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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 08, 1949

Page

4

Tennis pennant match results and mixed team upsets

A garbled tennis pennant night shows A GRADE 8.42 defeat Raid 2, Kingston 7/47 over Meld 1, Braddon 1 530, Northbourne inconclusive, and mixed results with Barton and Braddon in several sets. Round three lists Parliament House and Commerce matches with scattered scores and forfeits, reflecting a crowded, unsettled card of results and incomplete entries.

Commerce Parliament House V. Patents Commerne Cuatome VRAK VPRE PWR Commerte Atnte Sinai Y Reaternal Affaire Treasury Post Office

Shooters battle rough weather at King's Prize meet

In Melbourne, during the King's Prize meeting on William Street, shooters faced strong wind and rain fragments. J. Linean led with 144, while T. Watson and A. Duncan tied at 42. Beasley and others earned prize money in the Anglers News and Righetti events, with scores and locations noted.

Gor Inne Waa T. Watson Wagan A. Duncan Brisbane M. H. Stentefon Hoaxby Naw FB. Beasley Leeton New Latanta WB. Beasley Lewton GA. Campbell Mudgee W. L. Goldfourth Marrickville Ef. Craig Wages G. A. W. Boyes Wodonga M. Colliver Wagga D. Ami J. Thompson J. Sweet Gastora

Canberra Rifle Club Trophy and Jensen Cup Report

Twenty five riflemen competed at the Canberra Rifle Club on Saturday for the RSL Trophy and the Jensen Cup. Conditions were good and high scores noted. Hussey won the daily handicap cash prize. results list various scores and sharpshooter names including Collin McLeod McCarty Thorpe and Laird among others.

Fred Nome A. Hussey H. Collin McLeod Wife Hussey White Ite Hudson Dunham L. McCarty McIntoah J. Healers PAL Lowes Wheeler Mulligan L Masdain MacCarty McNally Ao Thorpe Brian Laird

Unregistered Race Meetings Debate Fire Over Malpractice

Council chairman Mr Daley led a discussion on unregistered race meetings as ministers urged immediate action. Debate centered on the Interior Ministry backing regulation to curb abuses, protect the public, and ensure racing funds are not misused under government supervision.

Ca | Daley Department of Janeah Sian Re MRP Daley Sound Basin Shakespeare Nile Wattingly Pantera CNM Bani Eogard Perroni Bhakenpeore Pehle Shawnee Anne Bhakerpesreaid Sainater Iq

Denman Leads At Canberra Tourney Trials

Denman tops multiple events at the Canberra meet with Daniels and Gowrie in a dead heat for several races. Courtney leads 100 yard free, Freestyle and Medley events across divisions, while Barnard and Morgan post strong backstroke times as youth and open divisions compete in a crowded program of 100 and 400 yard events.

Ors Brewaty Courtney Ble Phonson Courtney Dawnen UDA Ae Barnard Verda Motley Gowrie Denman Lyon Barnard Morgan Courtney AD Byrne Émin

Step Daughter on Murder Charge at Lithgow Court

A 17 year old girl faced murder charges in Lithgow after the death of Doria Rebecca Lothian 33 shot at her home on Saturday night The accused was remanded until March 17 and transported to Long Bay under observation awaiting further hearings

Lithgow Moniay Riel Doria Rosbecca Lothian Stirl Long Bay

State Lottery No 18h Drawn Today

State Lottery No 18h was drawn today with prizes led by First prize No 70001 Birth day Syndicate Meg J Bimmer Sydney Borond. Second prize No 74308 Day Birthday Syndicate R W Nick son 19 Murray Street Lane Cave. Third prize No 24007 Choro Inte Wheel Byndicate Mrs Smith Buckland Street Alexandria. Fourth prize No BOTIS Por ny Byndicate A Grom Rac wick Warkehops Randwick. Fifth prize No 58638 The Alp Byndicate tg Poole care Goodlands Tentery Do 18 will be drawn on Wednesday.

Bydney Meg J. Bimmer Sydney Borond Pric R. W. Nickson Murray Lane Cave Byndicate Mrs. Smith Buckland Street Alexania

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Sydney Market

The Monday market at Homebush showed mixed cattle and sheep demand. Lambs and prime carcases sold near steady to slightly lower, while overall beef and veal values edged down with varied quotes across prime and quality grades.

Sydney Sheen Mesluin Jamie

Canberra Rugby League Advocated North Canberra Challenge

A fragmented report outlines efforts to establish a North Canberra Rugby League amid opposition and ground availability concerns. It mentions interim leadership figures, transfer of responsibilities, and local organizational debates shaping the proposed regional league.

North Canberra Rugby League Northunberra Canbera League Anal Reg Nf Nori Canberra Organiaa Lion Nestine Harman Queagie Yana Arawn Arten Mianby Guiean A.C. Bowies Beyan Ian Prenianey TE Hugh Lavan Hunn Preauont Vieira Capitin J. Rogan Weber Hania

Sydney ring event ends in close draw

In a tense night match at Sydney, Mowilay, Ted Pror, and teammates tied with Hin MeF mid. Prior overcame the hambienp st Ao hulle sprain veh Hasal Whueh Ne, with the outcome decided in the final rounds.

Sydney Mowilay Ted Ile Ginnneay Toy Sydney Sinia

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