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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1948

Page

4

Canberra Women’s Hockey Triumph Over Reid Park Scare

Canterra defeated Reid Park yesterday in a tense match with Spence and Basheia Rettnd scoring for Canberra. For_for_Braidwesd, Batrarote Becuildenia 3 AM added key goals, while university and local teams posted mixed results, including successes for Queanbeyan and Daly pairs.

Canbrera Canterra Reid Park Spence Basheia Healthwood Canberra Be Kin Braidwesd Aandation Ratchon Batrarete Becuildenia Suaom Sten Grasneem A Heberts Pati Reid Mton Forvont M. Tigen At. Harney P. Boerke J Christopher At. Belleck Forvat M Caan Thestopher's No Miller C. Belleck Wellspring Young Anglicana Johnston H. McDoneld VWCA Tous Telopen Trlapee Weir P. Price E Price University

Amateur Biluards Match Abbreviated Results

Amateur bilUards match reports a mixed result with Hite Brigade defeating Pire Brigade in a brisk contest. Transportation players led early while Fire Brigade faded under pressure as Bleacer Bil Warda and W Readman posted notable scores. Edwards and Prendergast figures appear in snooker results with several close scores and incomplete lines.

Hite Brigade Pire Brigade Uwaraxan Teangpert Ammateur Alluarda Anager Ena Fire Brigade W. Readman Port Bowl Brewke W. Prendergast Edwards-Brconnell J. Prenderemat

Catalina flying boat delayed Antarctic flight from Hobart

A Catalina flying boat from Hobart to Antarctica faced weather delays. The crew expects to depart once inland weather improves, with takeoff hoped for tomorrow night.

Hobart Aundey Macqaar

Greyhound racing at Quean imgan yields tight finishes

The Wreting event at Quean imgan drew close finishes with Atak Soyde and Bet's Return among strong performers. Multiple races report short margins, with stakes like Novice and Time events noted, including bets and horse names such as Bryn Gwyn, Matty Carbon, and Maid of Mir.

Queanimgan Jovier Atak Bet Betty Marie Bryn Gwyn Et Engin Novien Atake Wallaway Juze Mundu Matty Carbon Afaiden Barthaven Snow Colmr Bele Pleke Lal Lynn Kayoma Ie Lewel Linn Lanetome Dany Maid OF Mir Nay Cai Sien Hi Lady Hanley Croxlay Ie Gant

In the Ring Sydney Boxing Roundup Night Results

In Melbourne Sunday Les Dittmar defeated Rex Murphy 12 45 by decision in their third round at Melbourne Stadium. Other bouts saw Vagsane draw with Buen tietner in a tense contest and Letcher atadkorn score for Newcasuie. Melbournes crowd saw strong performances as the ring action continued.

Sydney Ino Vagsane Buentietner Letcher Atadkorn Newcarile Melbourne Les Dittmar Rex Murphy Die Melbourne Stadium

Racing entries and results from a crowded Melbourne program

A dense list of horse names, handlers, and race details shows bets, placements, and odds across multiple stakes events. Notable horses include Crownall, Star Dey, Sweet Tonic, Lyndale, and Tamunga with rapid-fire references to owners, tracks, and sums staked, reflecting a busy racing card.

Monarchy Glenferrie Rome Jupiter Lansvale Reanto Thn Hurry UF UF IV Paagotter Tumurge Grownall Sincaide Ee Fox Lyndale War Geta Tahibe Bhiseale Sez Crownall Tamunga Phot mi Pig Ea WE Few Inge Siinaway Bellwood Big Energy Thompson Oth- Antoin Oan Gene Wil Binnaway al Pincinger Hine M. McGrowdie Bormian Bel Wood Werrior Proud Monash Trover Earl Pensey Strathdarr Tybedale Nea Star of India Karach Lac Ripper Herougn Neator Tneuma Karachi Peralna Priney Thompann Transaction Lordan Morning Glory Nemesake San Lia Fon Hoya Mouvenir Port Said Light Courtipest Superfort Rayo” Lite Becawee Tamaehn Cookavietus Barratt Beves Visage Mustang Mecatrom Zain Photis Atuslang High Order Photain

Racecard Notes From A Heavily Annotated Meeting

A garbled listing of horses, jockeys, odds, and results. Names such as Sal Waells Fairy Fable Verdict Tongalong and Baron Badman appear amid scattered betting figures and race times, with multiple entries and placements mentioned.

Ua Hanaicap BA Tee Win Eai Wan J Fen England Tad Awe Sal Waells Iigara Giercemt Glow Ite Bevin Fox Origen Utaigit Viing Ail Mah Devi Bia i Basoudate Eutas Delamere Tairt Padle Watts Bir Mohican Deas Young Caeaar Rich D. McDonald Tongalong Brig O'Doon Thousynd Gil Well Inc Badwer Armentier Arsenie Maleay Robin Fairlie Calando Googe Itarcane Hwad. Time Lincolnshim Hundirep M Vantage Willlamaon My Trate Ny 1 Ace Wieaston Tha Wongy A Ian Nay Timp

Baby Elephant Christened at Tarangs 20

A crowd of 8000 gathered for the Tarangs 20 elephant christening. The baby elephant Cheena Thirfteenoon was officially named amid weather delays and mixed-up captions, with a pennant moment described as floated above the crowd.

Sydney Tarangs 20 Cheena D. Neleon Regent Street Chey

Canberra Funeral Director Faces Investigation

A Canberra funeral director is under investigation after disputed practices emerged in recent days. Officials say the inquiry centers on service charges and handling of remains, with potential regulatory action under consideration.

Local man injured during car tow in Glebe row

A man at Glebe was seriously injured when a tow car backed up while attempting to tow another vehicle. John Connelly of Belle Vue Street Glebe suffered a severe head injury and was admitted to hospital. Robert Cannon of Matravilla was also injured with fractured ribs after being knocked down by a truck.

Bydney Glebe John Connelly Bellevue Connelly Robert Cannon Matravilla Twoston

YMCA Board Meeting and August Club Events

A YMCA bulletin notes a Board of Directors meeting tomorrow in the clubrooms with lunch served at 2.80 p.m. Mrs Black, wife of the General Secretary, will welcome at the home of Mrs Collins on Limestone Avenue Alpulle A. An evening program at the YWCA is planned for Saturday August 14 for children aged 15 and under with dancing community singing and supper.

Auilary Mra Black Collins Limestone Alpulle Yw.ca

Young Couple Arrested For Baby Murder in Flat

Charles Mason Jay Manon, 25, and Dorothy Mason are charged with the murder of a baby boy found abandoned near a Bay area flat. Police say the couple, parents of the child, were taken into custody after the discovery. Mrs Mason was treated at a doctor’s clinic and later admitted to a women's hospital.

Sydney Thern Bay Charles Wii Jay Manon Dorothy’ Mason Mason Rawr Street Women’s Hospital

Transit services update from city amid crowded buses

Unclear OCR text notes MansPORT SERVICES and transit changes. Buses replaced trams and trolley buses in parts of the city over the past three Sundays. A city patrol issued reports of overcrowding and radio alerts. no further specifics or locations are clear.

Odin Beet Businey Seabee Transpor

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