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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1933
Page
3
A small patio fire near Edge reported its danger prompting authorities to issue a temporary restraining order. Firefighters contained flames to the patio area with no injuries reported. Investigators are reviewing the incident for potential violations and next steps.
Ideal weather at Kingston Oval and Acton ground favored batsmen but heavy bowling restricted big scores. Acton posted 281 all out with Horan cracking a century and C Gribble (Queanbeyan) taking seven wickets. Northbourne error led to heavy Acton innings as Moran and McKennie combined for 168 run second wicket stand. Kingston and Queanbeyan Agra Cana struggled against varied attacks with Kilby, Worthy and Gribble among the bowlers.
A garbled scorecard shows Croker and Gribbin contributing notable runs and bowlers like Cavanagh taking wickets. Ongoing confusion in the OCR text obscures full team names and accurate figures, but references to Bevon and others hint at a tightly contested cricket innings with mixed results and several bids for partnerships.
Kingston bowlers face tough treatment as Queanbeyan dominates the innings. Kearney restored order with a half century, while Wardell ripped through the lineup to claim 89 as Northbourne Oval hosts a brisk fixture.
Northbourne posted 251 after bowling out their opponents for 74 as top scorer Tons hit 38 and Workes 28. McMillon supported with 44 as Northbourne’s bowlers led by Murphy and Rawns shared wickets, securing a likely five-point win in a high‑stakes match.
The first sand of the sub-district contest began on Wednesday at Sulueday- AL Ae with Bt. Andrew's dominating play. Batting and bowling details show a close, high-scoring affair as Kingston and Queanbeyan bowlers produced notable lines and several players posted runs and wickets amid a tense North Canberra clash.
Horbert Widgery, 72, of Miley Street, HY, was found dying at the Woolworth corner after a wound behind the ear. He died an hour later at Sydney Hospital. A trail of blood led police to a house where they arrested Hyrwldy, 42, a coal porter, and detained a woman nearby after questioning.
In the Territory Inter-club league event on Saturday Canberra Reds edged Canberra Whites, while Canberra Greens defeated Canberra Blues by a solid margin. The Canberra region games drew strong attendance as teams chased early standings.
In a tense match at an unnamed venue, Canberra Reds edged ahead as Jonun Cor Heyl scored a single point for the Whites but Franch hit a late burst to swing the game in the Reds favor. The contest featured players Iray Fleming Worm Praca Leith Milt Souter Barry, with many names appearing in a jumble of OCR text.
A vivid account of a heated moment involving bowler Larwood during the Queensland versus England match. He challenged Oxenham and Grobham, provoking waves of appeals and a disputed decision as the crowd reacted to raw pace and tense play. England lagged behind with 241 runs as Cook, Andrews and others struggled to steady the innings.
In a murky bowlers match Canberra Greens edged City Blues with a late rally. Highlights include Green maintaining a steady lead and multiple rink results with Blues mounting a second half challenge before Greens sealed the win 85 to 44.
Canberra amateurs excel at the Gunning Carnival on Saturday with multiple wins. Harry Tyrell, age 8, led Cantwryn in the Tiny Tot under 10 race and another youngster won the under 14 event. The main 100 yard dash saw Nanton take top honors for Canberra juniors, aided by Smith in the relay. Doxant claimed the flat plate in the Life Saving and Resuscitation Race, with Currucan placing third in the Men’s Hiving Championship.
In a West Ridge event at Weetangri West Ridge players led by Werraxommen faced off against Ww TEND with Power Lee and Harriet Howls contributing notable runs and wickets. Cameron Munionthal Wright and others posted several figures while D Tully and Ray made key dismissals as bowling changes influenced the innings.
A garbled ad-like fragment lists shops such as Adelaide Tailoring Coy Manuka Arcade and Can. TorreThin Aim offering discounted fabric and ready wear. Mentions prices like 3/2/4 and bargains on outfits. Names include Dowling I Khoabirt and Cameron. Indicates savings in clothing purchases.
The Deadhilint jsuttes Ws travel to Foulburn for the final Mest round match against City. Holmen, Jottreys Burl, Hastie, J Mow, Grainwer, Carew, Lott, Joyner, Wallius, Martin, J. Makespeare, Field, Diarey, Toy and Dee are listed. Transport has Ywen arranged and secretary calls noted for week
Canberra v Cooma match details list players Perry Somerville Price McKinulty Moloss Exford Coy Monahan Blana Creane Weatherston Jones Horan Waterman Souler Racine with visit planned Wednesday at the Pavilion dinner after a post noon reception.
The New Zealand team won the Bombay Cup at Calcutta with McClee clinching the one mile race in 1.98 minutes set a course record. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a win by New Zealand horns and a strong performance by McClee.
Tod Audh defeated Alpe Lamdgn by two to nil in a lively bout at the Lalthiarat meet, as locals record a hard fought win in the wrestling card.
A young woman gardener at Hulton uncovered a broken earthenware crock from which a blue balllike core emerged. Inspectors identified the fragment as part of a Roman era vessel, dated around 350 A.D., with a garden wall nearby yielding ancient remains.
A fragmented piece honors the dead and memorials through sculpture and granite artistry. It notes the Uridah Xanpire, Calvary symbols, and monuments in Australia and elsewhere, praising enduring forms and the craft of remembrance.
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