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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
3
NSW fields a weakened attack as Bat Lindwall is unavailable and bowler options are limited. Victoria dominates early, with key figures Mahar, Mt Carmody, and Baker contributing. fielding steadiness by Tribe and Freer noted amid rough play and uncertain lineup.
Sydney players lead Queanbeyan in a dense results page from the Monaro tournament. Bracket action shows McCarthy defeating Hunt, Rocavert beating Munt, and Mobbs winning doubles with Thompeon. Roundups highlight Miss Hobbs’s strong play and notable doubles pairings across the event.
Canberra beat Wollongong 28-23 in a Canberra home match with players like Dickeon Horstead Mutt Weather and Richards contributing. The report lists numerous fixtures, lineups, and social results, noting a Canberra victory and upcoming fixtures including a February event and local bowling and social games.
Royal Canberra Golf Club saw a new record set by R Btuart in a par handicap Stableford event on Saturday. He achieved 18 handicap points, total of BI, and secured the grade by firing a strong score despite hot conditions. In A Grade, Doddrell led with 37 points, closely followed by Turner and Clark, while other top scores included Grimms and derdan Bs.
Report of a swimming event with multiple age groups and heats. Clare Byrne, seven, extended her improvement with a personal best 44 seconds over 60 yards. Listed times include 14 seconds for various heats, with competitors such as J Maple and D Canton, and ages from 8 to 14 in several junior heats.
Australian athletes dominated the 100 yards sprint and field events at the meet, with John of MAW first in the 100 meters tying the Australian record for a dual time. Tim Carsten and Briatt Dunn achieved notable performances, while C Green of WAL and P Gardner Vie.d placed in hurdles and other events. Taree mile walk saw A J Minha UNLBW and A B Jewashemit (B A) finish strong amid overall strong showings.
Democratic Rep. Mahon of Connecticut, chair of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, warned of a secret Soviet atomic facility and expressed deep concern over delays in achieving an agreement with Russia on atomic weapons. The report claims Russia is building a fusion plant behind the Urals, seen as a major strategic threat.
A man narrowly escaped serious injury after losing balance and falling. He slid through a doorway and became entangled in a tangle of ropes before being rescued by bystanders. Rushed to hospital, his condition was reported as serious but stable.
A damaged notice seeks lodging or rental offers for a young married couple both working. They request a furnished boat or lodging indefinitely near Hingston or Manuka Tiiragent. Reply via the Times Office.
Kingston and other routes adjust Monday timetable for a pageant with departures to Alana Braddon Turner City and Hospital stops. Services run from 1.25 to 10 pm with various stops and amended times. Contact Baronnger acting secretary for details and prices. A separate note announces the Terra Branch meeting at Trades Mall Acton on January 27 at 2 pm, secretary W B Thompson.
Government notification invites applications for blocks on Gracia Foatate and surrounding area in Warialda. Blocks priced £100 to £62 annual rent with suitability for dairy farming and agriculture. Applications required by 20 March 1947 to Crown Land Agent Warialda or Lands Department offices.
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