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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
3
Team Exigiah an Serpe in the Rigi League plans one change from NSW as captain Ernest Ward and five others return. Coach H Spedding notes heavy ground may force a cautious game with a forward plan and no open play while rain and pools threaten Monday’s match.
The draw lists several matches including YWCA teams at 3 pm and 2 pm, with venues at Patrick Fi and Waratah. Notable entrants include Woolworths, Grammar, and Cong rationals, featuring a mix of clubs and associations.
Advertisement for a ear utter motor body builder at Duntroon notes services including hood and side curtains and celluloid classes of motor bodies with contact via phone 9388.
A jumbled report recalls a debate on boxing glove sizes and rules in 1947 involving Dawson and fellow officials. Trainers and managers discuss eight ounce gloves, delays, and potential rule changes at a stadium meeting.
The association proposes deleting National from its programme to speed entry forms. The executive argues only LTA of A runs national championships, while the senior body objects. An 1864 champions note signals uncertainty and a plan for a NSW school tennis coaching week with provisional mentor guidance for regional players.
At a special meeting the Queanbeyan Municipal Council voted by one vote to surrender trusteeship of the showground to the local PA association, allowing it to appoint its own trustees. Some Aldermen opposed, calling the move unconstitutional while stressing public influence would remain if the council retained trusteeship.
A scarce report notes a new guard alleged by a senator with ties to a shadowy group claiming a headquarters at Tatler Theatre Pitt Street Janney. It mentions leaders, the group’s 1904 target dates and aims, and alleged distribution of dima education television sets and other items.
A passenger received 2666 pounds in the Supreme Court for injuries after a car crash between Newcastle and Singleton. Moore, 58, a timberyard foreman from Mayfield, was injured when the vehicle hit two lances on the Maitland road. Byrnes denied negligence on March 3, 1949, stating the accident occurred due to a tyre explosion.
The Assurant Defence Sec ry and Paul Griffith outlined a 1947 suggestion to drop an atomic bomb to prove U S resolve and defend freedom. Grimm reported Russia showed no full scale war due to lacking economic capacity, while Truman era debates resurfaced on foreign policy and deterrence.
Fragmented OCR note lists players Browning Duffell Camp Ses McAlinter Alexander Exeman Larzarides Percival Renouf Madden Emmerson Hookes Jones Murray Brill Feat Turner Kerrinan Knowle and mentions transport to-morrow for Jim Civic post office at 1.40 pm.
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