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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1952
Page
3
Report covers multiple age divisions with Beth Armstrong breaking a pool record by 3.3 seconds in the 4x events and Ray Hawke cutting a distance record by 22 seconds. Results list winners across divisions from Under 12 to 18 years with names such as Armstrong, Hawke, Gow ing, Moore, and Gowing noted among many others.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McRwen said yesterday that Australia would adjust pig meat prices for shipment to the United Kingdom. Prices for pork rose slightly with bacon up 4d per pound while beef milk and mutton under the meat agreement were not affected. The UK government prepared to set terms, but the decision would not alter existing contracts.
A crowded score-driven report details RMCCadets and Manuka clubs amid a tense chase for the Douglan Cup. Kingston, Ainslie, Northerne, and AMC Manuka feature prominent totals, with Manuka and Queanbeyan contesting near the top as Canberra circuits, plus junior and public notices.
Flaying a nererrea maten at Duntroom Oval yesterday the RMC Cadets push to regain ground after an early lead over RMLC. Bratt and Wich top the batting order as the innings unfold with several players out to tricky conditions and Launder, Way, and Dempney among the noted bowlers. Sundries today conclude a tense day of play.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a London incident with names and details garbled. The readable parts reference a person and a maritime or spying context, but specifics are unclear due to damage. No concrete facts or outcomes can be confirmed from the legible material.
The Sunberre Ca Opera Club held a weekend program at its Worreet greens featuring social events, a Deaf and Dumb institute charity afternoon, evening entertainment, and novelty competitions for visitors. Matches and handicaps dominated with singles and pairs events. Ken Ames advanced to the singles final while Charlie Potter and others competed in close games.
Reported Stableford competition at Royal Canberra on Saturday features players including Rigg and Shanon BAH with scores near 18.90. Details are unclear due to damaged text but event is described as a local golf gathering.
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