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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

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Draw ends tense Rovers vs Goulburn clash in ten all

A boisterous match at Goulburnports Ground between Federal Rovers and Goulburn finished 10 10 with no red cards in the second half. Canberra led 10 5 at halftime before a strong Goulburn rally, yet a late wobble kept the score level as injuries and rain affected play.

Federal Rovers Goulburn Goulburnports Clinbs M. Clarke Byrne Forbutt I. Bethel Hawke Curran Porpy Schumack Lane Maden Cook Horan Doulburn Canberra Clarke Goul Burnn Foley Red Torpy Lethel

Acton and Ainslie Fight A high tempo draw in ORF action

In a second round Territory Australian Rules clash Acton matched Ainslie in a fast, evenly contested game at Manuka. Acton, led by Fraser and Emslie, and Ainslie with Hangley and Lindley, traded goals through a tense three quarters before a late surge saw both sides equalize. spectators praised the clash for skill and discipline.

Federals Roatlake Ainstie Acton Ainslie Aimane Manuke Lubke Fastlake Ainelle Hangley Rochester Vic Amalic Actonians Ore Awas P Fraser Pichards Emalie Ainsties Handiey Orr Helan Ainnle Trress Inter Emule Jane Ahelyn Hundkey Wraser Alaalie Alballe M‘donald Bok Lindley Amaire O'Neill Gow Severn Himen Inet M' Donal Mooney Tate St Donald-Mooneys Ainwdie

Canberra golf links eyed longer course for weekends

Canberra's nine hole course near Hotel Canberra faces possible extension to k holes as population grows and more golfers visit. Chief Commissioner Sir John Butters says two sites were inspected and a decision may come within weeks.

Canberra Hotel Federal Capital Commission John Butters Posible

Badge design chosen by Can- Terra Tennis Council meeting

The Can- Terra Tennis Association council met at Acton Social Service Rooms with officers including J. Sarth president and G. Murden honorary secretary. Twelve designs were narrowed to two, the winning shield bearing VT A and Founded 1926, with a second monogram shield. both designs to be sample banner pockets by Farmers’ Ltd Sydney. A further challenge for the Gorman Cup came from Northbourne Club.

Can- Terra Tennis Association Social Service Rooms Acton Last Tech Mosnra J. Sarth G. M. Murden T. Maguire E. Greville G. Maul Northbourne W. N. Rowne E. Z. Dickens J. T. White Canherrea L. Marriott J. Davis Mandfordind W. le Maggowan Can- Serra ‘Tonnia Association C.T.A Farmers’ Ltd Sydney Northbourne Club

Goulburn preparations and local sports update teased

Arrangements complete for New Zealand Tedkey to play Goulburn on Angier 6 Cumberland and Uni versity will play the early match. Wacko Julies will also play local Dnadlan. Victoria to play Goulburn weeks later in return from Brisbane. Dune Crayon posted fastest Nine in the Goulburn Bicycle Club minite race. FF Foster reports waste control, rabbit decline, and June sheep figures. Goulburn Ladies Hockey defeat NSW second eleven 3 0. Mary Hoberta sells North Goulburn store. customers send gifts. Crowther Smith Thomas and McGregor win test cycle race to represent Goulburn in state road championships.

New Zealand Tedkey Foun Goulburn Angier Cumberland University Wacko Julies Victoria Vince Brishane Goulburn Bicycle Club FF. Foster Foster Mary Hoberta North Goulburn Sydney Too A. Crowther Smith Harry Thomas Don McGregor Australia

Federal Territory Leasees Dinner Highlights Canberra Agriculture

The second annual Federal Territory Lessees Association dinner in Hotel Canberra showcased primary industry in the Federal Capital Territory. Col. J. T. H. Goodwin and Sir John Butters outlined gains, land policy, and the need for civic spirit to fuel Canberra’s growth, with emphasis on sheep, dairying, poultry, and market garden development.

Federal Capital Territory Federal Territory Lessees Association Canberra Federal Territory J. T. H. Goodwin John Butters Thomas Messia Daley J. UC Bruckenreg J. Akelton Feder Opita Goodwin Federal Capital Commission Uhy Commonwealth Washington Australia United States Wurina Cunterra Ccity Commission Aobeo Sir John Butters Com Thesociation Lorscen’ Association Amoth Commission Bassece le Taped Etel Cho Col. Thomas W.T. Tucker Federal Capital Area Honda Arthur Campbell Max O'Connor R. E. O'Connor Federation Pyderm Cumbwston S. Daley Avatra- Mann Noti Marliament Dononta Clikeems Mrackenreg Ulse Lemeres A. E. Wright A. T. Shakespeare A. K. Murray

Head-on Motorcycle Crash Injures Two Riders

Two motorcyclists were badly hurt in a head-on collision on Tharwa Road near Tuggaraneng on Saturday night. C Morisset, a Gibraltar public school teacher, broke a leg, while Watts of Tharwa suffered a broken arm and leg. Both were admitted to Queanbeyan Hospital in shock with other injuries. The crash occurred around 7:30 pm and neither bike was lit. Both machines were badly damaged.

Tharwa Road Tuggraneng C. Morisset Public Adool Gibraltar Watts Tharwa Ware Queanbeyan Heenital

Canberra Club Mixed Foursomes Record Entry Grows

Canberra mixed foursomes draw large turnout with 64 entries in a handicap event at the Canberra links. Congestion and limited short course accommodations persist as weekly participation rises, though pairs post strong scores such as Kelly and Mrs Scott 91 18 ta and Rutledges with Mem Loughrey 16s 2. Fleetwood and Mr Lrackenreg lead with 108 23 80. Other notable results include Cunping himing with Mrs Mowat 105 21 al and Heatt with Mrs Mears 104 26 42.

Canber Canberrairks Curda Kelly Scott Rutledgs Mem Loughrey

Philharmonic social successful event in Acton Hall

A successful social and dance by the Philharmonic Society in Acton Hall brought together members of the Philharmonic Society Canberra Orchestral Society and new Canberra citizens. The program featured solos by J Rowlands and Bolg, Sinding’s Silverlyn, and performances by Mrs Paul Finlow Miss Scott and others. remarks from Honeysett and apologies from Dr and Mrs Duffield. The Great rehearsal for the Canberra Orchestral Society was announced for July 19 as part of ongoing mutual aims to foster local music talent.

Philharmonic Society Acton Hall Philharmonic Hociery Canberra Orchestral Society Honeysett Wer John Butters Philharmonic Canberra Duffield Mesdames G Paul Finlow Miss Scott Mesers Pola Oriffiths Miss G

Early match ends with player’s neck broken at Goulburn

In a Saturday game at the Goulburn Sports Ground Jack Darby Kelly, a Harden team member, suffered a broken neck and is in a critical condition at Goulburn District Hospital. He is conscious but paralyzed below the chest. The injury occurred after a rough tackle as Harden beat Goulburn Railway 5 0.

Goulburn Goulburn Sports Ground Jack Darby Goulburn Dis Trict Hospital Marshman Woods Kelly Harden Goulburn Railway

Canberra Weather Records Show Rainfall Totals

Meteorological records for Canberra note daily and monthly rainfall to date, with detailed temperatures and wind data for the period ending today. The report compares this year’s rainfall to last year and lists monthly totals up to the current date, including notable figures for June and January through March.

Goulburn Water Plan Split Over Dam and Pumps

Local debate over water supply for Goulburn centers on the failed Sooley Dam and costly plans. City engineers urged to authorize emergency works across the Wollondilly to conserve water, while opinions split on upgrading the old well wall and pumping system. Costs have already overrun, with a third pump purchased as backup after pump failures.

Gouldurn Goulburn Sth Sooley Goulburn Electrical Wollondilly Val

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Rovers Feld Mel Laughtin Reid Goulburn Reds Hurghart Cami Iverack Sinkien K. Goulburn Keighran McLaughlin Reda Council Association C. 8. Daley H .Gorman Terriory Fleetwood Mr. Lrackenreg Thomas and Miss Force L. Dwyer Miss Cocks Gundry Mra. Dickenson Hrolnowski Mra. Waugh Mra Futledie Mildenhall Miss James Dickenson Miss Smith Potts Miss Fraser Bo. Daley Mra. Fleetwood Dwyer Mise Murphy Philharmonic Social Newman Muller Moser Copland Guthrie Rees En Illions Goulbourn’s Water
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