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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Mar 31, 1952

Page

2

Pennant Seants Preview and Tennis Test Draw

The article lists 96 teams in pennant play across divisions with dates and venues in Canberra and Goulburn with junior and mixed sections, plus a Citizens Cup link and a Canberra team lineup. It also reports South Africa and Australia drawing the final ten Test in Port Elizabeth with results and player scores.

Petora Praneat Gasiberra Goulburn Canberra Crus Bennett K. Taylor T Byrne Port Elizabeth South Africa Australia Ans We's Rae Uy B.A Candy Airs H.” Recietunich Bolton Miss Penrose

Orsybound Racing Greyhounds Feature Multiple Divisions

The report details greyhound racing events with divisions at 620 and 520 yards. Notable performances include Third division winners with times around 59 to 62 seconds and multiple runners showing strong pacing. Prize data and odds are listed for several contenders such as Premium and Bien Lady with various placements.

Feng Burda BT Agat Timeling Maid Hen. Nee Premium Yund Acca van Kebbie Tappenanik Agit Done's Dream Bien Lady

Weather records note a late March cold spell in Europe

Fragmentary text reports unusually low temperatures around late March across various parts of Europe. Mentions briefer readings near 37 degrees and heavy snow in some regions.

Royal Show Shearing Contest Aims for Melbourne Meet

The Australian Workers Union notes a planned show shearing event linked to the Melbourne Royal Show with a possible contest at Boron. Secretary Mr Dougherty said uncertainty remained about sending an Australian shearer to Boron for the competition. The Victorian branch arranged a late contest at the next Melbourne Royal Show.

Royal Bing Cbknyprun Fins Cs Arte Ss Cloncurry Rae Cine Bonten Handa Shearing Cardisa Asrvan Dougherty Shetter Boron A.W.U Melbourne Auguste Whearer W. E Pleck

Canberra Bombers Not Criticised Says Daily Matt

The Daily Matt reports that two bombers were created in a week but not criticised. It notes warnings to the crew about a 500 foot freezing point and mentions four bombers demanded since production began. The crashes occurred under varied circumstances despite lack of targeted fault.

Makera Canberra Engilander Muc

Bailed exciting finish in final heat at Canberra Club

A fine day with a moderate north wind yielded exciting finishes in the final heat of the Canberra Club championship on Lake Dey. Alpha skippered by Mr Ell led Bea Swan and Pam in a close dash. Bea Swan closed the gap but Alpha held on to win on points with Bea Swan second and Pamela third amid a dense field.

Canberra Lake Dey Alpha Ell Ed Bea Swan BO Yards Genge B. Mai Mila. Rothwell Pam Gore H. Scud Darling C. Hock Ula M. Telord Hold Cream Pur T.’ Hawood D. Deighton Sharon Ml Lazarus Irs Perry

Youth hostels in ACT considered for Tidbinbilla area

The ACT National Fitness Advisory Committee plans a detailed equipment list to convert Green's woolabad in Tidbinbille Valley into a youth hostel. It seeks health and education approvals and permission for a Riverside Hostel project while supporting a £68 grant to the ACT Rugby Union for the 1952 season.

Green Woolabad Tidbinbille Te Act National Fitness Advisory Committee H. Glese Rangis Canbrea Mateatfe T Lisensata Riverside W. A. McLaren A.c-T. Rugby Union

Von Nida plans big matches abroad after win

Australian golfer Norman von Nida plans a lengthy overseas swing after winning the McWilliams Wines tournament by two strokes over Danian Pickworth. He expects to play in major American events, then England, then return to Australia for the Australian Open. Von Nida also noted potential appearance in the Langs overseas events and aims to improve his world ranking with further victories.

Bydney Norman von Nida America Mc Williams Wines von Nida Amarics Inland Esterday Danian Pickworth England Australia Lake Karrinyip Club Wittinnes Lovemdon Jack Areis Max Faulkner Eric Cremin Ted Harry Weetman Pat Ress

Road upgrade project aims to fix gravel surfaces near Cooma

A department road gang, with Mr C M Luton and two bull dosora, works to improve seven miles of boundaries near the ACT. Equipment and labor are coordinated to clear tar, extend resurfacing, and reduce churn while planning for permanent improvements and cost applications.

C. M. Luton C. M. Luton, of “Resevue Cooma Eternilar

Waratah Fete a Success at Waratah Park

The Waratah fete organized by the Parents and Citizens Association at Telapea Park grounds drew nearly 1,000 attendees. Six stalls and varied sideshows offered entertainment while a crowd-pleasing feature was a screening of Bima with color theatre. Funds already reached about 50 pounds though final totals await end of week.

Ped Citisen Association Telapea Park Choo Tkwaa

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