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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1933
Page
3
The Massy Cup race sees bids from contenders while current holders show tentative form. Analysts note unconvincing play as teams push for dominance, with owners weighing strategies ahead of decisive matches and potential lineup changes.
Canberra defeated Yass 16 11 in a hard fought match at the Queanbeyan Show group. Key plays came from Byrne and E Hawke with tries, Gribble adding two goals as Cranston and Daveron led Yass's effort.
In the curtain raiser to the senior game the Canberra Reserves beat the Queanbeyan Reserves by 12 to 4. Doyle scored two tries for Canberra along with Boag and Riley kicking goals while Gale and J Royal scored for Queanbeyan.
Queanbeyan captain coach Tom O Connor joined his former Cooma side for a charity friendly in Cooma yesterday. The Cooma All Blacks defeated Hega by 11 points with O Connor Reddy and Qualney scoring tries and Freebody kicking a goal.
The report describes a disrupted Carr Cup fixture with Bargoviaitera players and a match against Laggen. C.M. and Webber McAlister contributed tries and goals, while other details include a medium crowd and a higher total score, including a Stens try and Banfield.
Grand National Maiden Hurdle feature sees Umberatna and Bay of Islands among early runners. Mount Dangar and Belar show strong placings in sprint and handicap events with multiple starters, uneven pace, and few record times noted.
Newcastle Sunday notices the death of Marian Alice Watters wife of Mr David Watkins a member of the residence in the House of Representatives.
South City dominated the early fixture at Duntrean Oval beating the East-West side 26 nil. O'Brien, Harrington, P. O'Brien, Hawke and Norton crossed for tries with Griffin adding a goal and R. Hawke scoring further as South City sealed the win.
Molonglo defeated Hall 3 0 in a hard fast match. Key moments included McArthur scoring after a Stevens breakthrough and Gribble’s timely runs for Molonglo. Hall battled back with strong defense as fatigue set in and both teams pressed for scores.
Owing to a misunderstanding about the starting time several riders were late for the Senior event and could not start. The Federal Highway race ended with L Butt of Weetangerra taking a clear win in 804 metres ahead of M Bateson and N Southwell. Fastest time posted by E McCrory.
Canberra Sydney motor service leaves Canberra on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at a.m. From Thos Cook & Sons Martin Place Sydney at 2 p.m. Sundays and at a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Fares: £1 10s single £2 17s 8d return. Bookings at A R and MacNeil's City Charlton's Newsagency Kingston.
A large turnout gathered Saturday afternoon on the croquet lawn at Hotel Canberra for the season closing ceremony. Lady Isaacs presented trophies to club winners as Mrs. A. Mollison and committee members hosted a reception and the new pavilion was highlighted before a tour of the new club house.
A compile from various sources notes rights protected in Australia and New Zealand under a special league arrangement. The report highlights enforcement and regional considerations affecting the agreement and its participants.
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