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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1939

Page

6

Cycling Centre 1M Championships Dominated by Burn and Robinson

Robinson and J O Mara starred as riders dominated a 30 mile plus route in the junior events with Burn taking the lead in the 42 mile overall championship. The report notes Robinson’s late surge to post a fast final distance time while Burn maintained a solid pace. Junior riders completed a 15 mile leg from a disorderly start, with Go Murn and others showcasing superiority in a tight field.

Popper Mererin Kelly Mage Mina Burn Robinson Murn Senkiex Staptes

Canberra Cup rugby action at Northbourne avast on Wednesday

In the Canberra Cup matches at Northbourne avast on Wednesday, six teams compete with start times set to suit the Southern Monaro team’s travel from Bombala Hovteen Suburbia and Mastern Sub. Universit earned a notable win over Militia in the first round while Southern Monaro suffered a 12–Yow’ha defeat and beat MUI. Four teams remain in contention at Wat place as the schedule unfolds. An upcoming Duntroom match features RAM against MC stat, while Star and Eastern Suburi also figure in the day’s program.

Northbourne Manaro Bombala Hovteen Mastern Subihe Universit Militia Routhern Monaro MUI Pranont Monarc Star Suburi

Victoria Park Cricket Acceptances and ACT AGM Report

The ACT Cricket Association released details from the annual general meeting held at Manuka Oval. The committee backed ongoing ACT aid to unions and expressed regret over dismissals of O'Donnel and Baon from the field while noting matches at Northbourne and Duntroon ovals and related schedules. Local unions urged improvements and support for forthcoming actions.

Benaye A.C.T. Cricket Association Manuka Oval Hwy Unis Tiwaa Bathurst Unio GG McLaod

Eastlake Best and Fairest Eyre Leads Season Awards

John Eyre of Eastlake crowned best and fairest, edging Guimen and James in a heavy points race. Other top finishers include Kay Queanbeyan, Were Manuka, and McNamara Queanbeyan with ten votes. results reflect strong wing play and accurate kicking. Finals fixtures set for Saturday with seniors Acton vs Amalie at Manuka Oval and intermediates Manuka vs Queanbeyan at Kingston Oval.

John Eyre Eastlake Times Aim Eyre Guimen Astlake James Ainslie Kay Queanbeyan Manuka W. Rogers Acton McNamara Turday Inez Mwason Amalie St Manuka Oval Mines Rovers Dilek Iivleion Cook Ainelle Jors Thrilla

Cup Doubles Faces Key Match in Sydney Theatre Scene

A report on Cup Doubles partners De Faulier High Caste and Mosaic in a dense race card. Micawber, Te Haro, Corranga and Poerson feature, with Poerson set to debut in Sydney on Saturday, promoted by McCarten.

Defaulier Epsom Micawber Te Haro Corranga Poerson Sydney McCarten

Rifle Shooting at the Hughes Shield Event

A rifle shooting competition was held at the Yale range with prizewinners named as Watson and E G Lewis. The event names Hughes Shield and honors shooters including R. Rhield and others from local clubs.

Do Yale T, Watson Land E.G. Lewis

Public Service Bowling Competition And Tiverton Cup Selection

A historic public service bowling event featured a series of matches with teams including Lewin, Storey, Taylor, and Wardemer. The program announced that the team to represent Queanbeyan for the Tiverton Cup against Canberra next Sunday was selected, with shooting set to commence at 4 PM.

Wally Harvest Rink W. G. Chapman Love Percival Bale Prime Minster Sevnjgr Elves Chaual Comber Lewin Johnsson Jiu Publi Sevier Asrogien Bes Tram Patlie Buwhers Alten Johnston Queanbeyan Tiverton Cup Can Berm Butt G. Ht Gregory A. KG Johan Bgs Lewin weGiven Gi Storey W. Stephens H.C. Taylor J Wardemer J. Harman

All Australia Tennis Duo Delayed By Crowd Interference

Boston reports the All Austral doubles championship match between Quint Bromwich and Cyantini Hovman was postponed to tomorrow after fans interrupted play. Mercer Taney, famed American coach, asserts America will win through brains. Hopman, Bromwich and others weighed in on the postponement and recent tournament results. George Malo led a ballot showing 400 votes in the commission's poll.

Boston Quint-Bromwich Cyantini Hovman Hopmar Mercer Taney Coweh America Eny Hopman Repiian Bydney Bromwich Dhu du Uva Ad. Com Unis Chin George Malo

Victorian Backing Club profits reported after year

At the annual meeting of the Victorian Backing Club in Melbourne the club announced profits of about £21,000 for the past year. An additional £7,500 was spent on improving and maintaining course amenities and facilities.

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