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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1952
Page
3
A TWA man was killed in a hit and run involving a modern sedan and eight cars. Police said the driver fled the scene as witnesses described the ordeal. Investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing traffic camera footage for identification.
In a rough edged season update RBC delivered a surprising A Grade display against Old Canberrana and Queanbeyan University. Old Canberrans beat Queanbeyan 4 2 while Northern Suburbs defeated Grammar 2 1 in the grand final, with Barton and Hall among scorers and a tense finish shaping the title race.
Open American Tournament at Manch uka Courts showcases a lively mix of divisions and mixed play. Teams from St Patrick's Turner RMC Northbourne and others compete across divisions with notable performances from Reid Braddon Kingston Forrest and Fi hswick. Mixed and ladies divisions feature strong showings, while results highlight close matches and evolving standings.
Results from a golf day at Royal Canberra Golf Club show A and B grade winners with 40 and 38 points respectively. B grade leaders include A Martin 38 and Turner 36, while C grade top tally is Ho Huot 37. Federal Club secret partner foursome winners were Robinson and Armstrong with 34 points, runners-up Lather and Beadman and Manon with 54 and 50 points respectively.
The Canberra Homing Club staged the Ladies Race from Brockinbingal on Saturday for a trophy donated by Mr J Wil Manx. Winner was Mrs L Martin of Arielle Munro’s entry stood, and Mrs P Words of Oake State took third. Numerous pigeons endured the race while teams including Waratah and Rap Vet competed. At the match end, Rap Vet captain Garvion Fyaher received the Martin Cup from the Association’s Gaiden in a ceremony at Northern Suburbs.
Canberran fire crews welcomed a new tank waggon delivered by road and arrived Saturday morning. It will stay in Canberra for about a week to instruct A.C. roman in the use of a machine designed for river Metropolis Pine. Senior Fireman T. Hyten handles duties with the Canberra fire brigade as work continues on the new delivery.
The report lists top players for WCA 1 High and various regional sides including J Lambert G Cowie J Seifert B Lake D Buckiey Lab Revers B Wroe and others. It notes match results such as High 1 defeating Wert Quean 17 3 and West Ridge versus Royale with forfeit for WIRLAINE, plus several forfeit mentions and matchup notes.
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