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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
5
Queanbeyan versus Goulburn finished in a technical draw after two interstate players helped set a competitive total. Ephraim and Gribble starred with crucial catching and bowling, while Senior and McGuirk led the innings with key dismissals.
England defeated Australia three goals to nil at Rochdale in front of about ten thousand. The home side dominated the first half with strong forward play and swift backs while Australia defended stoutly but failed to convert chances. A late try by Smith plus a penalty kick by Sullivan or Bullivan ended with England sealing the win as Fifield was injured and carried off.
Queanbeyan hosts Northbourne on Saturday at Queantrynd oval in a tight B Grade clash as leaders Queanbeyan seek to extend their edge over Northbourne who trail by one point. Acton, Kingston, Manuka, and Alnsbury also eye wins to strengthen semi final chances amid a full weekend schedule.
Sydney market notes show 52 500 sheep and lambs yarded at Homebush with mixed quality. Prime sheep remain firm while lambs and others ease. cattle yarding around 2000 with fair quality and prices up to 30s dearer. Prices include sheep to 21s, ewes to 22s, wooled lambs to 24s, cattle £8 to £19.
A brief item notes changes to a competition table title and format. The report mentions updated headings and layout adjustments intended to streamline entries. No individuals or organizations are named in this readable fragment.
Report from London describes record attendance at a billiards match between Lindrum Davie Landrum and McConachy Smith. Davies produced a 381 break and 1091 in the evening, with high averages and spectacular breaks impressing spectators.
Tender offers for supply and installation of a pure plant at the Department of Works offices in Canberra are invited. Plans, specifications, and tender documents are available from the Department of Works in Sydney and Melbourne offices and the Federal Capital Commission in Canberra. Tenders must be sealed and marked Tender for Plant Works and addressed to the Secretary Federal Capital Commission.
The all Australian Anglican Summer School met at Con terra Grammar School with Bishop Radford of Goulburn delivering on The Faith and The Church. After a group discussion on church unity and development, attendees toured the Royal Military College at Duntroon and held further teaching workshops.
Rodney News reports W Hunt sustained a deep cut on his right wrist during practice at Lusiness. He won his Wednesday heat in the wee yards championship and was set to face Dr. Peltger in the final on Saturday. Doctors fear the loss of blood may jeopardize his participation though his strength remains sufficient.
Alfred James Eve, who died recently worth £70000, left a 11 word will. Names present include Hunt, Croker, McGuirk, O Connor, Ephraim, Murray and Connor. Bowlings show diverse figures with totals and individual scores noted for a local match.
Vitor Richardson captain of the South Australian team criticizes the tour as unfair with five matches in five weeks. He says the program pushed towards a Christmas break and questions the planning. Secretary W. H. Jewmes acknowledges concerns but defends the schedule.
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