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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 08, 1939

Page

3

Rugby row sparks brawl during South Sydney clash

A Sydney rugby match between South Sydney and Newtown ended in a second half punch-up as players clashed amid frayed tempers. Umpires and officials pledged to improve control while spectators witnessed disruptive scenes and delayed play at Moorefield and Manuka venues.

Reo Sydney Busby Union Eaw Wass South Sydney Newtowe Queanseyan Manuke Kingston Oval Iwans Moorefield Fanther Myerafeld Oficiels Hari Pal Peeting Weir

Canberra League opens with record crowds and strong showings

Opening day of the Canberra Australian National Football League drew a large crowd as Ki and Captain's Flat, Kingston, and Acton clubs posted convincing results. Senator H. B. Collett and Prime Minister attended, with goodwill addresses and telegrams from the Victorian Football League and Brownlow Medalist Ivor Ware.

Canberra Australian National Football League Manukath Kca H. B. Collett Queanbeyan Kingston Ainslie Eastlake Acton Mines Rovers Manuba Oval Senator Collett Cumpaton B. Oxllitp Bheenan Victorian Football League Ivor Waremith Brownlow

Queanbeyan Triumph over Manuka in tense Cup clash

Queanbeyan defeated Manuka 18 12 to 12 3 as they led 7 0 at halftime and built a commanding third quarter. Primmer Kelly and the Williams brothers starred for Queanbeyan with Brown again proving pivotal as Manuka rallied late but fell short in the Dayle Cup contest.

Gal Wickers Quesnbeyan Vrown Ghmmin Guenntree Tritamar Kelly Birane J Manuka Rab Yandetl iTaylor Loughrey Queanbeyan Trim Srokyn Met Greantree Kay Willams Tawley Gyngell Rennie Alnalle Drayton Moore Brothers Eastlake Mauger Wen Hill C. Monre Bastiake Pierce Acore Athalle

Derby Day Upset Highlights Mixed Results Across Meet

Kentucky Derby coverage shows Jumnatown winning at 9/2 and a 2m 2s time, surpassing 100,000 dollars in earnings. In football, Eastlake clinched late with a 1110 point surge as Mines Rovers led a shaky defense, while Amalie and Rovera contests produced several goal scorers and near finishes.

New York Jumnatown Jobtatown

Acton Defeats Mines Rovers In Hard Fought Match

Acton defeated Mines Rovers in a hard fought football match as Wren McCarthy and Westcott led Acton’s push with multiple goals. O’Houghlin and Watson formed the backbone of the rover attack before a late surge by Acton secured a 10 10 draw and a premiership pennant presentation to the winning side.

Artem Mines Rovers Perry Acton Magpies Wren McCarthy Westcott O'Houghlin Anon May Watson Hay Micka Waddel Barnes Rovers Batal Acton Urban N & Minixe Thomas Nice Romrk Condh Eroahea Watson Thurber Latent A. 1 Furvere Ne Sgency of Martin

Alnalle Juniors Claim Junior Championship Title

Ralph Lewis of the Alnalle Clubs endorses the junior team as Amalia Jung leads the "Alhelle Juniors" to victory by seven goals and one behind, 43 to 3 in the sub junior match at Kings on. Alnalle 2 game.

Ralph Lewis Alnalle

Fragmentary Entry on Alleged Sentencing at Trial

Reading shows a fragmented note about alleged sentencing and a trial, mentioning names and numbers, with unclear roles. The garbled text references a case or hearing involving individuals and a party from a numbered list, but specific facts remain unreadable.

Tram Victim Killed After Matoubs Intersection Collision

A tram accident in heavy rain at Matoubs Intersection left Gavin McCullock, 48, fatally injured when struck and dragged several yards before the tram driver stopped. Authorities are investigating the incident and treating it as a tragic city transit collision.

Sydney Matoubs Ain Horm Gavin McCullock Aingls Ut Bra Saveral Yards

Hockey Act sees Old Canberra team win, Barton score second

In the second season of Abe A.C. hockey, Old Canberrans beat Barton 21 to 2 with Reid and Martin scoring, while Barton 2. Kingston upset Queenwayen 6 0, and University 4 beat JLAECadne West 4 0. RMC’s defense starved Attacks as Old Canberrans dominated play across matches.

Abe A.C. Hockey Competiron Canbereans Marton Wawa Barton Canberrans Reid Martin Bareton J. McCullough J. Barney Jlaecadne Eamw Lth University van Fur RMC Unkvarulty RLM Ecorera Fuhrman & and Johnson

Warrego races chaotic card with horses and bets

Long list of horse names, riders, odds, and results from a Moonee Valley meeting. Dorrnford, Mac Devon, Bweetham, Annie, Cape Sable, Blue Beard, Bully Hayes, and many more appear with betting figures and times. Protests, placings reversed, and multiple handicap events noted.

Belinda Murdis Tur Dornford F. Douglas Mac Devon Bweetham Beatford Bullarion Heralc'a Pride Green Cape Cantland Restford Diva Price Tepath Warroona Our Canine Preaton Patyot J. Partett N. Powell Xavier Cavante Blusbeard Zinnis Robin Body Man Babi Pus Ghippia Melita Etrathede Pinosa Blue Beard Cayants Annie Strathadan Scotch Melilo Binnia Cape Sable Olymyur Betty Nan Ghippe Win Bkeepleahens Brightallo Fegan Douglas Bente Fort Shure Khan Jimmy Wilde Bully Hayes Ban's Fort Bheve Khan Beau Acid Bur Swell Makfehand Bright Bully Mayen Gien Elgin Timi—Bankshaw R. Ballay J. Gilmore J. Porter Panteon Frill Prince Rambler Queen Rather Panologue Botting Bankshaw Divison Gladstone E. Preston Galleon Martin Olivers Spark Granvin Over the Top Tourist Gladatone Eastern Spark Timberies Windrobe Gaely Amaboune Bulla Mise Parkwood Kevantar Ipsarmeth Wai Angular H. Gray Motspur N. Powsl Ronwin R. Heather Lothario Judy Burn Gorgeous Hussy Jeoniom Ludwin Dark Thorn Royal Roger Carzans Count Cimaun Gold Colony Rest Golden Wonder Judy Bara F. Heather Great Legend Sliver Salmon Mystic Lady Hardwood Batson Merenth Phildean Lagat Betting Bliver Band Loltop Hautbey Prince Mardin FFL Morenth Phildetn Pringw Savdle Hiaulboy

Death Sentence for Espionage in Paris Law Case

Pierre Cantalll Binday, a 30 year old Malian, was sentenced to death by firing squad for espionage under the new mplonage law. Two French nationals received long prison terms, marking the first use of the regulation against a foreigner.

Paris Binday Pierre Cantalll Cantelll

Motel Robbery Claims Nearing £300 Taking

A troubled report from Munday describes a motel robbery on Hoty Street George. Thieves allegedly seized around £300 in takings. Two men, Giavahians, were later rescued by Cronulla Aurt Club members after the engine failed and they endured days on bread and water.

Munday Hoty St George Histmmes Hieves Quaperg Brea Cronulla Aurt Club

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