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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
5
A promotional ode extols Ovaltine as a nutritious night sip providing energy for long sessions. The advertisement claims joyful hearts and restful sleep, praising the chocolatey drink as the world’s most popular night sip and urging readers to buy at grocers.
Sedgman becomes first Wimbledon champion to win singles doubles and mixed titles in a single year. He defeats J Crobay in singles, retains doubles with Ken McGregor, and partners Miss Doris Hart in the mixed. The mixed victory comes after a hard fought doubles win and the champion thanks supporters including Australian fans and officials.
The Australian training group led by Sedgman will spend days in London before departing for Germany for shown matches, then return to London to fly to the United States on July 28 with wife Jean joining all trips. McGregor Hoad and Rosewall travel to Sweden, then Oslo exhibitions. they join Gedgrosn in Kaumien. The team competes in Grange Newport and the American doubles in Boston from August 18, then the Nationals in New York from August 20 to September 7.
Frank Bedgman and Ken McGregor dominated the Australian American doubles match, finishing in just over 40 minutes with a 6 3 score. Seixas and Sturgess fought to hold serves but Bedgman’s speed and McGregor’s reac tion proved decisive as the South African American pair won the set 6 3.
Surviving member of the original Parliament Mr King O Malley rests at home in Park Int as he reaches 98. He declines gifts and keeps to routines, reflecting on his long life and public service. An unrelated vacancy notice for accommodation follows, advertising full board for a gentleman with contact details.
The 17 year old Maureen Connery becomes the youngest winner of the Wimbledon Women's Singles, defeating Pauline Beta in a landmark final. The Duchess presented the plate as Connery celebrated with her partner Susanne Comman in a day of high drama and triumphs at the famed tournament.
In two matches at Queanbeyan the teams played hard and vigorous football. The scoreline remained close at halftime with small margins separating the sides as players left the field. Nearby venues North Cxn berm and Queanbeyan BL hosted the games with notable effort from Gaedero, M pedata, and nevan Me ADT in the action.
A jumble of ad copy and warnings with scattered names and locations. It lists vacancies for delivery staff in Braddon and O Cun, a local newsagency, and terse notes about warehousing or shop duties. Several lines mention rewards and vacant positions without clear dates or concrete conditions.
A scrambled OCR style summary reports a match at Bangendore where Bungendore won despite early lead, notes Queanbeyan defense and misplays, mentions West Queanbeyan absence and limited scoring, and lists players and teams including Armour Mason and McGuire. Also references Australian National Airways and a vehicle sale ad with a male booking clearance notice.
Fragmented OCR lists items from Holden area vendors including electrical goods timber flooring furniture and a Kingston address. Mentions products priced low and contact numbers as well as opening hours and a Saturday schedule. The readable text is scattered across multiple businesses and offerings without a coherent story.
Interested women are invited to join the Anglian group for a joint recital tonight at the Knee of Anatomy venue with Bach and Brandenburg selections. A program including Crabms and Berovan Vieut is listed, followed by a meeting at St Joke ChurchWouun's Guild Tuesday July 6 at 3 pm.
A Canberra Film Centre listing for Tuesday July 8 references an experimental program titled Olbrite and a production variation by Pavama A while noting local figures such as Miss B. Toot and Hon. Bee in association with the Canberra Legacy club.
The Bar Committee of Cenperra Legacy Ciud announces Cab Ret Ball tables on Friday 31th duty fully booked. Tes are available and arrangements to translate prior to M xidby. Inquiries to F0L oF 31270 quote for planning, house additions about 7 square yards. Fibrolite cement sheets and canvas items advertised.
In Keen detail, a lounge suites promotion runs next Saturday at Samson's with FEIG and xx Morriedy Abd listed. the ad notes a ring offer and associated bookings.
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