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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1938
Page
4
Fragmented OCR lists hockey fixtures in Duntroon Griffith and Queanbeyan with times. It also names a long list of players and officials and notes umpire attendance and supervision details. The readable portions suggest a regional university and town matches with multiple venues and grades.
Queanbeyan meets Canberra in a high profile rugby league match to decide the Interem of district followers, with Mauny Cup stakes and a likely large crowd. Canberra returns with new lineups and Kangaroo forward Erle Lawla along with players Haukett and Citta making debuts, while Queanbeyan reshuffles positions including Bob Kay at full back and Corcoran as captain as both teams prepare for a heated contest and the Reserves clash.
The notice warns land occupiers within the territory where fruit culture grows to register under the Plant Diseases Ordinance by the last day fixed as July 18, 1938. It reminds tree owners to prepare for pruning and spraying to control pests and pests, with bulletins available from the Department of the Interior Property and Survey Branch and at select government departments.
The second round of women's hockey fixtures kicks off at Acton Ground this afternoon. Queanbeyan Seniors face Queanbeyan Juniors at 2 pm, Grammar Shoot at 3 pm, Boronia versus Telopea School in No 2 round at 4 pm, St Christopher's meets V.W.D.A. in No 2 round at 3:15 pm. The St Christopher's team joins the Association while Grammar Bebo debuts this season.
A scrambled programme listing Canberra Stakes races at 473 to 479 yards with divisions and many competing dogs such as Winter Jack Master John Pie Will Sparkle Kummulla Wop Blea Star White Val's Luck Coo Shade Huron Little Pacolet and others plus Maiden Stakes entries and heat designations for the event held at Canberra.
Racing cards list Novice Handicap divisions and Flying and Welter Mile events. Notable entries include Valeria Majores, Lady Warre, Publicity, Meritor, and Jovial Hon among others with weights and start times specified. Additional notes cover nursery and Ascot Handicap results and place handlers.
Alpine Club members faced heavy snow and hazardous road conditions near the Club House. About 42 inches of snow fell at the club with up to 18 inches on mountain roads. Plans noted early departures from Canberra with careful driving advised along Davanthus and Mt Franklin roads to reach the House.
Queanbeyan defeats Grammar 23-0 in a post section match at Northbourne oval. Key players Sherd Moore and Smith for Queanbeyan held the defense, while Grammar forwards were pressured and failed to convert chances. Alexander impressed for Grammar with three tries in the later stages, but the visitors could not overcome the hosts.
Canberra Grammar and Temoper Park stood out as the only undefended teams in the Primary Schools Rugby Union competition after yesterday’s matches. The results highlight emerging talent and tight group play across the day.
Two HT premiership rounds feature University and RMCC facing Northern Baburhe at Northbourne Oval in Eastern Suburbs. Bruce Moore leads Varsity backline as Draper returns to outside centre. forwards reshuffled with Healy and Peternon new and Ballantine back from absence. Officials plan a strong defense to smother Northern challenges and keep RMCC digging in for the threequarter contest.
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