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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

3

Australia Triumph Over England In Windy Test Match

Australia dominated the France style? The report describes Australia defeating England 31-? in a windy match yesterday. Walker and Tonkin starred as Australia pressed and kicked penalties, with Manley and Keamy highlighting lineouts and kicking. England suffered from pressure and post hits as England failed to convert chances.

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Grink Captures Singles Title in Tennis Match

Grink defeats opponent to win the singles title in a tense tennis final. Whittaker and Mc. Toomey and Misa claim mixed doubles with a 6 3 score for the winners.

Laine Suninay Orithianehy J. Bn T. Wayhurat Whittaker Misa Toomey

Gaol Escape Foiled After Prisoner Plot Thwarted

Bribbane police report an attempted escape at Boy Fowl gaol as two inmates Davie and M HFK ford allegedly cut a grate and tried to flee during prison workstop. A warder halted the plan upon discovering the improvised breach.

Bribbane Pionera Davie Hfkford Tie Bella Thn Awa

Holiday Makers Streaming Back

Sydney traffic reels from holiday return as crowds flood the Great Western Highway. Cars stream steadily Sunday into Monday, with heavy flows noted by authorities and residents returning home from break.

Holiday Makers Sydney Fyaney Tornighit Orth Great Western Highway

Wickets Trouble in First Matches of Year

Turbulent cricket results with Manuka and Queanbeyan in a marked drought of runs. Northbourne and Northroy matches feature bold bowling spells and tight fields. Several batsmen struggled as bowlers dominated in wet conditions at Manuka and Queanbeyan grounds.

Robin Shames Fast Bowler Emerges For Canberras Southern Districts

Robin Shames, a standout bowler for Southern Districts, delivered a string of wickets at Manuka Oval. He took four for 13 against Endean and followed with five for 27 against Queanbeyan, drawing praise as a likely choice for the Southern Districts pace attack.

Bruce Robin Canberra Houtheen Diateieva Endian Hu Tovle Koo Fat Erlow Pawn Jewer Hatamew Bayne Robin Cotcee Reyilitary ‘College Queanbeyan al Soamneal Manine Oval Ronin Ehee Pere Eas Budians Hlaynetuaiun Dinrete

Shield Match May Be Resumed Today At Sydney Ground

Rain disrupted play at the Sydney Cricket Ground delaying the Shield match between teams including Imacae Detveren Wales and Queenaland. Morning conditions were misty with a wet outfield but the sun and breeze improved, raising chances of a resumed play today if there is no further rain.

Sydney Imacae Detveren NA Wales Queenaland Sydney Cricket Ground Thure Fahd Ua Pune

Sailor Fights Surf Rescuers at Sea Incident

Australian sailor was dragged into the surf at Musily Beach near Sydney. A lifeguard and rescue team battled him and waves for about 20 minutes before being rescued. The man was shaken and received medical care as he was taken to hospital.

Sydney Tally Dresend Musily Inter Cvs Raerm Robert O'Sullivan Asi Fehat Pam Bix Broakern Keodhle O'Sullivan Eho Guntralia

Records broken in women's swimming championships

Through the carnival at Wheyeni Peak, Jenine Spencer of Queensland clocked 1 minute 45.6 seconds to win the women s 200 yards freestyle. NZ competitor Chumity Caney placed second as New Zealand press coverage highlighted the event. Other notable performances included Noa Wicen winning the Tiler stroke championship and Free relay marks set by Fema Wilcox. The meet drew over 140000 attendees as organizers announced new under 14 yard free and other age-group records.

Jenine Spencer Queensland Alt Lian Syene Ohare Bete Caney New Zealand Tompetitum Noa Wiscen Hamnplonahig NBW Meaneyeurcout Ann Cena Murwitunbah AL New Ance Eure Ours Eiyey Fema Wilcox Gyeey Abesgalar Fes

Sydney Coast Guard Rescues Highlight Beach Event

A chaotic Sydney beach day featured 180 rescues during a junior meet and sprint events. Notable results included Peteriva Kyugle and A Randall from Murwillumbah, with 12 P Kinsel and J Greig contributing in relay formats.

Bromwich May Defer Retirement

Sunday report states John Bromwich may delay retirement from international tennis. He reportedly considers continuing to play after his recent decision, amid talks involving teammates and coaches about the Davis Cup squad and related commitments.

Bydnet John Bromwich Fey Bromwich Acadamont

Surf carnival called off after rough sea at Maroubra

Four crew members from alltost teams attempted to compete at the Maroubra carnival when rough seas caused injuries. B. Murphy of North crovlla was treated for shock and two other boatmen received minor abrasions during the event.

Man Twice Attempts Death by Own Action in Melbourne

Melbourne Sunday report states Willem Greenwood, 28, attempted suicide twice yesterday. He reportedly survived, fled to a hospital but suffered injuries. Police pursued him as he fled and Greenwood was eventually captured and treated in hospital.

Melbourne Willem Greenwood Ns Faure Greenwood Chiee

Eighth mass grave found at Belsen camp

Report from Hamburg on Sunday states German workers uncovered a new mass grave at the Belsen camp, believed to hold about 2,000 bodies. Sketched by officials as a grim discovery, the find adds to the trauma surrounding the former slave labor outpost.

Belsen Hamburg

Detectives Probe Fatal Golf House Fire at Wylong

Sydney detectives investigate the death of Hen McKnight, caretaker of the Wy-long clubhouse, after a 7am fire engulfed the building. The blaze started early and burned rapidly, with McKnight found near the doorway by responders. Authorities are treating the incident as a possible crime and reviewing recent fires in the area.

Wy-Long Sydney Mylind Hen McKnight West Weel Mackinight Bukit Macknight Vly Wap Hrempe

Wounds From Knife Attack Lead to Stitches

In Surrey Hills Chinese pantryman Go Siang Fook was found with head neck and hand wounds after an assault from three men and a woman returning to his Bellevue Hill home from Bowen restaurant in York Street. He was treated at Sydney Hospital and a woman was charged in connection with the stabbing.

Sydney Go Siang Fook Surrey Hills Sydney Hospital Bellevue Burrey Hille Bowen York SL

Job classifieds and notices from a Canberra aid page

A dense clipped collection of job ads and notices from Canberra including vacancies in health and public service. Entries seek ward staff secretaries cooks cleaners and housekeepers, plus positions in advertising and private homes. Several entries request written applications and provide contact details or box numbers.

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