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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1939
Page
5
An Own leather glove sale or notice appears tied to Mahuler Oval on Wainesday. It mentions Pinder and a dog named Thoes Ofte. The text references a sewing machine agent at Hewing Machines Bingar on Railway Avenue, Queanbeyan, with mentions of Usnt Hewing.
The article lists rugby union fixtures at Queanbeyan Showground with teams including Queanbeyan Convent and QUEANBEYAN public, detailing players for each side such as three-quarters and half-backs. It mentions venues like York Park and Northbourne Goal with match times around 2.30 to 2.40 pm and lists reserves and forwards for multiple lineups.
Saturday play featured various grade matches including A Grade and WWALA events with several teams listed and a bye noted. The schedule notes a delayed new round in A Reserve due to B Grade confusion while teams prepare practice matches.
The Royal Canberra Associates held a club championship with Mise He Wastax defeating Mrs Braser seven and five to win the main title. Mrs Rolfe captured the Lady Braser Cup by beating Mrs Wallace on the twentieth. Mrs Sister won the grade by defeating Mrs Wells in a tight match.
Sydney police and officers viewed the film The Pyjama Girl Murder to aid the investigation. Commissioner Mackay urged the screening would help solve the mystery and bring clarity to the case.
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