Canberra Triumph Over West Perth In Close Football Battle
Canberra built a late lead and dominated the back line to defeat West Perth 15 11 101 to 10 15 75 with Walsh and Anderson starring. O'Brien and Williams found scoring chances as Paton and Moody provided aerial support in a high tempo clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Ray Donnellan
John Bounce
Archibald
Whittaker
West Perth
Browning
Cai
Walsh
Homeirne
Perth
Moody
Paton
Hicks
O'Brien
Williams
Ashdown
Sexton
Kemp
Ray
Ayres
Graham
Cooper
Robson
Curtin
Hincksman
Watteraton
Grigg
Walsh B. Anderson
Wil. Hama
Weat Perth
First Pigeon Club Race at Yass
The AGT Homing Pigeon Club held its season opener from Yass in showery weather. Ten birds competed. times were excellent. The winning bird covered the distance at 1517 yards per minute, a new club record. J. Borocanska won, V. Kostonek was second, Mualk third, and O. Woods fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AGT. Homing Pigeon Club
Yass
J. Borocanska
Seccies Waa V. Kostonek
Mualk
O. Woods
Lock Reaches 100 Wickets in Test Season Milestone
London reports Tony Lock, omitted from England's Test squad, became the first bowler this season to reach 100 wickets. His 1119 aided Surrey in dismissing Kent for 57, as Kent’s 71-year-old Alan Brown found success with early breakthroughs. Surrey then fell short of a first innings lead by 124, leaving Kent needing 101 to avert an innings defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Tony Lock
England
Surrey
Kent
Eric Bedset
Alan Brown
Tyre
Burrey
U S Veterans Halt Australian Run in Wimbledon Doubles
The U S veterans Mulloy and Patty defeated Fraser and partner to end Australia’s run at Wimbledon doubles titles begun by Quist and Bromwich in 1950. Mulloy at 48 showed veteran form while Patty secured his first doubles final appearance the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Quist
Bromwich
Kaleine Hal
Prveu Moma
Vanseg
Mulloy
Patty
Fraser
E Mulloy
Cooper
Anderson
New York
Doomben Cup Betting Tightens After Carnival Meeting
Doomben bookmakers shifted markets after yesterdays Doomben Ten Thousand meeting with Prince Delville now the slight Cup favorite ahead of Bhahwan and Teranyan. Fire Finish faded after a poor Carnival Handicap run, while Teranyan firmed for the Cup and will try to match Bernborough by winning the event. George Moore rode Teranyan yesterday and will seek release from Fair Chance engagement. N Bellwood retains Prince Delville with a strong late surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Prince Delville
Bhahwan
Teranyan
Fire Finsh
Bernborough
O'Sullivan
George Moore
Moore
T. J. Smith
Fair Chance
N. Bellwood
New Joy
Jongthis
Mandingos
Kingster
RAAF Secure Narrow Rugby Victory Over Norths
In a tight battle at home Norths fell 6 8 to 3 as RAAF captain Andy Burke directed a disciplined win. Curtis Foote and Jenkins crossed for tries while Norths failed to capitalize as Burke and Hamilton starred for the Air Force side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAAF
Andy Burke
Norths
Ward
MacAlister
Sullivan
Greens
Hamilton
Burke
Constance
Sn Raaf
Miller
Curtis
Tanner
North
Foote
Coleman
Jenkins
R M C Downs Sydney High clash thrills crowd
R M C Downs Sydney High Schools dominated the annual fixture with Sydney Combined High Schools. The game showed high standard play and a skilled R M C pack that thrilled spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averrnoon
RASC
Sydney
R.M.C
Toweel Set for Empire Lightweight Title Bout in London
London Sunday report that South African Willie Toweel nears peak form for his Empire lightweight title defense against British champion Dave Charney in London. He will complete the hard work today and then rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toweel
London
Willie
Dave Charney
Londo
Canberra and Goulburn Fight To Draw In Rugby League
Canberra and Goulburn played to a 7 all draw after an even match yesterday. Goulburn pressed in the forwards and Holloway scored for Goulburn while Trad and Burns alternated Canberra goals. Queanbeyan upset Yass, and Crookwell and Captain’s Flat were inactive due to snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Goulburn
Mike Sullivan
Petera
Holloway
Edie Ae
Morrisey
J. Hawke
Sullivan
L. Carr
Tukloch
H. Holloway
North Canberra
South Canberra
Queanbeyan
Yasslig
Crookwell
Fiat
Crookwelly
Gouleburn
Canberts
Braidswood
Jackpot Tote Popular in Perth Race Day Report
Tote sales at Perth show a high turnout with total tickets sold and remaining after the second race. The third race reduced the field to 24 and a former entry back finished in a notable position in the fourth race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Perth
Manuka Oval
Garner
Duffell
Knight
Christopher John Shakes
Lock
U.S
Lot
Mervyn Rose
Miss Hardy
Neale Fraser Gibson
Doomben
Prince Delville Shahwan
Me‘ Amber
Fire Flash Baystone
Hoy Spe
Baron Boissier
Electro
Cool Gent
Lindbergh
Farquhar
Khar ‘Ass
Supreme Court
R.A.A.F
Rugby Union
Northern Suburbs
Northbourne Oval
Narrabundah Oval
Royals
Eastern Burburbs
Enasts
Ye Easts
Kasts
John Notaras
Couch
Nicholson
Marguire
Heid
Keeley
Maguire
Easts
Eastern Suburbs
Bcorea
Meere
John McQuire
RMC
Alas Henderson
Nichola
Rid
Bond
Sebamu
Patterson
Presbyterian
E. Jones
Canberraa
J. Collings
Turner Oval
George McManus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!