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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1932

Page

6

English Captain Defends Leg Theory Upon Arrival

English captain D R Jardine addressed criticism of the leg theory during a civic welcome in Launceston. He said the leg stump attack originated in Australian papers and noted the tactic has been used in tests and village greens. Jardine argued the approach is neither new nor dangerous and has proven effective despite scrutiny.

Launceston D. R. Jardine Tem Jardine Engiliahmen England

Canberra contracts awarded for pavilion, sheds and renovations

Contracts let in the Federal Capital Territory include additions to the ton al pavilion at Forrest for £107 to W A ONeill Griffith. A store building removal and re erection to Forrest pavilion goes to H Johnson Canberra at £91 14 0. Internal external renovations to the Bachelors Quarters Acton awarded to D Whelan Causeway at £908 11 0. A tool and soil shed at Braddon bowling green awarded to W A ONeill Griffith.

Forrest W. A. O'Neill Griffith Duntroon H. Johnson Canberra Acton D. Whelan Causeway

Band At City Tonight At Snows Corner

Pogaon's Orchestra performs at Snows Corner City tonight from 7 30 p m The concert aims to draw crowds for an outing and shopping trip if warm weather persists.

City Tonight Pogaon Snows Corner City Pogson

Rosehill Races Acceptances For Saturday Maiden

The Rosehill meeting lists acceptances for a maiden three year old handicap with a start time of 1 00. Entrants include Parmint Fame as Haller Mongolias Neliabar Thea Exchequer Arcadian Mawson Hot Shot Nerowle Pyrawul and others. Odds and weights are shown next to each entry.

Epen Bita Haller Mongolias Neliabar Thea Exchequer Arcadian Mawson Hot Shot Nerowle Pyrawul

American sealed handicap tournament planned for January weekend

The council intends to hold an American sealed handicap tournament over the weekend of January 14 for mixed doubles entries close January 11 with Ally Nish at Civic Centre, Stan Gee at Kingston, or via the secretary. Reports say championship tournament entries close January 24 with catering planned at moderate prices.

Entrica Ally Nish Civic Centre Stan Gee Kingston Reid Club Rela Club Thompson Mias Howes Gee Mrs. Gee Ainslie Marriott Mia Bailey Young Miss Hick Marcusson Mies Leyfeld Mrs. Bailey

Proposed Five Year Plan Drafted for Community District

A local council outlines a five year plan focusing on urban renewal and public services. The document proposes phased improvements, funding steps, and timeline milestones, seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders.

State Solicitor Denies Conviction Details in Trial

A terse court note from the State Solicitor declined to reveal full trial specifics. The record indicates a conviction matter involving multiple defendants and a motion proceeding last month.

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