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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1950
Page
5
Navy edged Northsl in a tight Canberra Cup contest with goals by Pryor and Byrn, while Northsl rallied with late chances. Forestr y and Royal strove in a separate match, Forestry winning 8 to 3 as Canberra Royals, Ringwing, and Houghton featured in a high scoring day of junior and senior fixtures.
Barton with a convincing win from Kingston leads the A grade pennant competition after Saturday rounds.
Australia faces Canada as Hopman leads the Australian challenge in Davis Cup action. Sweden dominates Europe as rain interrupts the European Zone semi finals with doubles prize division and lingering hopes for Denmark and Italy in a weather disrupted schedule.
Australia announces major selections ahead of the Third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Captain Churchill leads a reshaped lineup with Roburts, McRitchin, and Dunran Mallessi among changes. Injuries and recalls affect forwards Finnnery Graven and Andrews, while McMahon takes the whistle as referee.
English touring team secured a clear victory over New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday afternoon. Ward missed most of the second half after an incident near the goal line, with England pressing for the win. Attendance reached 24,765 as the England side dominated the first half before NSW rallied in the second.
Readable fragments describe Davies Pharmacy Kingston and a Royal National Football League update. A rectal examination notice is rumored for the Institute of Anatomy tonight at 8 pm. Concert program lists Harpsichord pieces and Bach. The Victoria Amateurs plan training at Kingston Oval, with referees mentioned.
The public is warned that air firing practice with live ammunition will be carried out at the Field Range near Matuta between the hours of ten and four. The notice cautions against handling unspent shells and other ammunition and states no reward will be offered for reporting dangers.
Fragmentary OCR reports widespread irregularities at the state elections with claims of mismarked ballots. Notes reference Liberal Party figures and alleged voting irregularities affecting outcomes. No clear names or dates are legible due to damaged text.
Goulburn meeting halted after disqualifications for three years. veterinary tests ordered. Officials reported a dog near the horse parade, with stewards interceding and police notified. Names and precise actions are inconsistently reported in the fragmentary source.
YMCA notes list upcoming weekend trip for members in Koeclurko and remaining bookings available. Meeting for trip attendees set for Thursday to discuss plans and betting for ski items. Basketball players reminded of new weekly training 6:10 to 6:50 pm and junior programs noted with drill hall sessions. Viking hub, employed boys program, and Aussies Club reopenings listed with weekly activities and enrolment details.
The New Haven Swim Club's 890 freestyle relay squad swam a 6 min 34.4 sec. record at a Friday meet, trailing only the United States Olympic team of 1948 for that distance. Members include Australian John Mare shall, Ben Chett, Wayne Moore, and Sir Jim Mylan.
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