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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1950

Page

4

Sedgman Triumphs In National Tennis Final Melbourne

Sedgman defeats McGregor in straight sets to win the national tennis title at Melbourne. Crowds pack the grounds as Bedgman’s tactics falter against Sedgman’s overseas experience. Women’s doubles and mixed results feature Mra Long and Elton text among Australian players winning key matches.

Gman McGregor Seeme Verkgin Australia Aingiew Sedgman Torday McGregor Sedgmaan Sedgman Jst Sa Onicion Connie ‘Bedyman Medregor Sidwell Bedgman Sedeman Bedumaan Che Mate Tom Apved Berigmany Pallard Carehand Mrs. Long Elton Brough Mra Bolton Auatealian Beore ‘Maa Bromwich Ming Bt

Punter Puts Threat to Bomb Mentone Stables

An anonymous caller threatened to bomb Fred Hoysted’s Mentone stables on Saturday night after a race at Moonen Valley. The caller claimed the aim was linked to a recent defeat of a favorite and mentioned Melbourne notes and a supposed partner in crime. Hoysted dismissed the threat as not serious and said a friend’s report influenced his caution.

Wager William Oid Moonen Valley Heye W. Dy Hoysted Melbourne Hacker Tay Nied

Old Mam Bombd Dead at Hurrajong

Fragmentary text reports an incident with a deceased woman at Hurrajong. The readable portion mentions a detected motive or cause linked to an unidentified attack or event. Names, dates, and clear details are missing due to poor OCR quality.

Hurrajong

Randwick Races Bets and Results From Historic Meet

A fragmented report from Randwick lists numerous horses, jockeys, and betting outcomes. It mentions horses such as Pantomine and Lady Kerasine, with various win and place odds, times, and race stipends, reflecting a busy betting slate across multiple events.

Moon Moon Races At Moonee Valley Amid Protest

Confusing race report from Moonee Valley details Full Moon's interference protest after the Plenty Hurdle. Steward action altered results while Denham was suspended for two months. Spearman placed third amid ongoing confusion over finishes and objections.

Melbourne Mousy Full Moon Hefty Gann Denham Full Monn Wan Boenrmoan Herton Hindere F Dumaot Tevourite Ngsina Mufferec Inga C Bougoure Rte Ator Chamber N- Powell New Britain Algiers Colquhoun UN Merry Scout Star Chamber Hillgrave Win jFisples Ai Jonime Lung Hurdle Halli Spear An Bai Bummeit FO Moon UK Denham Belkine Spearoen AI Moon Othe Ies Nymne Banya Houndicap St. Run Purtall Chateau Prince Williamaan Banlan Trentre Bet Hing WUNDI Bsnian Bucarave WSLR Hutchinsen Chatana Hougoure Bovey Pree Rick Fmaucaiie Honsner Stove Hreneby Cronies Ape Lord Bian Rimfree Benelt Plac Yeur Oldal Sin. Chanka J. Pulrtall Aot Rhe W. Williamson Gail Pusintte Binionds A. Bet Pachers Wilarowan Rearna Ererus

Crookwell Wins Bowls Singles at Yass in Murky Finals

At Yass the Federal District towing championships concluded with Crookwell securing the singles title after a contested match sequence. Poidevin and Groome reached the late stages as Canberra and Queanbeyan clubs battled in pairs and fours with City and Canberra sides trading leads.

Crook Yass

Shell Co to Close Down Works Tonight

Shell Company to shut operations at its plants this evening with about 1,260 workers affected. The announcement notes restructuring and potential layoffs, citing production declines and market pressures. The company's leadership states the move is necessary to preserve operations and financial stability amid evolving industry conditions.

Wales defeat Victoria to win shield in Sydney match

In a slow scorable game Wales chased 382 for victory as Victoria failed to press for an outright win. Batsmen struggled while bowlers, led by Hole and Davidson, backed by quick wickets, helped South Wales secure a 40-minute triumph and the shield on a tense final day.

Sydney New South Victoria Rone South Wee Panera Frais MigWe Varnon Balaymen Aitte de Courcy Bonsud Bathmen Oly Tevaon Wieeta Guan Hole Takirur Numa Baturagn Howard Davidaan

Shorane Contests at Parkes Parkes Meet

Shorane contest results from Parkes include a 220 yard country sprint won in record time by Shorane, with eight seconds for the same distance at Worth Sydney Olympic Post noted. Parkes athletes posted performances across 110 and 220 yard events, with top placings by J Rowe, Kerry, Bainbeigee, and others as listed in the meet results.

Parkes Johnean Savday Auca Worth Bydney Olympic Post Brances Watson Kyogle Gitle J. Rowe Sturwidumban Wother Kerry Temore Rich Tomrae Srag Drwin'hoor Roena Brent Ethoke Mogle N. Bainbeigee Hervny

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