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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1935
Page
3
Northbourne and Queanbeyan lead the Northside cricket premiership as the tenth round ends with Northbourne achieving a 441 for six declared A Grade club record. Manuka and Kingston battle for B Grade second place while the sub district fixtures report record scores and standout centuries.
Manuka defeated Ainslie in a two-innings match played at Ainslie ground. Hellier scored 135 not out as Manuka made 270 for four in their first innings, with James contributing 31 and Jones 49. Ainslie replied with 126 in their first innings, while Lane and Soutwell stood firm in Manuka’s second innings to finish at two for 86, securing a first-innings victory for Manuka.
Manuka bowled out for 212 in reply to a first innings 508 declared. A bright 68 not out by Hicke anchors Manuka's second innings to four for 106 at close, giving Manuka a 30 run victory on the flat. Key bowlers include Conron 3 for 40 and McDonald 3 for 11.
Queanbeyan defeated Kingston in the A Grade final, posting 308 as the innings closed. Parkes and Mill led Queanbeyan with strong bowling for Kingston, while O Connor and War excelled with the bat, securing Queanbeyan’s outright victory and a dominant overall performance.
Northbourne won outright after a strong all round performance led by 102 not out from Sayer. Northbourne declared at 200 for five in the second innings with Bright contributing valuable batting. Law was the standout bowler, taking 3/? in the first innings and causing trouble with a sharp new-ball spell as Hall struggled with only seven men and a brief second innings.
Cricket match between Northbourne and Duntroon ends with declared 106 for five. Beadman Fryer and Matthews top scores for Northbourne. Crombie leads bowling with eight wickets. Northbourne second innings shows Beare run out and Beare injury, with Robbie and Matthews contributing, while Crombie, Reon, and De Smet take key wickets.
Duntroon batted first and posted 184 with Matthews 23 Hurley 26 and Robbie 39 not out. Northbourne’s Jenison top scored with 18, while N McDonald took 2 for 48 and A Conran had 3 for 40 as Duntroon won by 20 runs on first innings, in Bathday play.
Fragmented report outlines Sub-District Twos and City match standings. Canberran and Goulburn games shape title race with City and Canberra clubs in contention. Key performers include Haydon and Bryer Blow with notable scores. upcoming Saturday fixtures determine final placement.
Racing card reports Sylvandale taking the Australian Cup Autumn Hurdle at 2pm with MENELIK, Rasy Kansa and Ortalan among the placers. Odds shown include 6/1 for MENELUK and 12/1 for Ortalan, with time and field details across the event and related races.
Ian failed to appear for the second lay a game, giving Kingston a five point victory. In the first innings Queanbeyan scored 44, and after the match, Kingston stood on 185 for four wickets.
The field runs in the Farewell Handicap with Whittingham the early favorite at 9/2 and Royal Rest Hill Hightons Alaric among contenders. Betting lists multiple runners including Petit Fils Perfumery Black Alec Epigram Count Orloff Neliie's Tip and others as the race progresses over about one and a half miles with typical staying odds and fractions posted.
The report notes Berralid second with 100 and Cooma around 80 points, Traders another. City holds advantage of two games to be played and faces them with confidence. The CRY Women's Auxiliary club in the city published pay news forthcoming tomorrow.
Rosehill hosted a crowded card with divisions for maidens and handicaps. Heroic Faith won the first division by three lengths with Cognac close behind, while Gleaming led in the second division and Payarti captured the three year old handicap by a short neck. Multinational betting figures, time records and a long list of runners filled the undercard.
A British inquiry into arms manufacture surfaced with bold claims and incomplete details as officials pursued evidence yesterday, prompting scrutiny of production channels and potential security implications.
Pangs and old time dance at Ase Hala with Burns Club Dance Band performing. Desreever commenulmis at 4 pm. Orchestra members reminded rehearsal renamed for turbo boat meet at 8 pm in Albert Town, Siggel honored.
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