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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1928
Page
3
In Port of Conn a ten round match ended with Grime defeating Smith on points. The bout drew boos from some observers as the verdict appeared unpopular. Grime pressed early and finished with sharper punches dominating the later rounds.
Grime won the third round by a small margin as the crowd cheered. In the fourth Grime opened defense and landed blows before the fifth where a cut opened above Smith's eye. The bout remained close through round ten with Smith outpunching Grime late.
Divers in the Anasing scene recovered about 300 champagne bottles from the confluence of the Mocelle and the Tthine rivers. Spectators flooded the riverbank as the haul was brought to the surface and crowds grew rowdy.
An ancient find in Whitby reveals a bag of silver and a loafing floor chest beneath a thatched roof. The discovery occurred during repairs at a mass-house once linked to Nicholas Duusteute and Cathode pled. The Culprit Parker Mostuste was arrested in 1678 after the room was forgotten and later rediscovered during reconstruction.
A detailed model of the General Motors Australia Ltd organization shows plants in Melbourne Sydney Adelaide and Perth with over two thousand workers. The miniature is elaborate, illustrating plant scope and activities and outlines planned procurement and salaries to support national distribution.
A fragmented report details a city meeting where officials consider a case involving drunkenness and licenses. Names such as Cauphill and Porrest appear among attendees, with Bee mentioned in connection to the proceedings.
Eastlake held its lead in the Australian robes premier league by defeating Queanbeyan on Saturday. Acton forfeited in Athealic, leaving twelve players in line.
Eastlake edged Queanbeyan 10 points as rivals traded chances amid tense play and ill feeling. Key performers included Turnbull, Cottrell, Daniels for Eastlake and Masters, Bydes for Queanbeyan, with late goals sealing the home team’s narrow victory.
In a hard fought Massey Cup rugby match Queanbeyan defeated Yass with stubborn defense and faster ball movement. Key players included Queanbeyan's OConnor Marsh and Appa, and Yass's Keyes Kenneds Yorke and Nash as both teams pressed for late scoring chances.
Notice outlines additional weekly concession fares for various routes in the Federal Capital area effective from August 28. It details Grifwith Shops to Tondon Circuit Shops tickets and several other intra city weekly journeys with specific daily time windows and per ticket costs. Also includes probate notice for Sheila Macpherson estate with administration sought by Hugh Duncan Livingston and invitation for claims by creditors.
South Sydney Juniors visited Canberra and beat a combined Canberra junior side with a final score close to South Sydney six goals and numerous behinds to Canberra six goals and four behinds. Milla led the visitors with strong play and Lindley starred for Canberra.
EXDERS will be received until noon on Monday 27th August for two minor services at Aiialle including erection of timber cimages to six dwellings and about 360 ft of paling fencing to Section 46 Aiialle. Labour and materials, deposits with tenders, envelopes marked Tender for. No tender necessarily accepted.
Racing notes from Sydney discuss Reonul and Magdai as leading Epsom Handicap contenders after Rosehill performances. Attention focuses on Randwick trials and suburban tracks to gauge form, with Ming dai and other stablemates noted for market moves and potential advantages.
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