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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1933
Page
4
A report from London states the French government altered duties under pressure from American interests. It suggests American business influence shaped tariff actions affecting wine and related goods carried in the market.
Jenny Freeman won over Lwo Dat Idiax in the 101% round at West Melbourne Stadium last night, finishing with a short right to the chin that knocked out the opponent. The bout occurred in night action at the stadium venue.
Walter Magen defeats rivals in a tight finish at a London course on Saturday. E1004 Hide snatch was noted in the event, with close head-to-head play and a decisive final stroke securing the stake.
The Wallabies defeated Border by 24 points to nil before a record crowd of 9,000 at East London Saturday. The visitors led 11-0 at half time after a string of magnificent movements, while Border scored a late converted try.
Canberra Australia Rules carnival team held final practice before departure for Sydney. Key players such as Taylor Saylor Dee Hicks Campbell and O Sullivan featured in a mixed trial game against a team of carnival hopefuls and election workers. No.1 team led 6 11 to 1 18 at half time with strong displays from McKinstry Ware easington Brown and Toohey, final score 12 8 to 9 3.
Canberra and Burns Club battled to a scoreless draw with both sides missing key players. Canberra retains unbeaten mark as Burns Club eyes next matches, while junior results see Federal Rovers beat Kookaburra and West Queanbeyan draw with Duntroon at York Park.
Melbourne results show a series of AFL style scores with many typographical errors. Teams such as Routh Melbourne Collingwood Richmond Footscray Geelong Carlton Fitzroy and others appear with mismatched figures, making outcomes unclear and prompting confusion over winners and margins across the association round.
Walter Browning and Bad Bin engaged with Lurich during a Leich Stadium night event. Two spectators jumped in as Bob entered, prompting police to intervene. Browning left the ring and later reentered along with Beth, continuing the chaotic fight with Lovich amid the commotion.
In a brisk four mile handicap run by the CAC with a head wind, Lawrence scratched and N Routhwell led early as Webb and Roche battled for pace. Lawrence and Bowee chased down rivals, overtaking D Roche near the turn. Lawrence surged after turning, outran Bennett and Paterson, and claimed the double victory with the fastest time, beating Bonnett for second.
In the third speedway test at Crystal Palace London, England Australia beat by narrow margin with a close result scored around 621 points as the event concluded.
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