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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR describes ship and sea affair discussions with figures like 238 000 pounds and mentions wreckage, imports, and tax details. It references a 106 ton Melbourne vessel and listings of creditors, with vague notes on salvage and payments.
The Mount 2ajare area site was chosen for a new range to be built by the Can Torre Ride Club in Me. J. Mein hia reported at the annual meeting, noting the club now has 30 members and is in strong financial shape. Food parcels were sent to Ireland during the year. Officers named include Patron J Beak Captain 4-beatosti President Dr L W Noll Secretary R Fourra Treasurer F Webb. Over 40 trophies were presented. main awards included Championship pennant, annual handicap won by J McIntosh, and B Grade scratch trophy awarded to R L McCarty.
The Victorian Amateurs list two changes affecting selection for the Canberra v Amateurs clash. Notable moves include Sacks of the Amateurs and veteran play making way for replacements, with J. Grainger named captain and Canboee stepping to a forward role. The Canberra game at Manuka Oval follows updated lineups and injury absences.
Canberra fields one of the strongest lineups this season as Sienna Rine leads against Yass in Group competition. Notable players include Noonan returning, Harrington moved, and captains Wenster and Conroy among Locke, Davis, Seiffert, and Seiffert in the captain’s role for the match at Captain’s Flat.
Attendance peak at Turner Oval as WAUSEWAY ROVERS lose to North City despite a strong showing of players like Dinnerville Hale and Turner among listed squad names. Several junior teams and transport arrangements noted for upcoming fixtures at Hingston Oval and Vass Toaves.
Weekend sport listings show hockey, rugby, football, archery and other events across Canberra venues. Teams include Old Canverrans, Warntnl, Northern Rib ohe, and Boronia High, with competitions at Griffith, Beth Park, Duntroon, and York Park among others.
NSW captured the Australian Junior Championship with a five-match run including a dominant win over Queensland. B Flack scored 12 goals in the series and was named star of the match as NSW also claimed the Australasian Pennant. Final points: NSW 10, WA 1, Queensland 4, Victoria 2, South Australia 1.
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