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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
5
An old weathered ad features Vic Thanley praising Ovaltine as a nightly tonic. He claims the secret formula, rich malt, and vitamins help restore energy and aid sleep. The ad touts Ovaltine as the world’s largest malted beverage for bedtime use.
Navy edged RMC by a single point in a tense league clash. McNenmey and Meagher led Navy attacks as RM C fought back with a late rally and a Donaghey try, but Navy held on amid heavy pressure to secure the win and edge toward the premiership race.
Umpire Eric Paynting of Queanbeyan Acton v Bastake National Football injured five minutes before halftime at Sinston Oval as Bevnn Andis crashed above him during a ruck. Andrews leaped to contest the ball, landing on Paynting’s back causing him to fall. He recovered and play resumed after a brief delay.
Sixty eight players started the three grades in the Biadleford round at Raya Anders. Harry Sherring led with 96 points while Corrigan and J Gutlo posted notable scores. Other top names included E Gideo, Martley, Torrance, and Lacan with varying totals as the field wrapped up.
Royal Canberra overwhelmed Moss Vale 5 0 in the Interclub pennant at Royal Canberra yesterday. Musa Vse fought through absent Singers Donoghue and McKay but Royal Canberra’s McGregor won the immediate match. Power delivered strong play, finishing over par, while J Day and D Cor BH Webb, Gallor Y, Phillips, Maddigan, McGregor, Power and Jordan contributed key results in the pennant clash.
London report says American J Harvin Ward won the British Amateur Championship yesterday at Real Wick, Scotland. He defeated fellow entrant Stranhart in a 9 6 victory, with Bivarahan twice the hope of the British title.
Police say thieves forced entry to a Toorak residence at night using a jemmy and a metal bar to climb a window. They raided the house owned by Mr Morrie Bender, taking jewelry valued around £3000 in what is described as Melbourne's biggest robbery in months. One suspect fled and further details are limited.
The visiting Kiwis displayed true strength with a deceptive win over NBM by three. They showed traction in forward play and solid defense, delivering a decisive late performance.
Team lineup shows Duncan remains key after standout performance. UNSW faces N- Magnard Tanna Dunegy and Taw tQid in a selection mix. Notable figures include captais TE and vice-captain Beauhart with Hinson and Donahor among reserves.
Bydney led 168 at half time and extended to win in the second half as Country faced an experienced pack with five Internationals. Bruce Smith scored a try and five goals for 15 points. injury loss was limited to Bydley winger Tan Moin who limped off with a knee strain. Accommodation wanted ad follows.
A fragmented notice set lists items and names such as Bank references and addresses, with scattered references to automobiles, curtains, furniture, and varying codes. The garbled text names individuals and firms, including a motor parts phrase and odd financial markers, all appearing in a late 20th century classifieds style. The reader is left with partial phrases and unclear actions.
A jumble sale is planned at Kindle Hall on Thursday with a 2 p.m. start. An Easting meeting at the Alert Hall Friday evening will outline the Canberra government scheme and its impact. Also advertised are drives for data and tourism services and a call for writers and beginners to join free data tasks.
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