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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 22, 1939
Page
3
A fragmented item notes a six way tie or similar contention, with unclear names or places. The readable parts imply competition or decision but lack distinct entities or concrete outcomes for full summarization.
Queanbeyan dominated from start to finish beating Eastlake 23 goals 28 behinds to 15 goals 7 behinds at Northbourne Oval. Eastlake and Manuka posted strong wins while Acton toppled Ainslie, Queanbeyan kept top spot as Manuka defeated Mines Rovers, and Eastlake upset Manuka the previous week.
Melbourne matches show Richmond 14 22 1118 defeating North Melbourne 12 11 180. Hawthorn 13 8 86 beat Carlton 8 9 57. South Melbourne 18 12 120 defeated Footscray 1 6 108. Collingwood 37 14 116 beat Fitzroy 11 9 69. Melbourne 19 16 108 defeated Geelong 12 18 90.
A chaotic Canberra sports scene features rising concerns over late finishing times in football, commentary on crowd conduct and a proposed rule tightening. Hawthorn’s tight win over Carlton rekindles interest ahead of a return match at Manuka Oval while Millie’s Hope shines at WillamTown. Amateur golf champion Waterson earns the NSW title at Moore Park, with Rex Fell among notable winners. Rugby league notes include Randwick’s winless injuries amid a fourth grade clash and lingering racecourse doping rumors spark inquiries.
Canberra defeated Captain's Flat 51 to 8 at Environa Sportsground in the Care Cup match. Gate receipts were about £30. The Canberra team featured L O'Brien J Kearney W Meehan and J Lewis in a dominant display, while Captain's Flat were hampered by stiff defense and fatigue as Canberra pulled away in the second half.
Canberra defeats Captain's Flat 38 to 6 in a high pace White Rose Cup game. Canberra dominance showed in backline runs by Meehan O'Brien and Reilly, with strong forward pressure winning scrums and several tries. Captain's Flat efforts were thwarted by solid Canberra defense and multiple handling errors.
Queanbeyan triumphed over Yass in a aerial contest with Fi Dowling repeatedly guiding the home side to victory. A newcomer from Cowes, W Malzey, stood out for the visitors while C Turvey emerged as a promising find for Queanbeyan. Scorers included G Day, A Grims, Turvey, T Norman, and J Williams with multiple goals and a try for Yass.
In a Rugby League clash in Wollongong the Southernners defeated Western New England by 24 to 101. A dispute settlement followed as delegates from the N E W and Country Rugby Leagues met in Sydney last Wednesday and adopted proposals at the annual meeting.
In Brisbane Griffith by election counts Labour Conlon 5,787 and Graham 14,733 with UAP McGown leading on primary and an estimated 41 preference majority to retain the seat. Former holder Roger Labs noted. outcome favors UAP.
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