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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1931

Page

3

McKenzie’s Third Century Sparks Northbourne Sensation

Canberra cricket report notes McKenzie of Acton scored his third century, guiding Northbourne against Kingston at Northbourne Oval. The round featured a high-scoring Northbourne innings and notable bowling by Cavanagh, Ward, and Kappler amid a tense finish as Kingston pressed for a reply, with Manuka ground play also mentioned.

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Manuka and Acton clash in brisk cricket struggle

A low scoring match between Manuka and Acton featured key contributions from Mah and Conron for Manuka while Cavanagh, Mintford Tombs, and Hares anchored Acton’s bowling attack. Notable lines included Kilby and Coulton adding late runs as the innings closed 118. Barranger opened for Manuka with Hicks, while Barker and Carter supported, yielding a tense finish.

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Sub-District Match Ends In A Confused Weekend Fixture

Two bodied matches played Saturday witness Napthbournie forfeiting to Hallewig by forfeit and a tense contest between Hanberta Graymince and Alnalty van Poptpowed by waning run rate. Home side posted a cautious total as wickets fell then a late burst from Brinkman and Hughes with 100 runs boosted by a boundary surge. Mahoney, the left arm bowler, took three wickets as Weetononga Post and Telegraph endured a heavy loss.

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District Pennant Match Ends in Narrow Canberra Defeat

A noisy district pennant clash at North Canberra saw Ainatle win the toss and reach 172 in a tense innings. Bowler Morney led a steady Cannber attack, while Towle, Hines, and Levine stood out with key contributions as Hull and company chased but fell short in a nervy finish.

Aenain Bedea Dintegor Howitt Asaooiathan Grady Canberra Tiros Hines North Canberra Ainatle Hull Deuuttina Wuuther F. Opaham IT -Wan Colina Bolt Bowie Mae

Northbourne Marsh Triumph In Dramatic Grade Eight Match

Northbourne posted a dramatic Grade Eight win against Kingston Eight, with Toms anchoring an aggressive innings and Wardell starring in the Northbourne attack. The day featured 66 runs, several wickets, and standout bowling figures from Gowin, Canter, Hicks, White, and others as Northbourne claimed victory amid a flurry of late wickets.

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Faded Australian cricket recap with mixed players and scores

A garbled report chronicles a cricket match featuring players such as Young, Kellaway, and Nicholas, detailing bowling and fielding highlights, partnerships, and mid innings shifts. It notes debut mentions, team selections, and a Canberra Green tie to the Horreat on a weekend, with several names and partial scores scattered through the text.

Ainsite Mall ToUnk Arade Kellaway Yookeer Young Kilby Kerwood Warr KY Fung Funn Wellagay Altempcing & Mquare Nicholas Youre Toure Brent Helaine Young Smuitten Shrer Pune Ainslie Che Jaycre Beoreai

Steel magnate's fortune stirs odd land disarray

A fragmentary report notes the fortune of a steel magnate provoking stir at Mount Kinwea Priory in Northallwrion. The Yorkies the lent magnate names long firm Dur man Long and Company as beneficiary. Sir Hugh bequeaths part of assets for archaeological research, with his daughter Dr. Gertrodal connected to the arrangement.

Hell Mount Kinwea Northallwrion Yorkies Ohelewnin Durman Long and Company Middleuf Drouin Hugh Tew Gertrodal

Car for Melbourne Next Saturday Meantime Inv es

In Melbourne a car is listed for sale next Saturday through Wednesday with investor interest noted. The brief entry tags a local dealer and hints at limited availability for early buyers.

Royal gifts to museum from Tel-el-Kebir battle artifacts

The article notes royal gifts to a museum including weapons captured at Tel-el-Kebir. The items were presented to King Edward, then the Prince of Wales, and later Buckingham Palace. A ceremonial reception followed with the King and Queen inviting the Centenary Rabbition in April. Also described is a bronze box shaped like a medal showing the head of the Duke of Wellington and containing miniature colored engravings of the Belfea battle.

Tel-el-Kebir Edward Prince of Wales Buckingham Palace Duke of Willington

City Club Championship Braddon Matches Finals On Saturday

City Club Championship play on the Braddon green dominated by singles and rink events. Notable results include Hinges Championship with Mpendelove Holmes Shakespeare and others. rink games featured players such as Prowse Snaw Matin J Bhat and White Field, with several names like Richwedaon Coy and Wetrowan appearing in the entries.

Braddon Green Thengle RINK Prowse Snaw Matin J. Bhatee Es Glemeeme Richwedaon White Boar Coy Wetrowan Martin Spender

Size of Policemen Questioned by a Writer in Pepillar Moakanica

W Leonard Jonawon, physical comfort for the New Jersey Civil Service Communities, finds size rules for policemen clash with belief that big men are better. Among 430 applicants, only a portion met strength standards. Tests suggest height and bulk alone do not determine fitness or prevent crime.

Aks Pepillar Moakanica W. Leonard Jonawon New Jersey Civil Service Communiies Nike Thore Bel Wil Hurthor

Rifle Shooting Contests Start at Canberra Club

The Canberra club hosted an o i yaris range event on Saturday with members starting the Dever Trophy competition. Conditions were favorable. J Bracke and A Hua won notable shoots as the event opened.

Canberra Cint Pawin Vaciuble J. Bracke A. Huafwy Tau J. Brack Dovey G. Hay R

Fragmentary note on bequests and museum reform

The text records a failed grant or allocation totaling 86 000 with a Rettinn Museum writer Fat uD to the Prevent 45 000. It mentions Dr Woll's bequest and a fund toward founding a British School of Archaeology, with a target of around 20 000.

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