Air Force School cricket off week ends with mixed results
Social cricket at Air Force School of Technical Training saw three practice matches during the weekend. Northbourne beat them by 31 runs in the first innings, with ALF Drun Troon and Officers' Training School sharing wins by small margins. Individual scores include F Easton 109 and Richey 109 in one innings, while Crombie and McInnes operated with notable bowling for Northbourne.
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A.C
Air Force School of Technical Training
Northbourne
Tion
ALF
Druntroon
F. Easton
B.w
Crombie
R. Richey
McInnes
F. Rudd
Torrance
Rimingtom
V. Winapear
I.b.w
Crombie Robson
Maloney
McInnes Rogers
Coles
Remington J. Settle
I Bow
Jones Hammond
Jones Werner
At. Fitzgerald
Jones Mathews
EK. Cunningham
Settle
Rimington
Hammond
Jones
Aisewerriy
Winspear
Hesham
D. McInnes
Rogers
Williamson
Rudd
Rogers al Crombie
L.b.w
Mathewa
Richey
Lee
Dwyer
Strong
Kitching
Webster
Mathews
McColm
O.T.S
AIR Force
S.T.T
T.T
Morrison
Hewitt
Goodman
Ackroyd
C Crouch
Trigg
Dimmock
Mitchelmore
O Brien
Boulter
Werner
D Crouch
Lockhart
Bhamn
Edmond
Sundries Ll
Meningitis Darwin outbreak prompts strict travel ban
Darwin health minister Sir Frederick Stewart said stringent steps were taken to prevent spread of the meningitis outbreak. Infections were isolated and travelers who had contact with a meningitis sufferer would not be allowed to travel. Two more Darwin cases were reported, bringing the total to 30, with suspects rising daily. It could be a month before vigilance eases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sir Frederick Stewart
Darwin
Swan by-election expected to retain government
Progress figures show T Dinan 12906 for Labour and T W Marwick 8425 for Country Party coalition ahead of P P Ferguson 204 and C D Barker 2504 independents. Returns from outer districts likely push Country Party further ahead of Labour and Independent nominees.
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Country Party
Labour
Independent
Cheap Fare Trains for Christmas
The N W Commissioner for Railways Mr T J Hariigan extends excursion fare travel for Xmas. Canberra to Sydney and other tourist stations will use single fare return tickets until Jan 2. Further country excursion trains are planned mid January and monthly, with return validity up to two months.
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N.8.w. Commissioner For Railways
T J Hariigan
Canberra
Sydney
King to Broadcast Empire Christmas Day at Two
London announces His Majesty the King will address the Empire via radio at 2 p m Greenwich time on Christmas Day. The broadcast aims to reach audiences across the realm noting the holiday hour and timing.
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London
King
The
Empire
Greenwich
Sydney
Wheat Pool Payments Move Ahead Across Pools No 2 3 4
The Australian Wheat Board announces that advance payments on wheat delivered to No 4 Pool are now in full swing. Licensed receivers are sending certificates and cheques to growers' nominated banks to credit their accounts. Payments on No 2 and No 3 pools are completed except for growers who have not presented coupons.
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Sydney
Australian Wheat Board
Queanbeyan Greyhound Racing District Final Races
Greyhound events at Queanbeyan showground feature multiple stakes with wins by Constant Silver, Accuracy, Eggnog, Lady Devine and Beaucash. Times range from 27.1 to 27.6 seconds as dogs secure margins from one length to four lengths.
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Queanbe
Satur
Kreuger
Lady Tadema
Pacific
Yarra Wanna
Constant Silver
Bonnie Edie
Nab's Float
Sandy Innis
Gold Falcon
Johnick
Never Right
Pensive Beauty
Grown Witness
Min Falcon
My Gash
Evens Witneess
Bimmer Tan
Just Smiles
Alert Girl
Flaming Flash
Pop's Wonder
Yarabou
Jolly Bailleul
Bece
Accuracy
Walavan
Lucky Pay
Power Glen
Coy Prince
Fiery Bon
Flynn's Pick
Midnight Lady
Allabou
Bonne Femme
Evens Bonne Femme
Brinley Innes
Editorial
Eggnog
Careema
Jack Bradbury
Lady Devine
Laughing Joe
Menia Bill
Cash Duke
Encenada
Canberra
Beaucash
Pride of Canberra
the Boss
Evens Beaucash
the Boas
Wrestling match ends with Meehan injury at Leichhardt Stadium
Jack Meehan could not continue after injuring himself during a drop kick against Eddie Scarf at Leichhardt Stadium last night. Scarf delivered a stellar performance, though Meehan had earlier secured the only fall with a drop kick in the previous round.
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Sydney
Jack Meehan
Eddie Scarf
Leichhardt Stadium
Meehan
Scarf
Patriotic Carnival Drawn Prizes at ACT Xmas Union Event
The Xmas Art Union Patriotic Carnival in Canberra raised £30 with most prizes donated. The draw awarded items including a fat lamb to Sgt. G Hurrell and a fat sheep to Mr Cavanagh, plus fowls, hampers, cake, pudding, silk stockings, and chocolates to listed winners. Names and numbers provided for each prize and recipient.
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Patriotic Carnival Committee
J. C. Tickner
Sgt
G. Hurrell
Cavanagh
Mr. Faroe
Canberra Golf Club
D. Cargills
T. Marshall
Dempler Crescent
Forreat
M. R. O'Sylvan
M. O’brien
Causeway
Mr. J. Barchard
OD. Stuart
Canberra
Mr. J. McIntyre
Q.N. Bank
Wth
L. Rogan
Hotel Civic
Royal Canberra Golf Club stroke competition results
The small field produced high scores with eight players within two strokes of leaders in the A grade, while H Clapson won the B grade with a nett 67 from a 25 handicap. Top results list players like G Packer and P Luton with strong rounds, and Husk and others noted for solid play.
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Royal Canberra Golf Club
H. Clapson
G. Packer
P. Luton
K. Petersson
J. Mildenhall
H. Samue
G. Hughson
R. G. Richards
W. C. Thomas
City Club Bowling Ends Week With Varied Club Wins
City Club members capped a week of competitions with multiple singles and pairs results. Beal defeated Scott, Fox over Bassett, Martin beat Harney, and Rink led a 12 game. In Christmas holidays play the green remains open to members and visitors as Edward beat Crease and Hammersty beat Trevillian in the singles.
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Beal
Scott
Fox
Bassett
Martin
Harney
Rink
Rootes
Merralls
Pike
Moss
Vivian
Rees
Howe
Hanley
Kruger
Morris
Marchant
Brack
Ridley
Hogg
Geen
Edward
Crease
Aingles
Hammersty
Trevillian
Courlander and
Brackenreg
Adamson
Hodgson
Thompson
Yates
Marshall
Lott
Cook
H. Heyes
Bryan
Bishop
Rain Diam Waldock
Ree Ee Bailey
Sisirown
Fulton’s Self Service essay entries close tonight
Entries for the shopping essay competition conducted by Fulton’s Self Service stores must be in at The Canberra Times office by midnight tonight. The prize is two guineas and the competition is open to all ages, with a good number of entries already received. The topic is Why Fulton’s Prices Make Housewife Smile.
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Fulton's Self Service
Canberra
Fultons
Flour Mill Destroyed by Fire at Warwick
A blaze swept the Warwick Farmers Milling Company mill at Warwick early today. Damage was estimated at £30000 as a severe storm and wind assisted the fire. the brigade saved several wooden annexes storing large stocks of wheat and flour.
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Brisbane
Warwick Farmers
Warwick
Moonee Valley Trial Hurdle results and placings
Race card details show Leichar ridden by Jennings winning the 2m hurdle with Winterset and Green Thorne in placings as Sunwell Interpolate and others challenged. Multiple divisions and events list winners such as Contact Skylassa Alibi and Bathing Beauty with times and betting notes included.
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Leichar
Jennings
Winterset
Shelli
Green Thorne
Sweetnam
Sunwell
Benchman
Purvenu
Jean Friar
Ben Cadel
Letchar
Parvenu
Sea Cadet
Randwick Racing Card Summary From Decent Moments
Hurdle Mace results show Gold Pan first with Guardsman second and Lord Belmont fourth after two disqualifications. Include November nursery and Villiers Stakes results with multiple horses, betting, dividends, and times. plus Novice Handicap first division Firejax and second division Winifred Mccarten for a packed card.
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L. J. Hynes
Guardsman
J, Stanton
Lord Belmont
Killorn
Heracles
Biggs
Winger
Battlestar
Guardeman
Gold Pan
Battle Star
Lord Balmont
Bigga
Dive
Skerries
McMenamin
Knox
Papillon
Parsons
Gregory
Ant Nessa
Grand Pere
Ron Rico
Tidor
Brugealong
America
Medieval
Garelson
Gold Strand
Awake
Mac Betting
Kingedale
Ron Riskberries
Bruegalong
J. Thompson
F. Shean
Wee Wee
G, Young
LiAmond
Cruce
Jean Melfort
Benita
King's Mark
Gay Romero
Monte Carlo
Dennette
Lo Dokes
Melorado
Minehin
Be Friendly
Rass
Dame ‘Pauline
John Redmond
Vermelle
King’s Park
Trede Mark
L'Amond
Fireiax
Wee Woo
Winifred
M. McCarten
Wetzel
Maid of Ireland
K Andrews
Elson
the Cuan
Old Sport
Royal Emblem
Cumberland
Goreen
Petasus
Freaman
Constant Chatter
Covert
Aurity
Marry Warrah
Portal
Merry Dusky Morn
Charlotte Greenwood
Nubian Prince
Wemnifred
Emblem
Cuan
Ireland
E. Bartle
Duncan
Tuckerbox
Fountain
Peerless
Hendicap
Uberous
Bobby
Bigh
E. Me Menamin
Climax
Son
Sapphire Blue
High Divi Consonance
River Namoi
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V. Northbourne
V. Offcers
R. Urquhart
HB. Gale
G. Kitching
Battle
R. Webster
W. Roberts
MacColm
Clarke
Winspear Il
Freeman
Ham
J. Dwyer
Sundries
Maddy
Maully
H. Ruca
Webster V. Winspear
Limon
McColm Faston
J. Batman
J. Chigwidden
McColm Settle
McColm Mathews
Kitching Hammond
Blakeston
Crouch
Warburton
Edmond Furse
Ackroyd Trigg
Shawn Hewitt
Shann Crouch
Pol Oul Impey
O'Brien Sundries
Shann
O'Brien
Swan
Progress Return
2CA
Women's Radio Club
Queanbeyan
Shell Company of Australia Ltd
Great Britain
Christmas Art Union
Garrick Fitter
Garrick
Royal
Moonee Valley
Sangallo
A. Dewhural
Intrepid
E Preston
Prince David
H. Toomer
Haakoon
Night Express
Leicester Square
Vexilla
Ashton
Aloe Hill
Chabori
Wit
All Song
Faithful Promise
Converge
Lawlove
Lady Maureen
Leicester
A. Toomer
Tetlanus
T Unkovitch
Jigalong
Miss Veronica
Mantalini
Skylassa
H Badger
Lady Sykes
Wil Hamaon
Request
R, Bailey
Monica
St. Loyal
Rbozeage
Thorndon
Gold Stripe
ALIBI
W Williamaoh
Counsel
F, Duffy
Retuda
W Hartney
Brise d'Amour
Dantry
Travancore
Extraordinary
Nelad
Remington
Paramon
Yarrayne
Harinado
Quixotic
San Jose
Naish
Bathing Beauty
N. Percival
Cackle
T Unkoviteh
Ngapuna
A. Breasley
Qothera
Denis Girl
Bankshaw
Pantoon
Quiamo
Marcius
Royal Jubilee
Roya! Jubilee
Ngapuns
Carlile
Diva
Carpentier
Our Boy
H Morris
Maluno
Percival
Cythorn
Sir Romeo
Mantrere
T Cythorn
Tims
Randwick
Villiers
Rimveil
Bartle
Breese
Burn
Red Theopian
Marengo
Forward
Rodrigo
Feminist
Beaucaire
St. Constant
Agnazu
Early Bird
Pierce
Valve
Adios
Veil
Bind
Thespian
Breeze
Constant
Adtion
Naxu
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