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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1926
Page
9
A Canberra mixed foursome golf event drew 46 players under clear conditions with strong scores well into the 80s and 90s. Notable pairings included Miss Forsyth with Mr House and Miss James with Mr Price, as competitors praised improving standards and future monthly mixed events.
Thursday activity at Canberra Golf Club featured an eclectic nine hole stroke handicap with warm weather and strong scores. The report lists several players and scores including Mrs Loughrey Mrs Davies Mrs Dickinson and Mrs Davidson with ties to be resolved on dates to be arranged as three matches remain before finalization.
The article surveys Villiers contenders led by Vanly Scams with strong favorite claims after Warwick Farm success. Bacchus Colesburg and Strongbow loom as serious rivals with mixed form, while Colesburg and Sam King are noted as possible challengers for the Summer Cup and related events.
After 12 years Australia wins the world sprint championship with 22 year old Tha Ganner Banner winning the 120 yards at Glasgow on September 4 in 11.9 seconds. The feat follows a long line of Australian champions and is heralded as a boost for running in Australia.
A three rink team from Goulburn visited Canberra on Saturday to play the locals in bowls. Despite a stiff breeze hindering play, the visitors won decisively on two of the three rinks. The match offered educational experience for beginners, with friendly spirit and hospitality at Hotel Canberra.
Boxing figure Billy Grime United States-bound bid aims to capture welter crown following holding featherweight and lightweight belts. Born at Young in 1902, Grime rose from early bouts in 1919 to championship class by 1923, later securing and defending multiple titles.
Fragment from a ledgered chat shows Mrs Brown asking about a man’s whereabouts and a humorous reply about a difficult task at a well. The terse dialogue hints at everyday village life and neighborly concern.
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