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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 12, 1951

Page

7

Victoria Fails To Make Draw In Shield Match

Victoria failed by eight minutes to force a draw as New South Wales dominated on a wicket favoring the visitors. Key performances included Fitchett and Chambers for Victoria in their first Shield match, Lee Walker impressing with pace and aggression, and clear NSW control through the innings. Flockton faced a fast spell, Trueman secured the catch, and early NSW totals indicated the result.

Pruns New South Wales Batanen Wich Fitchett Chambers Geelong Brilllant Tennuy'alar j-Limited Atrokor Lee Walker Victoria Signy N.S

Sydney council elects O'Dea as Lord Mayor with higher allowance

Sydney council today elected Alderman O'Dea Lord Mayor for 165 percent and raised the general allowance to £6,000 from £3,000 to cover extra expenses during the Royal visit. Alderman Carroll proposed the increase on behalf of the General Purpose Committee. The motion passed despite Civic Reform Party opposition.

Sydney Ald. Bc O'Dea Geneeral J.J. Carroll Civic Reform Party

Sale Realises £1000 From Building Materials and Tyres

The sale yesterday of building material, office furniture, and inflation coin stores realised about £1000 from 120 items. Dealers from Melbourne attended and paid high prices for used tyres. One batch of 151 worn tyres fetched about £418 and tyres overall brought strong prices.

Wjposal Infcatian Draponkis

West Indies collapse at Adelaide in first class match

West Indies slumped to 303 in the second innings against South Australia, with Worrell enduring two ducks in three innings. Noblet’s sharp spin broke the stubborn stand as South Australia won outright by 397 runs, leaving the touring side vulnerable on the tour.

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