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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
This weekend features two grade A pennant matches with mixed and men divisions. Key clashes include Forrest 1 v Telopes Pars in A Mixed and Borton v Grim 1 in the B Men grade. Draws list Fire Brigade, Northbourne 1, Rosa I, Telopea Park, Forrest, Barton and others, with multiple pairings and line-ups across sections.
A party of South Australians including Miss Centenary will arrive in Canberra on July 7 to meet the public and outline plans for celebrating the South Australian centenary. Yates Centenary will be joined by R W Hudson of the Centenary organization. They depart July 8 after a one day stay in the capital.
Monday's Round 12 features Reid I facing Fire Brit with players including Misa Weaver and Mrs Tome. Other matchups include Reid II against Northbourne Holdeworth and Northbourne I bye while several teams like Brigade and Weeton-Northbourne compete, with Telope Fark and Yarralumia also on court.
The American tournament remains undecided with the Werden doubles title won by Mrs Cusack and Mrs Gourlay over Mrs Hellhoute and Mrs Hill 8 1. The club tournament finished last weekend with Underwood and Mrs Cannall defeating R Crawley and Miss Weaver in a tight 60 6 score.
Canberra Alpine Club members organize a weekend visit to Mt Franklin amid uncertain snow routes. A 40 member party departs Canberra Saturday morning by car, aims to reach Canberra by 10.70, with ski practice and running tours planned. Guides E Skadarsay and George Lample will advise on conditions and the club records reports to bolster Alpine sports in the district.
A satisfactory entry of 64 patra pas has been received for the Association Tournament this week end. No play can be arranged on Saturday. All sections will play at Manuica rourty at 0.30 a.m. Attendance is urged. Afternoon play will be available but no lupdies can be provided. The draw lists sections and pairs for MFM No 1, No 2, and No 3 with several player names including Bennett, Pierce, Tom Weaver, Reynolds, Lee, Winter, Gowing, Quigg, and Weaver.
A massive sapphire, claimed as the world’s largest, now in London after a Ceylon discovery a year ago. Reporters saw its weight around 42 to 43 carats, but experts warn only a specialist could cut it without destroying its value. The gem’s rough form resembles a natural rock, and its value could reach £10,000 if cut for full display, with original estimates around £3,000 to £4,000.
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