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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1947
Page
3
The report lists numerous tennis results with names such as Forrest Braddon and North, detailing wins and losses across a sequence of matches. It notes several defeats and scores, including 6-4 and 4-0 style results, across multiple players and teams in a vintage sports roundup.
Reported incident at a local venue details an injury following a horse throw involving a person identified as Mr B Wartlow. Medical aid was requested and attended at the scene with treatment administered.
The fragment references Charmosan face powder with listed color tones including Yuchel Naturslis Paci Mun Tae and mentions a phrase I Say U3. It reads like a product label or advertisement noting color names rather than a cohesive article.
Queanbeyan and Canberra clashed before a record crowd of about 4 900. The Blues pressed with Bayles and Belichambers best in defense while Pat Omnes and Hawke led Canberra’s attack. Final score Queanbeyan 9 Canberra 4 with a late Canberra surge halted by Queanbeyan’s strong line.
Suburbs win the semi final and advance, with key play by Norths forwards and Canberra Grammar School poor showing. Norths break through in late minutes as Brown and Derryman score, edging Grammar 17 19 in a tense clash.
Fragmented text lists players and scores such as Be Te Grade C Runwell 14 31 HT A Turasty 8, J F Trepsuire 481 3, Be Lose 138 and others. includes mixed initials, partial ages, and inconsistent team references, yielding an incomplete, hard to parse game summary.
Barton led the game with strong defense and decisive plays. University opponents struggled to match the Barton attack as the period pressure kept both teams close. Shoreline defense and key saves defined a tense final. Barton prevailed amid hard-hitting moments and standout performances from Barnes, Shawn, and Christie.
The fragment references Canberra market items and prices, noting demand for victuals and wines, with mentions of canteen refreshment and street stalls. It hints at transportation or shipping links and a price list context, but the readable text is incomplete.
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