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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
3
The Canberra Golf Association lists a series of matches and draws for forthcoming events. Players such as Hughson, Bennie, Warling, and Waring compete in singles and foursomes, with drawing rounds scheduled across Wednesday to Friday, including the Isaacs Cup and championship bouts.
In a close morning event at the Jockeys Premier meeting, McMenamin and Curven faced Lappin with Lappin taking two wins and a near miss. McCarten and wine were among other contenders, as the lineup produced tense racing and standout performances.
Influenza weakens teams as Norths and University prepare for a pivotal match at Northbourne Oval. Injuries and illness hit both sides with Key players sidelined while the Royal Military College edges closer to full strength for the Eastern Suburbs game.
The report describes Canberra withdrawing from a Sunday rugby league encounter with Goulburn, with players and officials noting the withdrawal and the resulting impact on the match outcome. Villages like Yass and Queanbey feature in nearby fixtures, while other details reference club officials and potential competition implications.
A widespread rail strike in Broken Hill halts the permanent way and the line to Sydney. Trains from both ends run no longer, as workers and managers clash over pay and halite reductions. The Railway Board considers increased pay claims, while service between Broken Hill and Roydbolin remains suspended. An attempt to prevent the strike from spreading is underway.
A garbled OCR roster lists numerous player names and reserves with inconsistent spellings from multiple teams. The text includes positions and notes such as deputy halfback forwards and various surnames, suggesting an incomplete sports lineup or club register. Names appear with inconsistent punctuation, making definitive team or event identification impossible.
Primary games today include Aho Primary Series with players and positions noted. Matches span Grenamar Park and York Parl with refereeing by Mr Baker and detailed lineups for St Christopher's vs Ainslie and Queanbeyan sides listed with forwards backs and five-eighths.
A tale of a gathering at Royal Mullory College grounds set for 10 am. Horsemen and aides prepare as huntsmen and whips organize, with riders and guards noted among local residents.
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