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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1947
Page
3
NSW chased the target and won by six wickets as Victoria was dismissed for a modest total. Key bowlers included Pesneck with 3/11 and Barnes 3/51 while Freer and Mal Total contributed with the bat in a match played amid shifting atmospherics.
Melbourne reports the Australian Cricket Board met to confirm a sailing plan for the Australian XI tour to the United Kingdom. The team will depart Perth for England on March 15, with match venues in doubt depending on the immigration and travel arrangements and the length of stay for players.
Fragmentary report notes two deaths on Cotter Road and seven killed at Uriarra, with locals reporting snakes as a prevalent danger at Pine Island. A death is recorded in London as J E Coumll, founder of the British Bloodstock Agency, dies.
Local pageant highlights Merlyn 2 Rare Pride competing at Erie event with community attendance and recognition of performers.
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