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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
3
Mid week tennis draws set for the second round of the ladies midsweek competition. Matches include Ainale vs Breddan at Yar Way 1, Gade vs Finders Ly at Plindsre and Railway Y, Ainslie 2, Reidy vs Ainalle 1, Kingeton receives a bye.
The Ainslie Tennis Club held its championships on Sunday with winners in key divisions. J. Withers claimed the Men's Championship while Mrs. McAll secured the Ladies Championship and Singles Handicap.
Attendance planned for a Commonwealth event with transport from Queanbeyan and a 7 pm curtain-raiser. Government allowances allow staff to attend the match, while Canberra district plans the squad with 18 year old Verenein as a focal point and list players including D Dobson and W Tyquin for a Queensland clash.
A fragile Greek move to revise electoral votes sparks talk of a broad conflict between rights and democracy, with three officials citing possible international involvement. France and the United States reportedly invited to discuss coalitions as Bulgaria's Georg Kulichev hints at territorial returns.
Surrey bowled out for 185. follow on, Surrey 171 for 1 and 180 by Forkchire 180. Hampshire 348 and 1/45 v Worcs. Gloucestershire 264 and 8/149 v Lancashire. Middlesex 204 declared. Kent 300 and 2/138 v Nottingham.
Sydney report warns of a serious linseed shortage in Australia with only 10 000 tons available of an expected 70 000 tons yearly need. Cause cited include famine in India and Argentina diverting supplies, rationing likely for dairy farmers and cattle feeders, limited domestic cultivation yields.
Bernborough shows bright form at Victoria Park and Randwick with a near half mile breeze and steady gallop. Notable futures include V Peggetier and Lady Marie in training, while others like Right Royal and Grape Vine posted decisive times, signaling strong spring campaign possibilities.
Belgium wins the Pavia Cup in London with a strong showing as they prepare for a second round clash against China. In California, American Davis Cup player Jack Kramer defeats Frank Parker with a commanding scoreline 4-8 0-1 0-7 during the South Californian championships.
The postwar Sydney sheep show will be held May 31 and June 1 at Pyrmont, announced today by the Sheepbreeders Association. Sixty five exhibitors from South Australia Victoria and New South Wales will enter 532 entries. Next year the event aims to resume pre war patterns at the Sydney showground with full schedule. This year Merino entries and other classes are listed, while the veteran Merino exhibit is deferred to 1947 and the novice section is included with 14 entries compared with 2 previously.
A solemn tribute to Archdeacon Hammond and the Church is paid as cars line up at the cottage for the Northern Sularke Crematorium. The scene reflects community respect and continued remembrance for the clergy and church figures.
Favourites list for Brisbane Double features horses Bernborough Mas Losah Hedui Victory Lad and others in the Ahern Memorial Handicap with contenders Crageman Attley Lagoon Three Whesler Earl Pentheus and Doombien Cup noted as top fancies for the event.
Wagga riding fans expect Derby Munro to win his first Wagge Cup after Orderly showed improvement at Canterbury last Saturday. Bragger, who arrived recently, is also tipped, while Modulation and Navel Revue with Voltaire are unlikely starters.
Canberra City names its Rose Bay Bowl Challenge lineup for next weekend against Queanbeyan. Selected players include Chaffe, Marti, Fox, Grooms, Howe, Cuthbertson, Mareham, Brack, Nieleon, Pawatt, Las. Saturday competitions require Bingles to play.
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