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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
2
Fragmentary notes indicate a youth drowned near mile tide area with a 100 yard distance. It mentions securing and recovery of a person later and references a bystander or rescuer identified as nanan ready 9. More details are unreadable.
Victoria defeated South Australia by 9 wickets as Simpson smashed a record 259 for MCC against NSW. Burke and Moroney anchored a steady second innings chase, turning a likely outright win for NSW into a draw. NSW 333, MCC 228 and 6/190, MCC declared at 686 run partnership overall, with notable bowling by Madden.
The committee chaired by the Minister for Social Services discusses taxation rates and dependents allowances. Senator Spooner questioned changes while government already implemented some recommendations. Tax officers reported on returns and wartime manpower strains. bowling match results noted.
In the Fall innings Johnston 1 run and Lax Jon 0 28, Johnson 4 49, Iverton 1 48, Ring 8 59 contributed. Howard Bowley Turner faced, Meuleman and Bundries not out, one wicket for 82. Bowley 1/10 Winson 4/1 Matson 0/24 Hole 0 20.
The committee announced a big trophy worth £50 for the winning team and replicas to be given to each mayor and official on the final day of the celebrations. Two umpires and an Australian manager are named, with support from the Australian Cricket Board of Control.
The A C T cricket competition will resume on Saturday with ten matches at venues including Reid Park and Northbourne. Kingston leads with 3 match points as Kingston and Northbourne prepare for key showdowns against Queanbeyan and Ainslie while several teams, including Toya military, Gatlege and Grannie, are absent.
London report notes a reference to the Coronation Stone was omitted from a repeat BBC performance of Take It Pret Hare starring Joy Nichols and Dick Bentley on instructions from high level officials. In the first show on December 31 two Voices sang a line about grabbing and taking it back up north.
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