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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1927
Page
5
The Canberra golf club held a special meeting with members in attendance. Officers and committee members were elected including president and vice presidents while other roles were filled by named members and officials.
A damaged page fragment records a mixed foursomes event with uncertain names, scores, and players. It lists several pairs and outcomes, mentioning Canberra and various clubs, but many names are garbled. The readable items suggest a competition result with specific pairings and scores like 27 19 04 and 8 4.
A gathering of associates occurred at Canberra Monnet with members listed as winners and participants. Notable names include Miss Fraser and Miss Dates with several others praised for athletic events and point totals. the captain’s team won by a margin of five points.
Report from a local tennis match describing Bungendore Club defeating Queanbeyan Railway in a fast paced game. Players named include Horigantere and Halen with competition noted at a regional venue on a Sunday.
Molonglo defeated Queanbeyan 2 to 1 on Queanbeyan ground, remaining unbeaten as they could have won by more. Queanbeyan showed form only in the second half with even play. At Acton ground Canberra Berra lost to Burns 5 goals to 1 after a wind aided surge, with Scots scoring four in a row after halftime.
The city team opened their econ from a corner kick as Smythe hit the goal mouth for Cathens to at Thera. The wind gusted strongly and Ferra pressed, but Beertieh stopped the advance. MN tool scored austin and bel Vamition wins resengainte for the atti Hote fous, Pete wetetasley 3 to 1.
A floodlit match saw Molonglo pressuring Queanbeyan with early chances and strong defense. Molonglo's forwards, led by key players, attacked the wings while Queanbeyan countered, hitting the post and forcing saves as the game swung with intensity and strategic discipline.
Enquiries fail to identify the drowning victim found near Pungendere on June 8. Police say no definite ID yet. several photographs have been circulated without success. The body was reported as possibly connected to local unions, with the name McDonald appearing in limited records.
The Ghoulhitent donmtede rag champion won by inches from Phew in a close open race at Goulburn. Fastest time noted, two piles. The New Zealand horkew Boed display saw them defeat tpl furnd to nil text. The board of minim ment at Gaashbarn UMarket Hospital held an inquiry into deity and neglect. A new 600 000 gallon reservoir is planned to improve water supply for Goulburn.
A village church social at Feder Hall Miinwemdror raised funds for Hy Toren Catholic Church building. About wheat attendees enjoyed entertainment. Music by Messe Callagher and Neville Croker. Winners in chocolate wars were Miss Slee and Mer bos Saah. Prizes went to Mise Vielet Marshall and Mr Ho Smith.
Market notes report on sheep skin and wool prices with rates for different wool grades and heavy hides. Includes mentions of buyers and regions, fluctuating values, and notes on sale levels and market activity for the period.
Fragmentary text suggests a local victory or outcome with scattered proper nouns and dates, but details are obscured. The readable pieces mention entities that may be people, places, and events, yet no coherent event is established.
The annual meeting of the Rungen dore School of Arte was held at Pan eerdore on July 28. President Wyatten chaired with members including Evans Locke Cohen Thionnbd and others. The annual report shows a deficit and outlines revenues from race meetings and donations, with committee thanks and elections for the ensuing year.
The Molonglo Polo Club carnival begins Thursday and runs Friday and Saturday with the Gidleugh Cup at stake. Teams from Yass Cooma Geilhurn Currandealey and Molonglo join three daily matches at Dain root military college ground with finals on Saturday. A dance at Hotel Karri joins the social program with visiting players hosted by the Molonglo Telegraph.
Canberrains defeated West Canterbury 11 to 3 in a rough rugby league match at tiomboyan on Saturday. Key players included Pull liek W Kearney and F Bourk for Canberra with strong forwards led by J OBrien A Brown, while West Canterbury’s Southwell and Sutherland produced notable moments. Despite a defensive battle, Canberra’s handling and a late try by Palwin plus a successful conversion by Ballon sealed the win.
Duntroon defeated Molongla in a rugby match with nine players. Grant and Duvia scored tries for Duntroon, O'Casdd added a try, and Cooney kicked points. Byrne scored for Molongeie in a spirited contest.
Hall defeated Westridge by eleven points in a decisive basketball game. The matchup highlighted Hall's offense and Westridge's defense in a clear 11 point margin victory.
The report notes William Prince of Wales and George Prince discuss plus fours, with golf greats like Walter Hagen cited. It highlights evolving golf attire, the influence of court circles on style, and speculation about future polo and tennis attire akin to the era.
Queanbeyan Warigals clinched a win over Bega District with a 1 to 0 scoreline. The visiting side held strong defense as key players contributed to a narrow victory on the road.
The Canberra Temperance Society leader and the Staten President of the Band of Hope movement plan a visit to prisons at Ainslie. They will arrive on Thursday morning aboard a transport conveyance, aiming to advocate for temperance activities and society meetings in the region.
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