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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
5
Incomplete text from a newspaper card details local bowling events. Mentions Dunne defeating Abrahares 20 to 17 and references The Woodger and Kendall in Finder competition with unclear results and a suspension note for Seger.
The Flower Show celebration at Pasta Mall drew strong interest with nine entries in competitive sections. Notable honors went to horticulture expert Mr J P Hob and others. King V attended in spirit, extending congratulations on the Throne's anniversary and praising co operation among nations.
Gazette of Saturday race program detailing first race at 2 16 with divisions of novice and open stakes. Entries include Amber Laddie Montven and Amberdeck Captain Commis tones plus decorative and floral prize listings and various sponsor names.
Seering 684 runs set a new FCT A grade aggregate with Lorne Lees repeating top performances of prior seasons. He also claimed over 100 wickets, tying him as the Territory’s outstanding all rounder. Northbourne Club’s Gribble tops batting averages while O’Connor leads bowling. B grade sees Pat and Reg Tom(s) claim top batting and bowling honors amid a clutter of local listings and varied notes.
Kingston forwards battled Northbourne with Howard scoring, Crapp and Kingston making several goals in a high tempo first half. Northbourne pressed after the break but Kingston widened the lead as Crapp and Kingston pair extended the tally in a dominant performance.
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