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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1939
Page
4
The match saw Canberra Golda and rival Canberra team edge toward luckless results as Barton and Kinison produced key moments. A late surge by Grey Jihan sparked a final push, while rough play and a penalty corner tally shaped a tense scoreless or near scoreline with notable performances by McCullough and Walch.
In a Saturday evening rainstorm about 90 rom, two collisions occurred at Canberra intersections. A car driven by WG Oulshoorn of Toma Creacent Amalie and B McGrath of Grit Win sustained minor damage. Mavis Qud sustained abrasions and was treated at Canberra Hospital before being discharged. Another collision at Ainslie Avenue and Curving Street involved JL Mul roney of Risidy and Paul Nicholas of Amaile. Nicholas’s car was damaged but no injuries were reported.
Hollingsworth, 40, formerly of Anil, admitted by Canberra Hospital on Saturday after a throat wound. He had been in ill health for four and a half years and resided at Hunter Street, North Amalie. Canberra Ambulance and Potter notified. Hollingsworth taken to hospital.
Hughes and Flint combined for four goals in quick succession as RMLC defeated Golds 6 to 3. Queanbeyan and Canberra checks game notes show Queanbeyan strong early with L Reid scoring, Canberra responds. other results include Grammar 4 beating Grammar 1 and Techni cal TL draw with St Christopher's.
Wet grounds slowed play as acton hosts second round matches. Hall defeated Red 7 3 with goals from Hall Goodwin and Bouthwell while Boronia upset YWCA 1 to 7. Kingston edged High School 2 to 1 and Grammar beat Ex-Students Green 8 to 1. St Christopher’s beat Grammar 2 to 1 with goals by Brophy Tilley and J Rich.
A Sunday theft report states notes and silver valued around £800 were taken from the strong room of the Whitehorse Hotel in Ashfield. Police believe no duplicate key was used to gain entry to the strong room.
Eastern Suburbs beat Bast a 12 0 in the first half and RMC matched with hard defence and fast play. Moore Holden and Farr starred for Easts while Bast a fought back with strong backs and a late push from Wackyatte and Dawnon. Norths showed heart with key tries from Denohy and Seton, as teams prepare for a decisive meeting next Saturday at Manuke.
At Duntroon Oval No 2 University beat Militia 6 by 28 8 at half. Donohue scored eight points with four tries and strong supporting by Carmody Vincent J Smith Casey and McCuntries. Referee J Baker. Militia weakened by injuries and influenza.
Canberra bowling on Saturday at the Purrastore hosted friendly matches. Galbraith and Frat fie scored 26, Beattie Mickberry 117, Piper Jonathan 13, Cottingham Edwardy 28, Vous Bomerville Whiteford 124, Wargravex Fawcett Wotheratan 11.
Racing results show JACK MAC dominant in 1bm FR Young division with 104, Lockalen, Bruce, and Downham among top finishers. Various horses including Royal Inch, Valhalla, and Late Night compete in multiple divisions with times around 1.39 and 1m40s. Multiple thoroughbred runners, odds, and placings noted, with betting details and numerous names such as RED EAGLE, THE BRUSH, and DUBONNET highlighted across divisions.
In the Flemington Maiden Hurdle over two miles Sir Gor On stars for H Minkinsl with Star Hovey and CE McMahon among the top contenders. Other runners include Thi Heewer and Cuteally with a weak field of remaining horses.
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