McDonald shines as South Eastlake dominate Northbourne
In a dramatic two hour cricket match at South Eastlake, McDonald hammered 148 in a strong top order display for South Eastlake. Northbourne’s bowlers struggled as South Eastlake posted a commanding total, with key wickets from Bowler Tud-ledge and others. Northbourne’s first innings featured McDonald’s 0/14 and steady bowling by Tickner and Hawkins, while Canberra’s innings faded under pressure as Tickner ripped through the lineup.
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Queanbeyan Triumphs Over Westlake In Wide Lead
Queanbeyan held a commanding position at Westlake with 168 for five and a final 164 declared as Westlake were bowled out for 108 in their first innings. Zelms led Queanbeyan to victory with strong bowling while Yandell and Britt claimed multiple wickets for Westlake.
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Duntroon-Duntroan Innings Duel Ends Narrowly
A low scoring dual at Duntroon saw Dumitroan and Can bern struggle in the first innings. Can Berry led with the only double figure score, while the Tieckner brothers shared most wickets. In the second innings Duntroon posted a solid 3 wicket stand as Tickner and Burley anchored. Final scores reflect a tight finish with several players contributing, and the match remains unsettled.
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Clapien Shines As Canberra Stumbles In Stunted Innings
Canberra advantages fade as North Canberra reach 107 in first innings while Glapson claims four for 19 and 64 not out for Canberra. Newlyn topNorth Canberra with 33, Hungerford and Hart contribute, bowling figures show tight spells and several batsmen fall cheaply. Final tally highlights Canberra’s fragile lead with several players’ names and scores scattered through the damaged report.
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Queanbeyan and White City Play Through Rugged Boxing Day Match
A fragmented cricket report sketches Queanbeyan and White City clashing in a weathered innings stand. Notable names like Burt, Gribble, Davison, and Gribble appear with wickets and scores, while fielding brilliance is noted on both sides. Final totals and individual scores are partially listed amid chatter of follow-ons and sundries from the match.
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One Tree Hill Edges South Eastlake In Low Scoring Tilt
One Tree Hill batted first scoring 73 in the first innings as South Eastlake struggled to 44 for 6 at stumps. Wickets toppled by Gribble and Kemp limited Eastlake with key spells. Kemp 8/22 led the bowling. In the second innings, South Eastlake were bowled out for a total of 78 with Gribble spearheading and Kemp again among the wicket takers.
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Northbourne Rally Ends With Close Capitol Hill Defense
Northbourne A grade began its innings at Northbourne Oval chasing Capitol Hill 141. Sutherland was tidy for Capitol Hill, Davis three catches behind the stumps. Northbourne’s Bain took three for 28, Conran two for 16 and 41, with Cottingham and Greville top-scoring in a promising stand of 18 and 19 not out respectively. Capitol Hill innings featured Davis, Sutherland and Greville among scores, while Greville 2/23 and Haylls 0/6 highlighted bowlers’ efforts.
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Capitol Hill Leads With Strong Bowling In North Canberra Match
Capitol Hill defeated North Canberra by 33 runs in a flat innings match at North Canberra wicket. Liam scored 69 and Capitol Hill posted 8 runs. North Canberra were 64 for four at stumps in the second innings as Hughes took four wickets in the first innings and five in the second with strong bowling from McNickle and Graham contributing valuable spells.
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Inter-Department Cricket Match Highlights 203 Run Total
Lands Department faced Survey and Drawing Policies of the Commission in a friendly inter–department cricket clash. Notable bowling by Miller and Griffiths and strong all rounders doubled as North Dour club reserves. Final totals show 203 with standout figures from Snowden and Waterford in a tense, early season fixture.
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New Australian Bowlers Sought Ahead of England Visit
A long and partly garbled report discusses Australian bowling prospects for the 1938-39 season ahead of England’s visit. It notes no bowler of sufficient merit has emerged from Victoria, South Australia, or Queensland yet, though some promising players like Hurwood, Whitfeld, and Williams are mentioned. The piece emphasizes the need for reliable wicket takers and hints that future stars may come from country centers, echoing prewar strength and postwar hopes.
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Main road grant to Yarralumla Shire Queanbeyan Cooma link
A grant for the main road to connect Yarralumla and Queanbeyan Cooma is reported by the Yarralumla Shire Council. A communication from the W S W Main Roads Board notes the grant and its intended use. Most funds will go toward the road from Queanbeyan to Botany and onward.
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Fiddling for Worms and Electric Plans Face Rural Uses
A fragment discusses pest control methods with worm catching and uses of electricity in farming. It notes attempts in North Carolina Michigan and England and cites the 1926 Electricity Supply Act aiming to provide rural power. The piece highlights farmer training, exhibit shows, and rising public power uptake by Ayrshire Electric Board where farm connections grow from 200 to 700.
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Eating by Fingers in Past Etiquette Discussed
A historical note traces table manners from the sixteenth century when using fingers was common across classes. It describes etiquette like public finger washing before meals and the shared custom of avoiding utensils, highlighting how refinement shaped dining practices among all social levels.
Publication data from Cy 4 Shindee speare and Canberra notice
The fragment records a publication detail credited to Cy 4 Shindee speare for the Federal Capital Press. It mentions a registered office in Ainslie Canberra, indicating an official company location and listing context for the notice.
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