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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1938
Page
3
A fragmented OCR listing shows a radio broadcast schedule with references to programs like The Voice of Youth and The Us Magic alongside varied times and prices. It mentions previews, music items, weather, school features, and sports notes in a dense allusion to a prime broadcast lineup.
Victorian racing and boxing notes report Haythoy winning the Caulfield Cup style event and Macknames rising in Melbourne circles while Australian boxing match details unfold. John Bromwich dominates New South Wales tennis scene as Nakama eyes Sydney events and potential Davis Cup prospects loom for Australia.
Day one highlights in the ACT cricket fifth round feature Kingston's JR Mielone making 122 in a B grade match against Gucanb jan, with Northbourne’s R. Smith claiming sub-district honours after a 105 and a 26 with the ball. In A grade Hall posted 244 in an edge over Ainslie, while Gribble added 75, the top score of the day. Kappler fell short of a century for Manuka against Molonglo.
A fragmented score update notes a team's strong batting performance and a late innings stand. Valued players and exact scores are unclear, but the team appears poised for a fifth consecutive victory as the innings progress.
Robertson, the Manuks bowler, took seven Kingston wickets for 85 runs as Kingston chase stumbles and praise for Gow ing 82 and Gowing 95 highlight a tense match at Northbourne. Maloney brothers contributed heavily for Amplie, while Parkes and Kilgour provided support with key wickets and runs.
Applications invited for permanent appointments in Defence Melbourne offices. Opens include Inspector, Northbourne, and various technical, inspection, and overlooker roles with pay scales noted. Advertisement outlines application process, contact details, and closing date in January. Local meeting notices and cricket match summaries accompany the recruitment item.
Cadets press toward an outright win after Manuka crumble in the second innings. Dutabileton and Fis led the attack, Cadets batsman scored a stylish 50 with eight fours and a six. Manuka toppled for six in the second innings as Dumbleton and Hay shared bowling honours.
Fragmented score line shows Northbourne 2 defeating Cadets Northbourne 2 with notes on dismissals and bowling figures. Hipkins and Farnell took multiple wickets. Fraser and D. Cleary contributed with runs. Northbourne 1, Ainslie, Townsend, Welch, Goodwin, and Livingston listed with partial scores and not outs. The text includes several incomplete names and unclear innings details from a local club fixture.
Close match at Duntroq as North Bayme chase 208. Boay and C- Law top scored with 82 and 59 while staff took 7 for 1 in the innings. New ton 6-0 offered best bowling with Seured 1 for 6.
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