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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
4
Reports from Acton show Boronia defeating Queens town juniors and YWCA drawing with Queanbeyan juniors in women’s hockey. Hall and Boronia each posted wins with strong goalkeeping. The second round opens next Saturday with Grammar, St Christopher’s joining for Sydney trip.
The Prime Minister announced a new air service linking Australia to Southampton and England with a tri weekly schedule. The first regular flying boat service is due to depart from Sydney on August 9, with experimental flights extending from Bingmpory and July dates noted amid uncertain wording.
The Canterbury meet featured The Freak 92 with J Gollop aboard, claiming victory ahead of Royal Promise. Divisions show Gambier and Astounding each winning by margins, with long betting lists and times noted. Multiple horses and riders are listed across divisions with various odds and outcomes.
Queanbeyan defeated Northbourne by four goals to one as Brackenrey and Brackenrey netted for the Greens while Cooney and Colman pressured the Northbourne defense on their home ground. Telopea upset Queanbeyan 2 1 in a dramatic match with a late rally, Kingston edged Varsity with two penalty efforts, and Kingston and University clashed in a rough contest.
Goulburn defeated Bowrat 24 points with 45 players in attendance. Home team initials show crowd damage and slow start but Goulburn regrouped in the second half. Bowrat rallied briefly yet Goulburn’s improved backline and teamwork sealed the win.
Bega edged Canberra in a tight rugby league match with 24 points to Canberra's 20. Key scorers included McGrath and Dang, while Canberra received goals from McGrath and Keating. Local standings show strong defense from both sides as the game swung in late minutes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions printing by a Christopher John Shakespeare for a Federal Cape Hat company in Australia. It lists Mort Brant Brancon Vansarcy as part of the item, but the record lacks clear event, date, or outcome details.
Senator Guthrie leads Bulganitra Corriedales to an overwhelming victory at the Anmia Sheep Show in Bus ty. Interstate competition remains keen as Guthrie’s team captures a Grand Aggregate total of points, multiple trophies, and reserve champion honors, with top placements across ewe classes and single pen events.
In a crowded Williamstown card the Maiden Handicap features CLANHAVEN among top contenders with Yeuve Chapelle and Shave Khan close behind. The race includes a rugged mix of horses such as Trent Won, Brigitello, Royal Mail, and Butray, with betting notes showing 7/4 for CLANHAVEN and various prices across the field. Time and placings list a lengthy, sharp dash, highlighting a competitive running and a near photo finish.
The report details standings and results from the Federal Golf Club Monthly event. Notable performances include F. Griffiths, J. Crombie, and Grimthy recording top scores, with other players such as Williams, Blanefield, Harker, and Cogging noted in attendance and results. The fragmentary text lists multiple scores and placements across several holes or rounds, highlighting a competitive day at the course.
The Brat fund of the IT hosts the Whyte Trophy event this week. The Freebody Cup Queanbeyan hosts run runaways and match play counts toward later rounds.
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