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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

2

Cricket Matches Abandoned In Territory Competition

Cricket matches across all grades in the Territory were abandoned on Saturday due to rain. Eight results were wins, four draws, and several games halted after first days with Queanbeyan beating Westlake by 68 runs, while White City fell to Queanbeyan by three wickets and 101 runs.

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Friendly match seals trophy for Railway Institute over Queanbeyan

A friendly weekend match between Queanbeyan and Railway Institute decided the trophy with Railway Institute winning by 27 runs. Opening batsmen Keys and Gribble fell early as Institute bowlers dominated, supported by consistent batting from Murray and Power. Gribble and Gibbs shifted bowlers, while Bannon’s solid average kept Queanbeyan hopeful, but Institute’s total proved enough to claim the cup.

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Trafalgar link in Lenden can Arust daughter of admiral’s aide

A garbled account links a Trafalgar veteran to Lenden can Arust through his daughter, Oulsa Bull, and mentions Vice-Admiral Norwich Dutt and Captain George Dull. It notes the Mars battle presence and a monument in St Paul’s crypt.

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Golf Queanbeyan Heights MM Club Results Report

A garbled report from Queanbeyan Heights MM describes a captain versus president friendly match with several pairings and wins. Notable results include Woodger beating Hering, Campbell defeating Nicholson, Kenney overcoming Graenwool, and Mrs Warren beating Mrs Halmar. Captain’s side saw Nesbitt and others win, and club officials praised improvements and a new secretary. The piece notes future membership growth and holiday links play.

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Queanbeyan Band Forms Policy At Meeting

A meeting of the Queanbeyan Band, presided by Mayor H. T. Land, approved a vigorous policy for development. The financial report showed a profit of £28 18s 11d, with new instruments purchased at £289. Members voted subscription rates and elected officers, including Patrons Mayor Te Laid and Aldermen Taylor and Johnson, and agreed to seek a municipal auditor.

Queanbeyan G.U H. T. Land Inett Gand Jeno Haktson F. By Foster Jearners Jones Te Laid BH. C. Taylor AL Johnson Mr. A. ©. Bowers Messrs EE. Robertson Genk H.G. Colmin J. B. Young B. Houghton HB. J. Richardson M.H Otourky GT. Campbell T. Creton Wi H. Freebody J Gallagher Resch G Melnues Land Mossie McCauley E Robertson T Welr Grdzeary Muunicipal Council

Attract ive Programme At Queanbeyan Meeting

The Queanbeyan club outlines a weekend racing programme with Sydney horses expected to compete. Highlights include opening Handicap 10 pounds, 6 furlongs Flying Handicap 167 pounds over 4 furlongs, Queanbeyan Handicap 18 pounds over 7 furlongs, and Farewell Handicap 110 pounds over 4 furlongs. A Maiden Handicap of 8 pounds over 1 furlong is planned as a special race. Secretary Mr A C Monne presides.

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Meeting onl Territory CrighketsWeno clation at Acton Holl 1st night

A disputed cricket meeting at Acton Hall discussed executive action and alleged misstatements by Mr Tickner and Mr Douglas. Delegates debated removal from the executive committee and whether to report the matter to the association. The motion to report was carried after heated exchanges.

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Vaudeville Entertainers At The Triumph Theatre

A Friday night vaudeville program at Triumph Theatre featured the Tanned Band and a lineup including Ja0 Hallings Erle Attwood and Joe Hastings. Acts ranged from impersonations and comic songs to piano pieces and dancing with Miss Winnie Hewitt Grace Bordner and Ben Brian among the highlights. The show wrapped with a pantomime style tribute Spirits and a song by request while hospital committee members thanked participants during an interval.

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Turbulent meeting of the Territory cricket association and resignations noted

Delegates filled the Acton Social Rooms for a tense session amid disputes over executive decisions. Mr Douglas resigned after criticizing the panel, and new leadership positions were discussed while rules and clearances were debated amid calls for unity and planning a schools competition.

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