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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1939
Page
3
After a close win at Moonee Valley, Ringwems shows strong National prospects with two recent victories. Alec Tullarton rides the standout, while Victorian contenders face a tough Sydney challenge as Randwick hosts the feature mile and top jockeys vie for glory.
In the seventh round of the A C T cricket competition Northbourne defeated Hall on a sodden wicket. W Murty of Manuka starred with 75 not out and 49 not out, carrying Manuka to a near outright win that finished 31 runs on first innings. Ainslie overwhelmed Fyastun on their ground.
Kingston won outright by an innings, with Evans and Gowing sharing key bowling figures. Northbourne set a firm target, while Booth and Holden contributed with steady knocks as the home side collapsed late in the innings.
W Murty starred for Manuka at Manuka Oval with a decisive knock in the second innings, aiding a 121 partnership after a brittle first innings loss. Anthony and Parkes led Queanbeyan with leggy bowling, securing nine wickets across the two innings as the home side posted a declared 9 for 119 before Manuka chased.
In a season strained by injuries and form issues, Manchester United fielded a depleted lineup with only eleven players. The club relied on emergencies and quick recovery to cope. Manuka secured a 31 run victory despite the adverse conditions.
Kingston defeated AlMaEay by 84 runs to claim an outright win. In the first innings Kingston posted 204 with Ainslie Northbourne contributing a key 94. L Clarke led the bowling for Kingston with 7/47, while A Clarke added 4/45. In the second innings, Kingston bowled well to restrict AlMaEay to 78, with Law taking 5/33 and M Crombie 11/20 assisting as Northbourne won the match by 84 runs.
A Canberra Trade and Labour Council outing at Cotter River featured opening remarks by Me. D. Watkin and a large sporting programme. Events included Tooth's Cup 200 yards open for men, Toohey's Sup for women, and multiple youth and senior trophies. Results listed include B. Genge Trophy, J. O'Brien leads in women, and various cricket and athletic performances amid a festive council-organized day.
Northbourne wins by 36 runs after 8 innings on a windy day. Key players include P Jenkins and J Cleary for Northbourne and A Crowney for Kingston. Bowling figures show Skee and Jaguar among the top tallyers.
The pennant draw shows No 2 team winning by seven points with players including Wingate Parson Joyce Newman Waterman Piper Adamson and others. City Club weekend results list multiple championships and matches with scores such as 21-10 and 47-22, plus practice and consistency events. Readable names include McGuire Weatherston Saunders Langdon Hinchittte Whiteford Phippard Somerville Mora Willis and Laughing Urocnwood Wortes Cook.
Canberra Times notes uniform issue pending arrivals, urging tall members to attend Drill Hall Tuesday for kit and gear. Lists many names and mentions full marching dress for Tuesday parade and camp arrangements. Employers urged to grant leave Feb 6 to 17 to maximize camp training benefits.
Readable fragments show prize winners across events such as Tug of War, Truck Drivers race, 3 Legged Turducks, Ladies and Girls races, and old buffers seniors. Names like Missew, O'Brien, J Southwell and A Miles appear with placements and trophy titles including Beate & Co Trophy and Union Trophy.
Er Teer to day 10 wm. Book ni Tourist Bureau. Phone B10. Mur ray Valley Passenger Service lists Canberra Sydney via Magquarie Pass and South Coast. Canberra-Mon Thu Sat 10.30 am from Canberra to Sydney arrives in Sydney leaves Sydney Wed Private Burn Return prices and contact details for intercapital coaches.
Abbreviated notice lists a furnished room in a Canberra area property with a double room option, modern decor, and utilities. Mentions Randwick address and February timing with a 25 shillings price and extra pen.
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