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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1937
Page
3
In Moonee Valley the 1k Steeplechase saw a fatal fall for Taliaman and rider E Webster injured. Across leagues, Bombala's rugby side dominates Goulburn 40 1. Canterbury and Western Suburbs post tight wins as NSW Rugby Union selects a team for a midweek match.
Opening round of the national football season saw Ainslie defeat Acton by 58 to 50 in a windy Canberra Park clash. Key moments included James and O'Donohue powering Ainslie, while Toohey and Ramage threatened for Acton before the final bell.
Acton and Ainslie clash in a high tempo junior match with goals from Toohey Perry and Haslam highlighting a 3.7 to 3.2 finish for Acton and Ainslie. Eastlake faltered as Manuka and Queanbeyan opened the day with wide wind and scoring swings, Manuka winning 104 to 54 with Barrett and Moroney key for the victors.
The Royal Military College overwhelmed the King's School Rugby Union team 24 nil at Duntroon Oval. RMC's stamina and sharper skills, aided by seven New Zealanders, carried them through with Dawson scoring twice and Pearson adding the final try.
The London stock exchange settled with no defaults as several weak coalitions and open funds saw negotiated support from leading brokers. Some accepted heavy losses while mining houses deny responsibility for gold share slumps and claim to back the market amid a stampede scare.
The Manuka Queanbeyan match featured new umpire RB Wicker from Eastlake, delivering firm, consistent officiating. Late start due to the home team’s delay, Manuka sported a black and yellow Richmond inspired uniform. New players from Goulburn, Victoria, Thornbury, and Western Australia joined Manuka and Queanbeyan as L Helter led Manuka while J McNamara captained Queanbeyan in Primmer’s absence. Hellier won the toss.
The Second Eighteens at Telopea Park Queanbeyan met a combined Canberra team under Mr D Ellerman. Canberra won 5.6 36 to 2.3 15 with McEwan McDonald Drayton Noonan and ONeill prominent for Canberra while Gibbs led Queanbeyan with strong kicking and wing play supported by Bel McCauley Carpenter and Johnson.
Melbourne prevailed against Carlton by 6 goals in the principal match of the day. St Kilda remained top, Essendon scored a surprising victory over Geelong, while South Melbourne and Richmond drew.
The second stage of the Whyte Shield was fired from the 800 yards mound on a windy Saturday. Conditions were difficult as a boisterous left wind affected scoring. Competition moves to the 700 yards mound next weekend with shooting starting at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.
Collingwood defeated North Melbourne 8 14 to 3 16 while St Kilda beat Footscray 7 def. Fitzroy 15 15 defeated Hawthorn 9 15 Richmond and South Melbourne 11 15 finished level at 11 15 Port Melbourne 10 20 over Oakleigh 8 12 Sandringham 15 15 over Coburg 12 20 Brighton 11 17 beat Northcote 6 7 Camberwell 15 12 overWilliamstown 14 10 Prahran 12 12 defeated Brunswick 9 17 Yarraville 13 15 over Preston 68 11
South Sydney defeated Sydney 21 to 15 and Sydney 16 to 12. George 24 16 beat North Shore. Newtown 12 12 defeated Eastern Suburbs 4 14.
South Brisbane beat Yeronga 15 to 12 while Mayne defeated Windsor 7 to 5 Taringa won 9 to 18 against Kedron in a series of football scores located in South Brisbane May.
Practice games feature Lucas Clarke and Turner defeating Fawkner Hanley and Hastie 25-10 Ashton and DArcy over Pike and Field 29-14 Grattan and Brack beat Owen and Lamb 24-14. Association events include Mrs Dowthwaite defeating Mrs Palmeer 21-14 in singles and Toy winning the singlehanded handicap 25 up. Picnic Day rink results list multiple winning teams with scores, and Canberra Bowling Club hosted a spoon competition won by Weatherston's rink with several match scores noted.
Prime Minister Mr Lyons spoke with his daughter Enid by telephone from London to describe Sheila Lyons presentation to the King and Queen. He recalled Sheila looking lovely in court dress and being thrilled yet nervous during the ceremony.
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