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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
4
Acton showed strength led by Kaaslake and Avion with crucial scores as Eastlake pressed throughout. Final 26 point gap reflected Acton’s defense and late rally, with standout plays from Kaltehaer and McDonald keeping Eastlake at bay.
In the first round of the Canberra Club Championships, many players are listed with scores and placements, including Kote, Tr wen i ACADA, McWarlane, Kelly, Smith, Richarty, and Guthan CC members. The text outlines partial results, individual scores, and notes that the championship continues next Saturday with the second 18 holes planned.
The Sunshine Girl a minimal two act comedy staged by the Chelet Church Musical and Dramatic Society in Queanbeyan Parinn Hall last Friday and Wednesday evenings. The plot follows Vernon Blundell as he learns his fortune from the ground and the household schemes around a factory, with misplacements and disguises driving the comedy to a happy finale. The cast includes Lady Merrydyn played by Phyllis Shumeck, Greta Yt as the cook, and Vernon Blundell portraying the lead. the production features vibrant dances, notable music numbers, and a strong chorus under musical director Mr. Hughen.
Queanbeyan defeated Manuka at Manuka on Saturday despite a late Manuka rally. Manuka failed to build teamwork in the first three quarters as Queanbeyan capitalized on chances, leading by a large margin. The late burst from Manuka could not erase the gap, final score Queanbeyan by seven points.
Queanbeyan hosts Amalie at Capitol Hill ground in a 4-0 league clash. Burns keeper Gellatly and forward McCullum starved the visitors’ attack while Queanbeyan’s Gelkie netted from a penalty. Referee Mr McDermott officiated a rough match with injuries and disputed calls.
A disputed selection involving Eastlake and Ryan centered on eligibility and team composition. The committee initially declared a player ineligible, then reversed after protest, leaving the outcome tied to a formal ruling on the Manuka-Kinetlai dispute and related eligibility questions.
In Vancouver on Saturday the Mexima Wheat conference debated a plan for a world wheat pool and a governing body, without reaching a formal resolution. A move to hold the next conference in Australia was considered, with invitations and the formation of a national committee to appoint delegates for an international council.
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