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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1949

Page

3

Australia fights back with dramatic Davis Cup doubles win

Forest Hills match reports a tense Davis Cup doubles victory for Australia 56 4b 10 8 9 7 9 7 as Sidwell and Mulloy outperform opponents amid service issues and late pressure. Despite setbacks, the Australian duo clinches crucial points to lift the tie.

Australia Forest Hills Sedgman Ageinst Schroeder Sod Schwall Gonzalon Australien Miaralinn Tve Fan Bidwell Bromwwich Mulloy Brom Canuoy Ty Wen Chenae Tromwien Wells Yugoroual Mullay Huert Rich Sidwell

Australians See Winning Chance Amid Mixed Odds

The report outlines speculation on Prank Reagman and My Bidwell in a forthcoming match involving alley conker or similar form, with team manager Clim Bproule outlining strategy and concerns over the weather and Becyman facing Schroeder. Sedgman’s role and possible outcomes are discussed as Bidwell battles Gane Len.

Reagman Bidwell Alngten Alley Rom Rom Clim Ral Becyman Ageinat Schroeder Sedgman Genie Asmorrow Inrowle Ganelen Dee

Nurse Slashed With Butcher Knife at Sydney Hospital

A 17 year old nurse was attacked with a butcher knife at Stpathalla Hospital in Sydney. The assailant, a man described as a young victim, chased by police, allegedly struck the nurse on the cheek and face. Nea mutual nurse Gwen Smith reported the incident as the suspect shouted and fled. the man was later charged with wounding.

Sydney Nurme Stpathalla Lundy Toahe Jegon Murs Smith Grehbul Laker

Norths Narrowly Out, Bathurst Loss Causes Turmoil

Norths lose by one point to Western Central at Bathurst as Norths missing key players and injuries cripple their attack. Central Western capitalized on a late penalty goal, while Norths battled back with tries from Wilson and Jones to keep within a single score.

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Women's Hockey Recap From Batuniay Match

Results show Ew students defeated Sarson by five goals to nn with a key margin of three goals earlier. The contest featured standout play from An mane and EXtanbeyan with several late efforts, as Y.C. posted a zero score.

Une Matenes Batuniay Sarson Extanbeyan Dateaies Y.C

Compton Strikes Best Form In County Cricket Report

London match reports Denis Compton leading Middlesex's effort with strong innings as New Zealand shock opponents and other first class results across counties. Scores show Middlesex 315 for 15 declared, Sussex and Worcestershire notable outputs, with players such as Brookes and Hadrich contributing, amid a stream of variable county results.

London Denis Lords Gainer New Zealand Gowis Bari Cowie Ayahy New Sealand Orthamptonshire Glouceseraiee Brookes Tannushire Weannenk G. Hadrich Hampabira Ireland Ealie Langridge Sheppard

Von Wida Holes In One At Western Australia Open

A garbled sports note records Von Wida scoring a hole in one during the Western Australia Open after a surge in the third round. The event notes two at-rushes and repeated near misses, with mention of a 17 foot miss and subsequent recovery attempts.

Aining Vis Nida

Record Run Breaks Meter Dash Mark at Hawaiian Championships

A sprinter broke the existing world record by winning the meters race at the Hawaiian championships today with a time of 40.8 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 3 minutes 80.5 seconds set by El Binh at Hawaii. A similar event was held at the American championships recently.

Bos Ace el Binh Hae Wail Tmi Seline

A Grade hockey thriller as Northern suburbs beat Waratah in Griffith

Northern suburb team edges Waratah in a tight A Grade match at Griffith with key plays by Mortha and Saber late in the game. Final scores show Queanbeyan, FMC, and RIC advancing in the respective grades with spirited clashes and standout drives from Grasham, Beales, and Barton.

Griffith Ub Urba Northsiaiaaeee Keith Mortha Brilant Basta Yell Northern Bubirks Cenber Gene Binal Shtember Uburbe Seattle Huirren Waretah Motths Jevean Grasham Bohenke Ill Waretana Shannon Adamson Adolf Yeent al Grimm Quesnbeyan RAMFC Quewn Beyan Rewult Queanbeyan Pai Laverbeck FLMC Beales Rom Crisp Bell Ralc Hian‘aald Gray Marton Ny FMC Barton —Tresalda

Joy Nichols to Perform Near London Tonight

The Evening News reports Joy Nichols will appear in an Australian cabin and Wageata show in London. Nichols has been attracting attention on radio’s Take Its Prom Mere and starts a two week run with a tomorrow evening appearance at the Pal Indium.

London Sunaay Evening News Stut Joy Nichols Oklahoma Michols Bern Attering Pal Indium

Von Cramm Triumphs In International Tennis Semifinal

In Istanbul on Sunday, German player von Cramm defeated Australia’s Morper 6 3 by 34 in a semifinal of the international ers championship. The match featured an uneven start and von Cramm’s decisive 6 1 finish, while other results noted Bosw from Belgium and Gocihand also advancing in doubles later.

Istanbul von Cramm Germany Duck Morper Australia An Arraceat Migmora Bosw Tissy Pierre Gocihand Belgium

Two Killed and 40 Injured in Weekend Accidents

Weekend crashes across Sydney and districts left two dead and forty injured. A car plowed into a telegraph pole at Botany and a motor cyclist near Princes Highway suffered severe injuries. Victims included Neville Tut of Prince's Highway and Taber Ekerny of Yarra, both hospitalised with multiple injuries. police detained a 32 year old driver.

Rydney Unday Rand Sydney Gt Botany Potmny Victor Morhsa Conroy Ggecur Prices Highway Sutherland

Three Men Accused in King's Cross Home Invasion

In a King's Cross incident three men allegedly forced entry to a private residence. A resident was attacked, receiving kicks to the head, as the assailants allegedly demanded valuables and fled after a confrontation with occupants. Police report three men were later charged.

Aydnen Rundas Ming Che Ins 7 Uildera Pucat Aman Ronald Poole Cent Kama Fous Bea

Ring Results at Newcastle Stadium Infernal Night

Report from Newcastle Stadium documents a boxing card led by Rid Chapman and Bid Grimes with multiple rounds and bouts. Notable names include Joe Manners Fred Woolter Les Dobson and referee listings with weight classes and round counts.

Newcastla Newcastle Rid Chapman Kod Bid Grimes Joe Manners Fred Woolter My Amitn Kaid Les Dobson Remind Aydnen Weratie Ai Sydney Bladtum Dick Maines Dewt Tarman White

New Wizard in Georgia Seeks Agency Mentions

Fragmented OCR summary notes a new wizard theme in Georgia with references to associations and officials. Former Attorney General Tom Clark is named in connection to the matter. The text is garbled but implies regulatory or agency involvement and possible legal context.

New Georgia Ineenanbearring Green's Light Amirieen Meranwhile Tom Clark Yeor Pia Kiana Ie Mibe Ee Gene Jered Puncenny Rigina Xo

Pre School Conference Tomorrow at University College

A pre school conference is set for tomorrow at University College. James K Flynn seeks Australian naturalisation under the Citizenship Act. An Australian Labor Party branch campaign event is planned in Canberra with a practice session and a meeting led by Secretary William Hoffman.

Young Challcea J. Walch Beertary Baatione Fate 1 James K. Flynn Torn Et Akron Oia TAA Universitet ‘College

Classifieds advertise vacancies and goods in Kingston area

A scan of a Kingston page shows multiple vintage classified items. Jobs for Woolworths junior female shop assistants with 10 to 16 years experience, accommodation needs and used goods listings from KG Martin Co, J. Marts & Co, and various consumer electronics and appliances priced to attract buyers. Also reports a stolen property notice and a missing item about a valuable reptile theft.

Mark Thie Woolworths Ltd Kengaton

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