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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 03, 1935
Page
3
Manuka defeated Eastlake 51 to 29 in a dominant display powering toward the 1955 premiership. Manuka excelled in all facets, maintaining ascendancy throughout to secure a convincing victory despite Eastlake missing several regulars.
Manuka triumphs 196 to 38 in a high scoring second eighteen game against Eastlake with Forbes Hellier and Lucas among key scorers. Strong Manuka defense, solid middle play and new Woollake replacements failed to quell Manuka’s momentum as the visitors mounted late pressure. Junior results show Dunteown and St. Jude’s progress with upcoming fixtures.
Today Ainstin aims to stay unbeaten by facing Jagamnal Bustiuke at Ainalis ground. Ainslie’s team includes Leader samex and Atkinsay after a fortnight out. McKumatry and Gowing unlikely. Rivalry deepens as past meetings recall 18M premiership and last year’s close title race at Kingston ground.
A crowded excerpt lists horses and odds from York Harosh style races including Myrtic Peak Nyerimilang Ras Keres and Akancee in a 2m event with detailed betting quotes. ROTABAT Handicaps and VAUN Series appear with names Valiant Chirp Quitsimodo and Demagogue among others, plus mentions of Bandringham and Hockingham handicaps and a chaotic tally of horses and times.
A trove of honours recognizes long service across Australia. Figures include MA, AW, STUART-SMITH OBE, and QUARTERMASTER AND HOW, LIEUT A CHRISTIE, with appointments spanning New South Wales, Canberra, and Melbourne. The list highlights military and civil roles, from state service to commerce, referencing Victoria Canal operations and Commonwealth Departments.
Kingston beat Manuka 4-3 at Field Park in a tightly contested game. Kingston forged ahead with early pressure, Manuka fought back with a late surge, but Kingston held on as Poynton and Barton featured in key plays to seal the win.
The page describes a practice bowling event with names Mondunies Groom Joyner and others, noting bowls delivered, distances, and outcomes. It references teams, players, and a large total of bowls, with scattered measurements and a concluding tally of deliveries during the day.
The Canberra Club faced mixed results with Trattfew etna and others defeating Usibraith Tebler Eilintt Somevick Phper May Chapmin Mensies tied with Holmes Chivbb Ereuae Hodguon Prust Bale and ler 12 defeated Chalmers Willock tray and Whiteford 2ni.
Saturday race card shows Maiden Stake 470 yards with KO WOE and Port's Hope leading, The Punt and Norwood among contenders. Novice stakes feature Wilkie Boy, Mernee Hope and Polly Queen with betting on multiple runners and times around 24 seconds.
A read disrupted soccer report records Barton and Barton pressing in a rough match. Greig sparked a move feeding Care and Gray drove in a late shot. Preshaw and Hicks added attacks as Barton pressed for a decisive score and a hard fought game ended with a narrow margin.
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