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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
3
The United States Davis Cup team faces a looming entry deadline as challengers step forward. Organizers warn that final selections must be submitted by Sunday with players from the region and abroad under consideration for the competition.
Canberra defeats Moss Vale at the Manuke event as the A C T team also overcomes Sresteere and Crook in a sequence of strong performances. The result strengthens Canberra's position in the Burns Cup competition with solid performances across events.
Comprising a detailed report of the Canbarre Cup match between Canberra and Moss Vale, listing inns, batting orders, notable bowlers, and final totals. Includes player names such as Marchant, Pyke, Robertson, Ghirardello, Whatman, and others, with toss, innings progress, and bowling figures.
A disrupted Saturday at the ACT meet saw only four games completed while a heavy turnout faced interference. Officials scrambled to resume action as teams adjusted to the odd schedule and lingering delays.
The report details a society event with an exchange of books and a strong turnout of migrants attending. Mr. Gr Marelatt is commended for capable leadership while yearlong plans show steady progress, cataloging of references, and a 1940 syllabus in February. Events list include Mrs Rickardana, Mr Reaston, Y Bivennia, and others with selections across months from April to December.
A jumbled report describes a Kingston versus Manuka game with multiple errors. It mentions a motor vehicle accident linked to drivers, players like Lawrence Allen and Allen McEwan, and scores around the forties for various players. The text is fractured and unreliable but points to a University batsman Turner scoring high and a match suspension after Onerain’s 37.
A scrambled report shows a Royal Canberra event with A Grade results. J Carroll scores 11 and 4 up, Ralineton 17 and 2 up, Bone y up, Waney 13 and 1 up, F Adame Mhunry FL Con 13, Vedi 14, and J Nesh Me Grade 4 Sraith 45 with 1 up and 5 pid unclear.
A nine hole stroke competition held on the Federal Links on Saturday saw D Blade take victory with a net 38. Other notable scores included T Howard 36, W Ware 38, O Ratford 39, W Gelf and J Goodwin 40, F Smance 42, and Hannah Brinkman 44.
More than 90 players and supporters attended the Causeway Rovers gathering led by secretary R Booth. Patrons included Mr T Thorpe and Mr H Notaraa with senior vice president Mr Coull and junior blues president Mr TR Hunter. Treasurer Mr d Newman and assistant secretary were also listed among delegates.
Reported from London and other locales, a 51 000 crowd watched Wales beat ARIA 9 3 in rugby while Scotland defeated France 2 0. Cricket results included West Indies totals 116 and 164 with Banersen 1 67, and various batters noted at Mecc and Leichhardt.
Nearly 380000 gallons of water were pumped from a reservoir to recover the naked body of James Waleh, 70, retired, on Hospital Road. Bull Herma Winter of the Water Board died during the check up. A patrol officer and ambulance staff assisted in the recovery.
Wasy defeated Romans 30 in a tense game as players rallied with strong defense and sharp scoring. Graves scored a notable point tally and Graves kicked a goal before the match ended amid confusion as a player was ordered off for punching.
In London, the Home Secretary directed that a statue vandal be released from custody after a confusion over names and dates. The report notes procedural confusion and a reference to a painter and custodian in a preliminary custody decision.
The annual general meeting of the Queanbeyan club is scheduled for January in 1048 at the Club Crawtors Street Queanbeyan with members urged to attend. Accommodation available. apply Matron Brown. Reward Dillon 28 Allambec Street Rid or phone 38a. Wanted to buy late model sedan car for cash. bicycle for sale. phone contacts listed.
Fragmented notice from Australia Britain era lists a recital at Tradew Hall at 4.20 hosted by an industrial board faction opposing abolition. W Ham secretary is cited with member calls and unspecified details.
A special meeting of the merchant and local committees was set for Friday at the Blue Moon date in January. The agenda includes election of officers and a chair for the ensuing year. Secretary J Woodard will preside over the session.
The public is warned that AR Fini will conduct practice with VE ammunition at Quantey Range MAJURA on Thursday. Entering the area is prohibited. any locating of mentioned articles should be reported to the nearest Police Station or Military Establishment. No reward will be paid. Commands Knirien close 4/2/49.
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