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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
3
Readouts list team rosters for Kingston, Waratah, Northern Suburbs and Canberra clubs across A and B grades. The notes include player names, affiliations, and match times for events at Kingston Field and Canberran venues, with RMAC references and transport details.
Wednesday events feature Hockey wins for Telo pea II 120 to High 1 10-0, and Hockey A grade High 1 over Telopea 1, 60. Basketball results include St Christopher's T 38 20, Grammar 1 17, and multiple grade matchups. Football under 7 results Denman-Lyonn over Fisher-Gow fie 20-40 with further round points tallied.
The bout ended with Charles defending his stance as the American board weighs the result. Referee Witter scored a win for Charles while public reaction centered on punch accuracy and endurance. The match set up a potential rematch and future title discussion among boxing authorities.
A convention of Liberal leaders pledges full support to the community and orders action on coal field cleaning. McMahon says miners fear Communist influence and may strike Monday if they cannot express thoughts. The plan relies on nonvoluntary measures to avoid unrest.
The autumn pennant finals, postponed twice due to rain, will be played tomorrow afternoon. The draw lists multiple matches including J Richardson versus Gum, McPherson versus R Davey, and several others with the week’s timetable and venues noted.
Two motorists Dunk and Newell claim damages after a Northbourne Avenue collision on October 1. Newell seeks about £130 and an extra £80 for loss of use. Dunk asks £100 for his car and £50 for another vehicle, with court adjourned to July 20.
The Royal Shimwreck Relief and Humane Society awarded P. Ford and G. Brown of Bulls medals and certificates for rescuing a wounded crew member from a capsized raft on February 1 amid the Bombo disaster.
In response to a power event several country clubs arrange emergency gear to race. Goulburn Bathurst will run on Saturday afternoon while Lithgow and Wollongong plan gear readiness for the following week. A modified car powers Bathurst plant.
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