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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

3

Canberra Too Strong For Yass In League Game

Canberra defeated Yass 13 to 7 in a Rugby League Group 6 inter-town match at Northbourne Oval. The reorganised Canberra line stood firm amid team disputes as Styman, Newman and Cameron featured for Canberra while Lloyd converted late for Yass, and Slyman scored Canberra’s final try.

Canberra Yass Northbourne Oval Oae Oyers Harrington Causeway RAAF Warrington Noonan Harlan R. Hawke Betts Reynolds Styman Newman Llnyh Yeas Ths Cameron Moore Hawke Hagelgrove Ita Allmond O'Brien Williams Lloyd Southwell Bond Slyman Alimond Olive O'Reilly Teynolda Addison Kropp Willams Horton Rainer Ainslie Stuart Hopking P. Healey Hopkins Queanbeyan Starkey Thompson

Queanbeyan Beats North Canberra After Second-Half Rally

Trailing by five at halftime Queanbeyan defeated North Canberra by 19 points amid a midmatch injury to North Canberra hooker Geoffrey Tradd. Byrne starred for Queanbeyan with fast breaks and kicks while Kerwick and Pooley contributed, as Queanbeyan dominated scrums and late tries by McLeod and Byrne sealed the win.

Queanbeyan North Canberra Geoffrey Tradd Tradd Mts Guides Telopes Sherd Conroy McLeod Pooley Byrne H. Willams Mulliga Gerry

Barton and University win in decisive hockey action

On Saturday Barton defeated University three goals to nil as Norton scored four for Barton and Gratton for University. The match was tied at half time. Other A grade fixtures featured a draw between Waratah and Northern Suburbs with Grooma and Cunningham scoring. Old Canberrans drew with Queanbeyan 3 apiece, and University beat A.M.C. IT. Grammar upset by Sackett’s side 2 1.

Barton University R. Norton Gratton Norton Barnes Day Pobertenn Dunn Starkey Kaye Reid Waratah Northern Shurha Northa Grooma Cunningham Werataha Graham Lrenon Smith Northes Shediey Redpeth Colwell Ata Cooney Rat Terdard Brill McQueen Kraft Canberrave Saunders Fkeatel Denton Nichola Parton Stechenson Bagnall Barrenger Faunders Kestel Stephenson Armatrone Gray Parkes Queanbeyan Crisp Taylor Armatrong Pean Irwin Crisp Oueanbeyan A.M.C. IT

Royal Canberra Golf Championships and Cup Roundups

F L Crisp and G Hunter lead in a 71 pair event with a gross 76 and nine holes up on rivals L Martyn and K Cook. Other results show multiple two to five hole margins, with semi finals due at 10 30 a m and several cup and trophy contests scheduled for tomorrow’s final rounds.

F. L. Crisp G. Hunter Berra Hunter Crisp L. Martyn K. Cook G. Hartley F. Gay acVen A. Hartley F. Gay Peven J. Torrance A. Turner D. Hibberd L Neville W. G. Woodrer W. Gordon J. Gordon J. Maclean K. Traynor R. Perry A. Nish Tregfear Mra. Drew Penglase Mra. Cooner

Federal Golf Club Sees Beadman Victory in Woods Trophy

Heavy fairways left few under par as H Reynolds wins secretary’s trophy four up. Ratford, Hayes, Baker and others trail with various margins. In Sunday match play for Woods trophy, R Beadman defeats O Ratford one up on the 20th green.

H. Reynolds Ratford H. Hayes E. Baker Square D, Reynolds R. Goodman D, Slade J. Hunter J. Goodwin K. Sinclair BR. Griffiths H. Hennah T. Baulk R. Ware T. Swan B. Harker T. Goodwin A. Woods Woods R. Beadman O. Ratford

Good Skiing at Mt Franklin Attracts Teams for Balmain Meet

A Canberra skiing party reported ideal Mt Franklin conditions for the Balmain sports likely to be held at Hiandra and Kosciusko. Events include a downhill race and slalom with six person teams entered by Canberra Tumut Cooma Jindabyne Kiandra and possibly Bungendore clubs. Snow depth near Mt Franklin averages two feet and eleven party members skied from 14 miles out while others stayed at Bull's Head.

Mt. Franklin Canberra Balmain Hiandra Kosciusko Alalom Langlaut Teama Tumut Cooma Jindabyne Kiandra Bungendore Franklin Bull's Head

Cyclist Hit by Cars in Lakemba Incident

Sydney report describes 15 year old Fred Hewitt of Lakemba struck by a car on Can ary Road and then run over by a second vehicle. He suffered a fractured left arm and ankle lacerations. Hewitt was admitted to Canterbury Hospital in non serious condition. Police believe the first driver may not have seen him.

Sydney Lakemba Fred Hewitt Hewitt Canary Road Peasing Gsecond Hewitt Clar Canterspury Hospital

Y.M.C.A. Notes on new clubs and activities Canberra YMCA

New artillery members in Europe YMCA groups joined Canberra YMCA for an intro night, sparking a friendship club meeting next Thursday at 7 20 p.m. Aerial Hall hosts a boys club for ages 14 to 17 focusing on gym work with boxing and wrestling if requested. Ladies auxiliary meets tomorrow at 2 50 p.m. The YMCA Mens Club tea and illustrated talk by W Crockett on Northern NSW and Queensland tour occur tomorrow night at 6. The men’s physical fitness group for 25 to 63 meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Hi Club seeks funds to send two delegates to Melbourne conference. Members offer to do house chores to help raise money, contact General Secretary. Canberra YMCA basketball enters four teams in ACT Association league starting August 1: YMCA Nos 1 2 3 and Vikings.

Artilery Y.M.C.A Europe Canberra Y.M. C.A Ainalle Reid Drill Hall Melbourne Canberra ¥.M.C.A A.C.T. Basketball Association Vikings

No Trouble With Air Freighter In Canberra Landing

Alarm rose in Canberra's northern suburbs Saturday night as a twin engined air freighter showed engine trouble while over the district. An airport official said the sputtering and rumbling came from the motor as the plane idled before landing. The unscheduled freighter had diverted from the Melbourne Sydney run to refuel, with Mascot aerodrome weather threatening closure and the pilot ensuring sufficient holding petrol for alternate landing grounds.

Canberra Melbourne Sydney Mascot

Stock losses feared heavy as snow grips southern state

Heavy stock losses are feared in the southern part of the state where deep snow has halted roads and stranded livestock. Nimmitabel and Cooma report streets under 18 inches and drifting snow with fodder convoys using pack horses. Police caution that full losses are hard to estimate until main roads are cleared. Showers fall statewide with more rain and heavy frosts expected in western districts.

Sydney Nimmitabel Cooma Collins Sss

Greyhound Races at Queanbeyan Sunday Meeting Results

Queanbeyan greyhound meeting details include Novice 347 yards Permanent Rust, Flying Indigo first. Novice 520 yards AnDILONGs Daughter wins Tronical Lad second. Maiden 347 yards Flashing Marie leads Oscar's Wish. Canberra Stake 520 yards Brown Brian takes top spot. Novice 347 yards China LASS wins Moralat second. Maiden 520 yards Misty Kent first Not Too Bad second. Novice 520 yards All Gase edges Bronco Vale. Novice 520 yards Miss Appeal wins Speed Amour second.

Queanbeyan Flying Indigo Andilong’s Daughter Tronical Lad Our Drummer Flashing Marie Oscar's Wish Pat Rob Canberra Brown Brian Deed Kinkera Girl China Lass Moralat Maurain Misty Kent Snowy Tune All Gase Bronco Vale Cotter Lily

Attacks on Women Lead to Two Assault Charges

Alleged assaults on two women at Manuka and Westlake led to two men being charged with assault at the police station on Saturday night. Bail was fixed at £20 and £10 respectively.

Manuka Westlake

Boxing results from Leichhardt and Newcastle Stadiums

In Sydney at Leichhardt Stadium Johnny Sepeds won two falls to one over Bud Curtis in the main wrestling event. In Newcastle Alfie Clay stopped Ernie Phillipa in the 3rd round of a featherweight bout after Phillipa collapsed in the ring and the referee halted the fight.

Bydney Johnny Sepeds Bud Curtis Leichhardt Stadium Newcastle Alfie Clay Ernie Phillipa Newcastle Stadium Phillipa

Yugoslav Team Wins at Soccer in Australia Match

The Yugoslav team defeated New South Wales 4 1 with sharp passing that overwhelmed the local side. The lineup to represent Australia in the first Test next Saturday includes J Maraton C Drummond R Lawrie W Wilaon L Gibb G Sandera A Johns G Nunn R Hughes and R Marshall with H Parkes F Parsons and K O Neill.

Australia J. Maraton C. Drummond R. Lawrie W. Wilaon L. Gibb G. Sandera A. Johns G. Nunn R. Hughes R. Marshall H. Parkes F. Parsons

Women's Basketball Results Across Saturday Matchups

Saturday results show W C A teams defeating High and Grammar squads while forfeit wins favor several clubs. Y W C A Tl and .W C A TV posted forfeit wins, St Christopher Ex Students and others won or claimed narrow margins, with scores ranging from 4 to 24 points and a few forfeited games.

W.C.A High 1 Y.W.C.A. Tl Grammar I St. Christopher's C.W.C Fishwyck A Reserve High W.C.A. NT Queanbeyan High TI W.C.A. TV Grammar II Telopen Amalic Ghade High IV W.C.A. V High V W.C.A. TI

Australian National University seeks Assistant to the Registrar

Applications for the Assistant to the Registrar at the Australian National University invite graduates with administration experience. Salary within 1850 to 1060 with living cost adjustments, duties include assisting the Registrar, travel and removal expenses covered, canteen details. Applications to Box 4 GPO Canberra by August 1 1940.

Commonwealth Superannuation Fund Canberra G.P.O R. A. Hohnen

FORMITIONS WANTED HOME PAINTING ADVERT

ACQUISITION NOTICE Offers sought for home painting decorating and wallpapering work. Estimates free and guaranteed. Contact C de Clabout by phone B47. URGENT accommodation wanted by public servant and wife in Canberra immediate. Reply 5.C. Times Office. WANTED exchange Canberra house for Melbourne. Reply 7673 Times Office. WANTED to buy Canberra area house or suburb Hall cash down. Phone B57.

C. de Clabout Times Office Canberra Melbourne Suburb

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