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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1937
Page
2
The report lists temperatures and barometric readings for Canberra across the day. It notes early morning lows around 41.6 degrees and afternoon highs near 61 degrees with several time stamped checks and barometer readings around 30.1 inches.
In a hard fought match Berenias clinched the premiership after extra time. Key players included Hall and J Goodwin for Berenias with E Thompson scoring in regular play and final tension in midfield as Boronia pressed for a late equaliser. The game ended 2-2 and went to a decisive extra period where Berenias prevailed.
Chiefly cloudy and unsettled conditions expected in Canberra with mild to warm daytime temperatures. Scattered thunderstorms likely as north to northwest winds prevail across the region.
The article debates an abnormal Far East stand in which Britain France Germany and Russia are preoccupied with Europe. It notes U S non intervention and possible Japanese gains in Manchuria and northern China, while China relies on its own resources amid rising militarism and questions the future balance of power.
A Paris based association offers thanks to the President for her work during the year and continues efforts regarding the Mise-Law improvement initiative presented to the President.
Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Gowrie, with Personal Staff, attended a pianoforte recital by Arthur Rubinstein at Albert Hall Canberra on Saturday. They also joined Lord Ranfurly at divine service at St John’s Church Canberra yesterday morning. The Commonwealth Solicitor General G S Knowles and Mrs Knowles returned to Canberra after visiting England where Mr Knowles attended the Imperial Conference.
Queanbeyan defeats Bowral 39 to 5 at the Showground with strong back division, fast open football, and decisive tries by Corcoran Day Kay and Kearney. Bowral injuries and late field goal by Norton shaped the late stages as Queanbeyan dominates Massy Cup pace.
Ideal conditions produced close results in the A Grade final and other grades semifinals. Barton beat Forrest in 7 rubbers to 3 with 138 games to 127, while unfinished matches and Saturday results highlighted strong play from De Salles, Morris, Hopkins, Piggin, Taylor, Hundt, and J Bennett.
In semi finals mixed events Weetangera strong with Barton out and O Sullivan Buckmaster duo advancing. Northbourne and Reid challenged as Hicks Jones and Crawley teams battled through uneven sets. Indies doubles key to Northbourne’s late comeback amid extending play and close rubbers.
Fire Brigade edged Yarralumla in a tight mixed doubles competition with McCallum and Miss Currie winning key rubbers. Reid led the charge for strong showings in singles and doubles as Forrest and Griffith faced tough opponents in a multi-team card event.
Christian Brothers and Canberra teams clashed at the Park Oval on Saturday noon in a rugged rugby contest. Bruce and Tiernan starred for Christian Brothers as they built a first half lead, then Canberra rallied with strong rucking and timely scores before Christian Brothers sealed a 25 to 0 victory. The Winter Cup saw mixed doubles and singles contests with Northbourne taking a close win in the final rubber.
Goulburn defeated Yass 42 to 11 in a Carr Cup clash at Goulburn yesterday. Lee Goulburn will face either a Berrima District League or Bowral League side next Sunday.
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