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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1949

Page

3

Canberra Defends Territory In Rough Semi Final Rugby League

Canberra maintains territorial edge amid hard clashes with Queanbeyan in a semi final. Key moments include tackles by Williams and O’Brien, injuries to Haselgrovey, and Burns converting a late score as 1,000 spectators watched a tense warm match. Junior match saw Yak Juniore beat Arderal Rovers 11-6 with Best players named Grieves and Hey.

Canberra Cinah Banit- Owt Mora Mactan Ravn Mitcher Southwell Queanbeyan Cantera Haselgrovey T Nia Qeborne O'Brien Williams Ftazegrove Aannat Canborra Tees Ascher Burns Tor Puto Taxinge Yak Juniore Arderal Rovers Toaterat Rovers

North Canberra Defeats Captain Flat in Dreary Rugby Match

North Canberra beat Captain Flat 10 to 7 in a low scoring Rugby Lewmic Group Interstown contest at Northbourne Oval. North Canberra moved the ball freely and fed 10 nil Nat time as Captain Flat’s three quarters struggled.

Ita Rankin North Canberra Canberes

Electric Battery Found On Horse At Rockhampton

An electric cell was found in the saddle of a horse at Rockhampton raising questions about ownership and intent. Stewards examined the incident and related details, with implications for equine safety and gambling or betting considerations tied to the animal.

Rockhampton

Old Man Burned to Death in PalMel Shack Fire

An elderly man Reginald Mitchell, aged 67, perished in an early morning blaze at a shack in Palmel. Police believe his smoking pipe sparked the fire, causing him to collapse in a blind corner. Reports mention hastily leaving the building, but he failed to escape.

Bydnet Reginald Mitchell Palmel Rom Mitchel Blind Comer

Canberra Hockey Cup Trials Clash Draws Crowds

Northern Monsters and Waratah clash in a preliminary that leads to a grant final against Old Canberra. Waratah secure a 3 1 victory over Barton with Redpath and Allen starring, while Old Canberra defeat Norther 2 1 with Colwell netting twice. Queanbeyan and Barton advance to semifinals with University suffering a forfeit.

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Women’s Basketball Scores From Local Matches

In a bustling set of Friday games, GC defeated TW and Rt. Christopher’s beat Grammar Tf BT. Pyattwick edged 10-9, while a forfeit from W.C.A. influenced the slate. Grammar drew with TWA Iaad, and High defeated Rinne 11 to 1 in a tight schedule published by Chivtogtar.

Rentta Geturday V.w.oa Rt. Christopher's Grammar Tf Pyattwick

Tennis results from a busy midweek round with multiple divisions

The report lists pennant results across A and B grade divisions, with Barton and Braddon notable winners. It notes mixed and ladies events, juvenile championship held at Manuka, and midweek tennis with two rounds left before the next stage, detailing several matchups and scores.

Orace Ainslie A Alnakie T Northourne Barton Th Barton Teesuite Manuka Yoatertey K. Rymie Ebs Aingice Mize Bridgman K. Clarke Ingaton Vy Railway Aisley Rold Braddon Tv Northbourne Reid I Shaddon Allway

Seaman Arrested for Assault After Liverpool Incident

Police arrested a group of four seamen after a crew member, Ernest Geer, was stabbed and admitted to hospital. The incident occurred aboard a ship in Liverpool, with details still developing.

Rydney Ernest Geer Une Int Lomad Ahip Levenpool

Canberra Court Tells James T Grant For Drunkenness

James Thomas Grant, 31, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly at the Hotel Civic on Australia Day weekend. He was fined and warned, with a seven day remit if unpaid. Police report say he overturned glasses in a disturbance at the counter. Local court records note the magistrate was G R Rhodes, B M.

James Thomas Grant Tab Warer Hotel Civic G. R. Rhodes B.M Ithe

Ring Action Spars with Incomplete Names and Scores

In the ring Rodney, Sunday, and Lee Grabig faced Ray Gunkel in a main bout. Grabig won with a close score, 18.1 to 17.0, in a two fall setup.

Rydney Lee’ Grabig Ray Gunkel

Fractured wrist noted in 1940 notices and meetings

Fractured wrist reference appears among a jumble of 1940 notices including public meetings at North Side y pn Wentridge Hall and election candidates for Advisory Council Hospital Board. Also lists vacancies and varied notices from Times Office.

Clerical North Side Wentridge Hall Quinane Arvice

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