Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1950

Page

6

Compton Stands Tall As MCC Fights To Avert Follow-On

Compton wrested control for the MCC against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a dogged innings. His marathon 118 halted a follow-on threat as he faced fast and spin, with Parkhouse and Brown contributing selective resistance. The day closed with MCC seeking 20 more to avoid the follow-on as Walker and others pressed for quick breakthroughs.

Fighti Tan Leing Canis Jon Evans Parkhouse Fond Brown MCC Sydney Cricket Ground Meas Compton Fiske Jonly Daliverlas Yvane Ring Burke Hole Revans Acc Park Rouse Tinean Yesminuven Walker Freddie Brown Miller Harvey Bedser M.C.C Avard Alan Land Beores

Villiers and Acceptors Villiers and Acceptors

A racing report lists contenders and weights for the Villiers Stakes and related events. It notes top weights, withdrawals, and trainer Malcroft remarks on Crown Street and potential entries for the Summer Cup, with several horses and odds featured among acceptors for the Villiers and associated programs.

Bydney al Bourses Nat Beytaners Ae Tuba Pervist Malcrof Feorst TRE Dunce Merase Malcroft Crown Street Flowehill Villiers Villeers

Queensland steady in Sheffield Shield clash at Perth

Queensland all rounder CL McCool anchored an improved effort, remaining not out as Western Australia posted 240 in reply. McCool contributed key runs and tightened fielding as Queensland ended day with two wickets in hand, while WA’s bowlers Price and Dunn led the attack.

Perth Queensland CL McCool Wiseam Nune McCood W.A Eldamen McCool McGill Western Australia Quamingland McLauguin Prieo Harvey Prien O'Dwyer Mackay Frankin Price Carrigen R Price O'Dwyer Toavey Prien Tallon Bunn Chapman Macgill Raymer

Swimming races at aturagy morning meet hazards and results

Fragmentary report lists multiple swimming heats with ages from 6 to 17 and times such as 11.57 and 6.0, plus names like Y. Millwood, H. Care, A. Burrow, P. Linge, A. McLeey and others. It also mentions Australian eleven inanguah and unrelated cricket-like scoring lines, with wickets and bowlers.

Cape Y. Millwood Burrow FL. Badman Paynter H. Care V. Halton H. Brown A. Willams M. Boama Rentt P. Horton Sirat P. Linge Smith B Bake Mannsie A. McLeey L. de Val K. Beabert T. Kay P. Mat Bewea Walker Ray Lan Compton Evens Burke Y Brown Beuner Miller Bundiies

Doping Case Heard By ASC Committee In Newcastle

Newcastle pensioner John Hickey admitted doping Lone Hard and other racehorses with morphine while appealing a disqualification after a positive test at Plymcre near Newcastle. The owner KG Mitchell was exonerated as Hickey declined to answer some questions. the hearing was adjourned.

Sooney Newcastle ASC John Hickey Mark's Point Thonan Francis Brith Plymacret Newcastleracea KG. Mitchell Hickey Wickey

Promising Sydney Stable Horse Lord Nottava Dies

Sickmess in stable near Sydney claims the life of Lord Nottava, a promising staying racer trained by Jack Fins. The horse, renowned after a Randwick victory, reportedly refused a 3000 pound bid before illness struck, with owner King expressing concern over the mysterious ailment and its impact on breeding.

Sydney Notiva Jack Fins King Nottava Lord Nottave Rand Ing

Plane Sailing For Travellers

A fragmentary newspaper note describes a traveller and ex serviceman, with references to ports, meetings, and parking areas. Mentions Philip Dulhunty of Port and a response about work on trips. Readable names include Pete and A W Mo tn.

Sydney

New York Plan for Dave Mands International Club Interest

Australian triple champion Dave Mands features in New York plans reported by James Dawson. The International Club appears set to host its IPG1 Series through global series, with plans tied to major competitions and long term involvement across institutions.

New York Dave Dave Mands James Dawson Dawson LBC Poale Ueland Pfy Bae Yar

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. B. Youngs Canberra Nyeans Smayler Breda Gladdes Cs.r C.S.R. Anbestor Anbeston Cement Australia England America New Zealand Amile Ellova Winwe Willaut Wes Pernist Freedom Dragon Headin Acquittsl Freyberg Field Boy Shimming Admetus Fiusie Fair Recruit Vellled-Art Marcon Hava Chat Ed Tress Done Marchate Grey Theo Bar King Caribbean Golden Prince Felix Brew Beau Caste Terrell Yamiboon Transaction Great Works Golden Bled Grey Theo Talenda Yeoval Fresteem Wiranga Crown Street Bay Thunderer Captain Rade Protect Bubillo McCool Steady Dunn Edwards Frankish Mactiill Beven Nobiet Ting Millie Hale SANTA Cusacks Cobain Cusack Lysaghts Qualaty Guaranth Seeeerisaa Siar Eta Asa Frome Ali Motyheypem and Lysaght Brothers & Company Pty. Limited Wegiey FTC Weeld
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication