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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
6
Queanbeyan and surrounding clubs report mixed results across local fixtures. Notable showdowns include Canberran sides facing North Acton and Northbourne with several close scores and standout performances by local players and clubs such as Reid, Barton, and Ainslie. Detailed listings reference multiple matchups, venues, and individual efforts across the day.
A long handprinted racing card lists events at Moonee Valley including the Windarra Rurdle over two miles and 80 yards with Flavedo and Gipsy Verse among the contenders. The card records times, weights, and names such as Melanie, Litematic, Field Artillery, and Ancient Mariner among several starters commentary notes wind conditions and close finishes.
An informal Rusby League football game at Queanbeyan Oval featured a Canberra branch side facing a friendly Canberran team. Despite years apart, the focal team won by WW points to 5 with strong sportsmanship. Notable scorers included J Rowley with two tries and HR Byrnee with one goal. Thorn ton, Alry and Cahill also scored.
Race at Macau saw Murley finish first with Moraukl second by a nose in the One mile Greenvale Welter Handicap. Rex Aurantic led the field with Alligator and Tindaer Starters appearing among the top finishers.
The draw for the women's mid week competition includes Barton versus Forrest, Forrest vs Bold, Caunoway vs Causeway, Queanbeyan Methodite against Canberes, Queanbeyan versus Astalie, with Northbourne and byes. The matches are set for Wednesday afternoon.
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