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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
6
A fragmented 19th century clipping notes a man connected with the Boys Own and a published edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin. It mentions a derailment incident, a young age of achievement, and a fortune made in publishing. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
State Lottery Sydney results list prizes and winning numbers for Wednesday. Notable entries include No. 4001 Lucky Strike with syndicate H.C. Brown at 204 Glade Road and No. 85803 Black Cat panel with syndicate Allen c/o Marchant's. Draws to be held at 1618 St. Marys.
The following players have been selected to represent Hall again at Kors City on Saturday: J. Oeull-Pertell captain, J. Fisher, A. Mabenan, F. Rundle, L. Ryetott, D rd, A. Marlowe, B. Linen, J. Webber, K. Cowle, W. Pine. Canberra side to face Captain’s Fiat on Sunday includes L. O'Brien, J. Hawke, F. Pradd and G. Hearne.
A wartime appeal urges Australians to support England through the Have the Children Fund. Misa Ferguson answers questions on adoption and welfare methods, stressing using national groups to manage child placements. Ferguson highlights Australia as a growing contributor to overseas children's welfare and notes the fund operates with international partners.
The notice lists A Grade and B Grade hockey fixtures for Saturday including University versus Kingston Barton versus MLC and Old Canberrans vial, with match times around 2 to 3:30 pm. It names teams Waratah Harding Holden Bhanon Lamb Yeend Lewis Armstrong Radcliffe Webb Adamann Redpath Barton I II University teams and Old Canberrans squads with player rosters and reserves.
Matches not played on May 24 will be staged Saturday to complete round 1. Listed are times and matchups with named players and teams. umpires are female and required to train as coaches, with substitutes arranged by the umpires’ committee.
Australian lightweight champion Vic Patrick sustained a hand injury after a Wednesday night incident in Sydney. An X ray will determine if his bout with Orestes Dingo, set for July 1, will be postponed. meanwhile Dave Bands vs O'Weill Beil is tentatively moved to July 14.
Wednesday wrestling card at Sydney Stadium features Dutch Hemet vs Mate McLain and AO match with 17.11 score noted. Event builds local sports excitement.
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