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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1946
Page
3
Canberra dominated yesterday with a decisive win securing the Crockwell Trophy. Key players including Crockwell led the charge as Canberra clinched the Cup amid strong doubles and singles performances.
Queanbeyan battled Canberra amid strong wind and crowd of about 3 000 to reclaim the Massy Cup. Hawke and Soerd starred for Queanbeyan as Rowing year One bases broke through in the first half while Canberra’s Beane and Cambarra failed to sustain pressure. Ballchambers and Yashett led Canberra’s best efforts as Queanbeyan edged ahead at halftime.
In a rough exhibition of skill, Grammar edged a University side 4 to 3 after a tight second half. Brophy scored twice for Grammar with solid defense from Johnston and Alton, while University’s Mackay and Brat fought hard to overturn the late deficit.
The report lists numerous mixed and grade events with players such as Pauls, Braddon, Minders, and Forrest. Scores include 4-34, 2-83, 1-42 and отметить appearances for Northbourne venues, with reserves noted and several entries across mixed and grade categories at the Northbourne court.
The New South Wales rugby union team was selected for a tour of Queensland. Captain R Rankin leads a squad including El Morecombe, T AlfEn, P Johnson and J Crews. The Combined Northern side defeated Canberra 9-1 at North Sydney Oval amid on-field scuffles and post-match tensions.
In Nanking the Communists and Government reportedly agreed to a fifteen day truce as leaders clashed over control. General Choil reportedly left Nanking by air for talks with party officials at a staging post.
Queanbeyan upset Manuka by four points to climb to a shared second place in the premiership as McNamara and Sword complemented solid forward work. Manuka rallied late with Gaughwin creating scoring chances but Queanbeyan held on. Dwyer sealed the win with accurate late marking and Manuka’s Dorman and Yandel provided scoring for the home side.
Rounds at the Canberra Bowling Club featured names like Bradier Courlander Wlaberty and Lawger with scores 21 10 and 3 12 while Dignam Mire Cook and Weatherston led several matchups. The Spoon competition drew crowds as members prepared for a Kin e a Birthday weekend with expected attendance from Port Kemble and Wallongong and a variety of players in action Saturday.
In Melbourne on Sunday Jerk Jntusn defeated an unnamed opponent for the light heavyweight crown. Henry Bowers earned a verdict over Gallagher after eight rounds of toil. Jechie Witrou and Frank Munnery battled to a draw. Red Labley outpointed Mickey Dooley in the Newcastle stadium card.
More than 2,800 ex servicemen in Maryborough faced unemployment as claims of job revamps surfaced. Officials including Commissioner for Repatriation Mon 12H Turner and Bennell of the RAL discussed measures while a local organization argued the language had more positions than men available. A conference reportedly strengthened protest against continuing unemployment.
No fresh developments emerged as the Disputes Committee of the Trades and Labour Council met with the Federal Executive of the Meat Employees' Union. A suggestion from Premier Hanlon to resume work was rejected. The Premier said he would await another approach before deciding on next steps.
Fragmentary ad style text discusses backache causes and mentions the prostate gland affecting urine and sexual function. It advertises a product named Prosatine with a 22 shillings and 30 pence price for a course. Also lists Cavendish Laboratories Melbourne address.
A garbled OCR item promotes Creme Charmoran powder as a beauty aid to restore charm and appeal. It mentions women desiring a man and claims the product makes them prettier, sold broadly with affectionate language and period marketing tone.
The OCR text describes a cosmetic product titled Creme Charmosan Big Freew Bi and notes features like a large bottle for extended use, a pleasant scent, and moisturizing hand lotion qualities. It mentions a strong fragrance and a long-lasting formula.
A jumble of arcane ads and requests including Shobert Baok items, car buyers, land for sale, rentals, and accommodation needs. Entries mention Valle Orchards Batlow, Willmore & Randall real estate, and requests from ex servicemen for furnished or unfurnished houses, teeny details scattered with many misspellings.
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