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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
5
A garbled report lists results and names from a mixed division pennant event. It mentions scores, participants such as Braddon and Barton, and divisions including Mixed-Division 1 and 2 with several 40s and 30s figures, though many fragments are unreadable.
The ladies mid week semi finals will be held at Manulks Courts on Wednesday afternoon. Anniie 1 are outright leaders while Teaders and Reve challenge. Preliminary rounds determined the final matchups with Amaile 1, Braddon and Rail wer among top teams. Umpires will be provided by Orale.
In Brookline on Sunday Bill Talbert and Gardnar Mulloy defeated Hopman and Greenberg to advance to the final. The Americans led early and controlled the match, with Mulloy delivering key returns and Talbert backing him up to seal the victory. The pair then eased through the third set to secure the win and set up a championship clash.
London racing report notes St Christopher and St Patrick's wins, with Australian jockey W T Evans booking a ride. B Grade sees Guides defeat Baptista Wackies 24 to 0, and High 2 taking a noted win amid the week’s events.
The article describes a midweek match featuring six RMC men and lists players from several clubs including Canterbury Cup winners, Canterra First Grade and Norths. It notes a successful main curtain rules run and a junior final stream where Jarvand’s team beat Northern Suburb by five. The donor, Eric Kennedy, chief executive officer of Associated News, funded the event.
Norths outplayed Old Canberrans to claim the Canberra Cup in a keenly contested match. Kennett and Dowie starred for Norths with multiple tries as the team dominated defence and scoring in the semi final and set up a final against Waratah.
The British Isles defeated Australia 19 to 6 in the opening test, with standout Welsh player J Dinek Jonon scoring 40 points and England’s Williams and Jones contributing to the late surge. Australia rallied briefly but failed to overturn the deficit as Britain built a decisive lead and held on to win.
West Indian bowler Benny Samadnin delivered a remarkable display for 40 overs taking 6.4 overs two maidens and 12 runs for withers as Gloucestershire were all out. Walcott replied with 146 not out and Morcemersnire faced a tough chase after winning the toss.
There were 188 competitors at the Royal Canberra event with Galloway winning. In A Grade results J Gail led Btae with 38, followed by RAL Byte 33 and others. VB Grade saw Menara 37 top Adama, Batley noted later.
A cluttered page lists items for sale including a 1927 Pontiac Panel Van with aluminum body £120, a Dodge Utility in good order, and various housing and exchange offers. Employment ads show domestic help inquiries and a receptionist role. Also appears are contact numbers and local address references amid dated miscellaneous notices.
A long notice describes an exhibition at CANDELA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE with free admittance, dates including Friday to Sunday, 2 pm to 5 pm, and a NSW Branch secretary attending. It also mentions the NSW Football Umpires Association meeting, a music recital at the Music Society, and a university training opportunity with details on venue, dates, admission, and personnel.
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