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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

5

Molonglo Triumph Over Canberra In Second Round Soccer

Molonglo defeated Canberra 6 to 4 in a high scoring second round match. Molonglo led early and extended their lead with three goals before Canberra rallied to within two, but Molonglo added further goals as the game progressed. Canberra's Emelie and Molonglo's Honeysett stood out in a tense contest under brisk winds and uneven footing.

Canberra Molonglo Aia Jim Showinis Pwee Somme Lutters Cumberna J. H. Honey Wetnto Enirn Buttertiell Mienglo Jacks Grenvon Young Simmer Battertiell Kerrison Shan Fon Iovluard Tacon Allison Cooma Canlerci Emuelie Hacks

Record granite block at Moruya Quarry sets size record

In Moruya Quarry a massive granite block was blasted free, reputedly the largest yet. It measures about 27 feet high and 18 feet wide, with an estimated 26 000 cubic feet of marble like material. An enormous piece estimated around 1 ton was also removed from the quarry face.

Moruya Toce

Territory Soccer Association met on injuries and forfeit ruling

The Canberra Queanbeyan Soccer Association executive met at Acton to discuss Queanbeyan players watching injured in a prior match and the potential for forfeiting against Burns. They agreed forfeiting would award points to Burns but noted Queanbeyan's injury claim was genuine. Burns to meet Canberra at Capitol Hill. Molonglo absent from Cowra trip. The group urged junior soccer development and school-based programs.

Canberra-Queanbeyan Soccer Association Social Service Cooma Acton Messrs E. A. Swain J. A. Jagger J. H. Honeysett A. Hamilton J. T. Cunningham Burns G. Showood A. Young Molongto J. Hovill HW. L. Seager Canberra Queanbeyan Burnselu Honeysett Jueanhuyon Cunningham Ahetoell Molonglo Cowra Shaw Jas Capitol Hill Mr. Matthews Molonglo Club Korcer Boccer Sydney Balla Chilldren Roy Beauie Bmit Telopea Park Ade Westlake Hoys

West Queanbeyan Defeats Goulburn In Cold Rugby Clash

In a rough district match West Queanbeyan beat Goulburn 16 to 11 away from home. Despite bitter weather and wind, West Queanbeyan fought back after trailing 11 3 at half time. Key players included Connolly Ellis Marsh and Leecount who scored, with Cowdroy converting.

West Queanbeyan Goulburn Leecount Burghardt Alt Connolly M' Laughlin M'Laughlin Keighrmn Queanbeyan Sucersa Weat Queanbeyan Sun Wright Thei West Queanbeyom Johnson Ellis Marsh Lind Cowdroy Ellie Fingleton Horan Pennington Vieltopa

Eastlake Retains Gorman Cup In Narrow Tennis Win

Eastlake defeated Northbourne 7 sets 68 games to 7 sets 62 in a tightly fought challenge match. Nish brothers won all four men's doubles while Eastlake's ladies doubles and mixed doubles produced close results with key plays by Mrs Adamson and Miss Priddle. Other results list several doubles contests and the overall victory credited to Eastlake by a slim margin as spectators praised the keen, excited play. Tenders invited for Canberra drainage and sewerage works with plans available via Canberra Garage Ltd.

Eastlake Northbourne Nish Brothers Read Rolph Dunn Murden Soly Maurtin Filspatrick Douglay Firzpatrick Ives Ralph

Lock Up Shop with Windowed Front and Office Space

Announcement for a lock up shop 16 feet 20 inches with double windows and excellent position available May 30. Also a similar shop including office and x17, ready for immediate occupation. Shop and residence offering bedroom kitchen and bathroom. prompt application required.

Snow-madness and book trends in Britain

The passage notes a public mania for snow and describes people stripping and rolling in the snow. It also cites a claim that over 10,000 books were published in Great Britain last year, with poetry and drama volumes down while education topics rise, though the wording is unclear and fragmentary.

Great Britain Alan

Australian Rules Trial Match Causes Poor Play and Absentees

A trial match on Northbourne Oval between two teams to select an XVII for the Queensland visit drew few spectators. The No 1 side dominated but scrappy play and duplicated numbers marred the game. Several selected players failed to attend prompting calls for a league inquiry. The sole redeeming note was three balls found at ground level.

Northbourne Oval Alden Australian Rules League

Croer story by John Gale now on sale at Club Manuka

John Gale pens a croer story now available at Club Manuka with readers invited to pick up a copy. The release marks a local literary event as fans seek the new work amid community excitement.

John Gale Club Manuka

PARES ARE Ladies' Knitted Socks on Clearance

Readable fragments report a clearance sale of ladies' smart felt shapes and all wool knitted socks, with terse product notes and minimal ordering details. The item list is incomplete but indicates a promotional push on hosiery and related wool garments.

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