuotell and Hicks kept the score tight through the match.
A fragmented notice from Canberra outlining an event on Tuesday August 7 at Smoke-Acton Hall. Lameth leads a singing session at the Tow Soe venue with Leslie Saunders among the participants.
The Annual General Meeting of the Federal Capital Territory Cricket Association will be held on Monday, 1st 18, 1928 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes the annual report, secretary’s report, election of the recreation committee, amendment to the constitution following the district cricket introduction, and any other business.
The Canberra Times announces a double purpose public notice seeking unemployed residents in Canberra and Queanbeyan to place free employment adverts. Call at The Canberra Times offices to submit written ads with name and address. No charge for these job ads, limited to local residents.
Diggers’ reunion hosts a social gathering tomorrow evening hosted by the local lodge. A program includes musical entertainment by Fant, with readings and a community welcome to all returned members. Mr Wootkess and W Campbell appear in official roles.
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