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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1949
Page
3
Norths suffered a heavy defeat in a fast RU clash against Canberra with key plays by Norths stars and Canberra defenders denying scoring chances. The match featured aggressive forward work and late attempts by Norths, but Canberra sealed the win with decisive set pieces and robust defense.
In a tense A Grade final, Reid edged Barty Imlior premintay with a tight rubber showing strong serving. Frank Peyne returned to Din Bartonean and quickly impressed, while Noel Flanigan and Con ey each fought hard in late sets as the competition crowned its champion after a long season.
North Canberra players contested a league game at Queanbeyan leading to a 30 pound fine for playing without proper living permit. The event caused a suspension until after the appeal period, with North Canberra expected to receive a point and Belhaven to react to the ruling in the upcoming match.
In a tense local match Rovurang empet.tias edged Went Glyvelainind ith Hinmomten amid a month of activity. Wests featured Cumenn Rose and Reynats while Norths leaned on Stewart as the standout. The game saw cautious play with both sides scoring sparingly and the Rovers pushing ahead despite a slimmer squad of eleven men.
The Canberra team delivered a brilliant victory in the Gruje logkey competition at Gaiveday. Canberrane led by a strong forward move, with feints and defence key to the win. University players featured prominently, including Kilwenton and Pickering, while Waratahs and other local clubs supplied notable names in a dense, action-filled report.
Fragmented report details a drowning incident near Molongio Mine close to Commonwealth Bridge. It mentions Jan Rusin and Bamtlake Haniel with unclear ages, plus observers noting river flow and possible rescue attempts amid fog and confusion as divers searched the outlet for signs of the victim.
A man in Ayden injured himself with a razor after dismissal amid a strike. Police reported the event occurred Friday at a location involving coworkers and hospital interviews.
A report details a home invasion where a resident, Mr Lealie Jack, confronted an intruder at Bake at Mshlinggion Laat vibght. Police investigations pursue suspects including Tarkan and a wife Peistesusl hone, with mentions of nearby stations and local responses.
Fragments describe a car truck collision on a federal highway and a string of job and housing notices. References to Canberra figures proper nouns appear among scattered ads and recruitment appeals, with several incomplete names and unclear details. The text also includes rental and vehicle-related postings, plus reception and emergency service notes.
Fragmentary OCR note reports Pine off-cuts with reference to length limits and directions toward North, possibly noting a date or lot designation. Details are unclear but suggest inventory or measurement shorthand tied to Pine timber. No clear persons or organizations identifiable.
A man watching detectives during an arrest was shot in Norton Street last night. Witnesses describe a violent struggle as officers confronted a suspect. gunfire erupted, injuring a man near a doorway before officers returned fire and detained two individuals. Investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing nearby footage.
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