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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

2

Century clash shatters Northbourne park playday

In a brisk Square afternoon at Qiewibeyan Park, Hincksman starred for Northbourne Stonewalls with a 119 as the day’s play produced a 321 total while Colts and umpires faced stumps before 6 15 p m. Ainslie and Northbourne battled on the oval with low scores and tight bowling, James Maloney top scoring for Ainslie and Pollard sealing a cautious chase for Northbourne.

Qiewibeyan Park Batur Houth Bestlake West Abit Queenbeynan Bos Hinekwman Delim Arickson Josusu Loreal Tenn Atrona Poatthon Booth Ernstrake Hineksmaan Jones Oy Tore Eusaaainen I. Hineksman Bentor Vv. O'Connor Orford Clown Semhoreen Hs . Lower Bt Bentor I. Morrison Janes Benior I. Atkinson Hmincksman McFadyen Wneee Gallagher EH. Gibbs Gueigen M. Murram Kennedy Sundrica Us Northbourne Ainslie Northbourne Oval James Stuimpa Emalle Bb Maloney Maloney Brothers Thul Aundries Lo. Northrourne

Canberra Leads Westlake In Tight Cricket Stand

Canberra, four down for 107, chased Westlake’s first innings score and mounted a rally. J Kirby 29 and A Britton 11 were Westlake’s top scorers. Canberra bowlers shared wickets, Honeynett 20 not out and A Berkenhaw 25 not out anchored Canberra’s reply. Westlake’s bowling handled by Wandell, Britton, and Colquhoun with several catches and LBWs.

Canberra Westlake Lil J. Kirby A. Britton Bures Whekem J. Honeynett A. Berkenshaw Heeres

Hull v Eastlake match report at Hull

A low scoring match sees Hull and Eastlake in a tight contest. Eastlake bowled out for 87 in the first innings with Ivernen top scoring, Hull replying with 62 as the best individual score. Eastlake then began its second innings with 11 runs before stumps, while Hull's bowlers Wright Trevillian and Curran shared key wickets.

Hull Eastlake Ivernen Hell Hall

Capitol Hill Shows Brisk Batting In Close Ground Bout

Capitol Hill batted briskly compiling 140 while Ainslie trailed at 4 down for 1l at close. Hunt 14, Kingston 21 and Auld 20 led Capitol Hill with several batsmen failing to reach double figures. O Neill took 3/46 as Maguire 21 anchored Ainslie in the field.

Capitol Hi Ainalie Sand Ainslie Capitol HiLl Hunt Auld Kingston Alnalle O'Neill J. Southwell Nolan Botton Southwell McCabe Tate O'Neil Sundries

Duntroon’s Day Out Hits Capitol Hill In Tight Bowl

Duntroon bowled Capitol Hill out for 27 after compiling 17 runs in opening, led by A De Smet Senr who took 4 wickets for 3 runs in 4 overs. C Smet and P Pola top-scored for Duntroon with 648 and 40 respectively, while W Edlington added 37. Bowling figures list De Amet Senr 4/3 and C De Smet 1/10 with strong fielding by A De Smet.

C. the Smet P. Pola W. Edlington Duntroon Lonings L. Cooney Kent Hughes MeJannett de Amet Howerd Jannett J. Pola Hughes B. Hurley Hughes Qo de Smet Sub Hughes A. Gibriat Loow Hughes A. de Smet

Burns Takes 5 For 6 In Acton South Eastlake Match

Acton secured a lead after first innings totals of 174 for Acton and 142 for South Eastlake. Liavin top scored with 73 for Acton while Forde led South Eastlake with 64. Burns claimed five wickets for six runs, supported by Fitzpatrick 4/q for 24 as the match looks set for a keen contest with Kingston and Corkhill among others contributing.

Acton South Eastlake Liavin Forde

Acton at Twoinga knockabout notes and bowling spell

The report records Comeback action with Acton and Twoinga facing off as batsmen fall to frequent dismissals. Notable overs include Bamameraley 1/28, Forde 1/27, and Cummings 1/15, with Key entries for Fitzpatrick and Mitapatrick. Final tally hints at a close innings, with Kingston and Parkes among those out and Jowett contributing.

Speech Day at Presbyterian Ladies College Goulburn

Annual Speech Day of Presbyterian Ladies College at Goulburn features Governor General prize presentation, school and sports awards, student performances of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and a portrait gift to Brig General W R McNicoll. Students excel in Leaving Certificate results and Conservatorium exams, with domestic science course noted.

Goulin Presbyterian Lavties College Canberra Prines Laren Tuildines Iva Misa Gladys Gay Nick Bottom Peter Quince Lawrie Jones Misany Ena Jennings Tiuinia Lowise Budden Charen Mitel Andrew Mcintosh Grneril Mun Cloulburn College Goulburn College Geven Conservatorium of Music W. KR. McNicoll Marriott Woodhouse Sydney N. Meyer N. Reynolds Assochagiody Macintosh Wa Ca Banksie Buchanan Betty Mason Buchanan Form V.nior Brenda Williams Rosebud Rogers Lyn Malloch Banksle Duchanan

Women Organisations Seek Shared Building Sites

Australian women's groups across the state applied to the Commission for new building sites within the Territory. Chief Commissioner Bir John Butters stated the aim is to house organizations in a single building recognizing the efforts of Australian women. The National Council of Women might join the scheme, having been approached previously.

Commission Tipit Commission For Bir John Butters

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