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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
3
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In Canberra on Saturday the New Zealand hockey team headlined a carnival marking the first international visit to the Federal Capital and the largest sporting gathering yet. Nine matches ran to schedule with Canberra drawing the main event against New Zealand as the crowd watched a tight second half where Canberra held the visitors to one late goal. Representatives from New Zealand Sydney Queanbeyan and Canberra filled the stands as Mr T M Shakespeare of the Hockey Association praised the visit and hoped it would spur further international tours to Australia.
New Zealand defeated Canberra 6 goals to nil in a robust hockey match. Anthony twice, Reid twice, and Turbitt scored for New Zealand, while Canberra showed notable effort from Welch Hicks Avery McGregor and Mudie despite the lopsided result.
Mr C. B. Daley hosted a reception for New Zealand and visiting teams on behalf of the Minister for Home Affairs Mr Parkhill. Daley praised Canberra’s hospitality and the carnival’s conduct as the New Zealand team’s manager Mr B. Holland thanked officials and looked forward to future international visits.
Sunny conditions aided players and spectators as Canberra led by manager Mr. Hound aimed for double figure scores, but the first half and second half failed to deliver expected totals for the team.
New Zealand and other visitors were hosted at a Canberra Hotel dinner before a dance at Albert Hall. The President of the Pot T. Moris Association praised the carnival honoring Hockey’s history and Canberra's growth hosted by the Federal Capital Territory Hockey Carnival.
National football off Saturday led junior fixtures to draw strong crowds at Northhourns and Kingston Ovals. Jade shone as a potential Canberra representative for next month's carnival, with Ainslie undefeated and set to meet hallmarks in semi finals next Saturday.
The fourth annual F.C.T. Hockey Association ball at Alpert Hall drew nearly 460 attendees with the Roxy Orchestra providing music. Highlights included stage effects by F Middleton and spot dancing guidance by H Thorpe. The article notes select junior players, eligibility rules, and a plan for a Canberra Queanbeyan representative team coached by K. Kappler.
Queanbeyan defeats Braidwood 12 to 7 to claim the Hickaken Cup in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan Reserves beat West City 8 to 0 for the Turner Cup.
A partial roster of attendees includes W Rothwell Sydney, Mrs and Misa R Henry Sydney, I Henry, Flockmart Sydney, Griffiths Wage, Campbell Cooma, Mr and Mrs Macgregor, Mineo Gibbs, Thompson, tYArcy 2, Kemp Gerrard Percival Witton Weatherston Silk Modara Arthur, poe J Stringer P Quinn and J Mudie.
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