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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
2
Readable fragments show an interschool event with Grammar and High teams. Mentions Canberra High Queanbeyan and Gregories with several grade results and telephones indicating a local meet schedule.
The South City and Canberra rugby scene unfolds with the Lew White and North Canberra Oval match at Manuka, Canberra, as teams like Goulburn and North Canberra eye a third intertown series. Canberra's 2026 season aims to begin July 30 and end September with final rounds shaping league standings.
A party from SL Kaye Prank Homebush School visited Canberra on Tuesday, toured Parliament House and the War Memorial, and attended an evening school dance. The visiting team played two football matches, with Canberra High showing weight and speed advantages to win 20-0 in one game. Bodle, Browning, and other local players starred as school teams competed in the Doyle’s competition across senior and junior levels.
Bob Spears, hailed as a premier Australian sprinter and world champion in 1906, died last night at an American hospital after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife Margaret at the time, with family in attendance in Falrope. Spears achieved international renown and held multiple titles during his career.
A jumble of schedules lists women’s basketball games with teams such as Geade TWEAK Amalie Quenniveyan McAppinal and Strettoni Moweroni. Prominent venues include Congregational Dayton and Woolworths with multiple 2 to 5 pm starts and referees like J Bulinton and iG Grails CA.
A fragmentary report notes Bradshaw of the field, Cyril Connell of Queensland, and assertions about tactics during an English tour. It cites Connell doubting fairness and mentions Australian reactions and a disputed board decision. The text references English and Australian teams, a rugby context, and tensions over conduct and control.
Ethel Mey Flynn alias Ethel May Jenna 93, discharged after police raid found domestic affair and a man in the room. Jenset later sentenced to three months with light labour for a civil charge. other offenses noted but dismissed after arrangements to Canberra changed the case.
A fragmented report notes the Australian soccer tourists plan a third Test match against South Africa at Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Players named include Hedin, Lawrie, Jack, Young, Hulme, Nunn, Pareons, and others as part of the squad.
A libel claim for 125 009 pounds is filed after a Sydney Morning Herald publication earlier this year alleged a society was insolvent. The case, before Mr Justice Hieron in the Supreme Court, names defendants the Associated Dom Eid and others, with parties including William Thaddmup Page.
In Canberra selections for a carnival football event are announced with a long list of players from Manuka Kingston and Queanbeyan. The program details grade matches at Manuka and Central with times around 2 pm and 1 pm. Officials note the event may shift if teams do not win.
In the ACT Supreme Court yesterday Mr Justice Simpson heard an application by Kurt Stern for costs related to an order served on Eaw and James Beehan Carmel Beehan. The hearing involved divorces and alimony applications with Fr Bailey acting for the applicant.
Minister for National Development Mr Casey urged a cautious approach to prevent strikes over munitions work and carpentry on government contracts in Canberra. He cited strong feelings and noted the industrial problems faced by the Department at Laibuni and related rent and economic impacts.
The notice reports that recruiting inquiries have doubled since the war began. Kean states that normal inquiries had doubled and that there have also been appeals at the American Consulate from men eager to join the U.S. forces.
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