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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 07, 1934
Page
3
In ideal conditions at Manuka, Eastlake defeated Manuka 9 6 to 8 9 as both clubs showcased brash opening form. The match featured key plays from McKinstry and Dorman for Manuka and Eastlake’s Robinson and Wooda, with late pressure failing to alter the result.
The report lists top performers including Fastinke Jenking Bulpin Woods Elimas McKinstry Warton McGinnes Moroney Dorman Stirling Knott Haydon Sharp and N A McDonna. Umpires reported offenses against R Sig moht Muouka and W Conron Gaetinwel following the game.
Eastlake trailed Manuka but fought through despite unseasoned lineups. Dorman and McDonald starred for Manuka with late scores as Manuka secured a tense 16 4 lead at quarter time and continued to press. Eastlake's defence held firm yet Manuka kept the initiative with goals and strong build up play throughout the match.
Carlton, Hawthorn and other clubs clashed in a day of league matches with high scoring. Daley, Coventry and Titun led goal totals while crowds peaked at forty thousand for the South Melbourne versus Collingwood game.
Canberra outplayed Bargo at Queanbeyan showground yesterday afternoon winning 22 to 10. Boyle and Seton starred for Canberra, with Cranen, Grant, and Speering delivering sharp movements. Bargo showed grit in the scrums but lacked support in the open, Payne and Payne captaincy noted for flashes of brilliance.
Molonglo and South-East win tight matches while Canberra mounts late charge. Hawke, Boyle, and Bourke convert as Canberra edges ahead, finishing 38 to 0 after strong half and final periods. North-Wests and Molonglo contest openers amid player highlights from Grimes, Hawke, and Kinley with persistent pressure from Molonglo.
Federal Golf Club members played a 38 hole monthly competition with players including Fraser, Burton, Bhannon, Chava, and Ly Cole. Scoring figures list various totals such as 12 4407 98 and 1736, with multiple entries and unclear spelling errors in the names and scores.
A large turnout joined the Royal Canberra Golf Club monthly medal at Mount Canbarra. A Gourwood led AC grade with 62 41 0 67 while A Dickihban won the B grade with 22 something. Other notable scores include J Paddy 68, Malfield 64, and Whitley 70.
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