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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
4
A disjointed tennis recap highlights Meg Merriman’s strong performance as Canberra defeats opponents in a lengthy fixture. The report lists numerous matches and scores, noting Merriman’s decisive wins while other players like Watering and Hay post mixed results. The piece preserves period tone and names, detailing multiple court outcomes and participant pairings.
Matches on Hullaiay afternoon at Forrest featured Monahan and de Ville 29 defeating Price and Fiton 15, Bimallhirn and Bale 40 defeating Weatherston and Horan 26, Francis and Gray 20 defeating Router and Edward 15. In Ely Club play at Hraddon, Remultar J Bhakraprare 29 beat ott M Day 2h beat Apandelove 15, and Dee 44 beat Muir 15. Grainger, Herston, Ahakeaneare and Harwood 24 defeated Pearl, Howe, Toy and Bild.
Rail events from Moonee Valley feature the Windarra Hurdle over two miles with several entries led by Howson Gee and Ederehow. Race details include horses like Vint Kalas The Hacker Promlane Hetting and more, with times noted though clipped. The Chandos Handicap highlights Green Moth and Red Ut among others, won by a length and a half with minor gaps to third. Deep Creek and Marne Jumpers Flat races follow with multiple starters and variable margins.
The_CAN tages tournament concludes with Myron taking the Men’s Special Singles, Stephen defeating Lindy 6-0 in semi, and Cox and Gowing winning the doubles while other finals crown winners in handicap events.
Victorian era style notes show Rosehill hurdle results with multiple races including Juvenile Stakes and Flying Welter Handicap. Notable names include Pogant, Pantene, Omagh, Queen Crow, Dermid, La Tactician, Nowery, King Crow, and Den Moon. Times range from 1 18 to 3 41 with several short margins.
Exact doctors inaugurate a medical service for a £280 to £400 a year man and family not altered for under the health insurance scheme. Full medical service offered for himself and wife and children at a penny per head per day. In 20 years annual cost for more than two children is £1 a year for the third and every remaining child.
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