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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
4
An improvised football update notes a draw between Inter-Lown and Queanbey in yesterday’s fixtures. Details are fragmented with mixed team names, a captain listed, and a note about ground provisions and match planning at the showground.
Defence closed as John Garden, on trial for forgery, alleged pressure by timber merchants Flancork and Gore over a 4 debt linked to a New Guinea timber concession. The proceedings touched on payments claimed by Garden and witnesses described as obstructive, with adjournment until tomorrow for further evidence and questions about the source of funds.
Across a chaotic Ainate event on Saturday the final saw Temnes Grigth win every ribber again, edging Braddon in a mixed competition. Northbourne 2-5 defeated Forrest 2-331, Barton 439, Rumthbaune 34, and Beuddon 2h, with Kingston 8x beating St Pauls 2. Ainslie 7 44 toppled Be Beadun, while Grimhild 14 defeated Flinders 20 and Reid 4 OS led Braddon to 35.
Canberra table tennis results list mixed doubles and singles outcomes with Ainslie Braddon and Yarra teams winning several sets. Local players from Canberra and surrounding clubs compete in a social match schedule with many participants named in the club rosters.
Jockeys petition for trial fees details a Labor dispute over riding fees and payments. Stakeholders argue current rates have persisted for decades while jockeys seek higher earnings and a share of entry and prize money as compensation. The case references riding fees, venues, and the transformation of payment structures in racing.
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