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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
6
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On JUNEE Wednesday the Australian side was overwhelmed by an English team in front of about 6,000 fans. The visitors dominated with superior teamwork and defense, scoring through Ward and Tawland as Southland struggled against heavy forwards and relentless pressure. England led 36 to a score not fully clear, highlighting a strong touring display.
Rugby Union report lists Manly Juniors versus Canberra juniors at Northbourne Oval with lineups for Manly including F Moore J Xuray and J Patlett and Ceubarra with Tod and Munt among backs and forwards. Other Saturday matches include Northbourne Oval Northe versus RMC Ant 3 and RM 2 Easte st 18 pm.
A railway maintenance worker died after a collision in a tunnel during construction. Thomas W. Alder of Kiams was fatally injured, while David Clarke of Wollongong escaped by jumping clear. The accident occurred as a train approached and the tunnel motor drowned warning sounds.
Fixtures show Northa versus Souths at 2 p.m and Queanbeyan versus Weata at 3 p.m with Hall having a bye. Two social matches are scheduled at Manuka Goal between Captain's Platfret versus Weakeen and Reserva grade clubs.
Guides and Scouts activities moved from Albert Mall to Bi day with large attendance as holidays and weather drew crowds. Minister Designate N J O Makin gave a Empire Day talk across Australia as Canerin Association plans exhibition at Lady Gowrie Services Club Friday into Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Admission by silver coin plus handicrafts. displays include nursing, ambulance work and five-friction signs. The concert by The angen, Saturday singing and helping hands planned. Scouters appeal seeks trained leaders statewide. 50 wire men to join movement. Badges class for first-class scouts begins at Rornest ice Station Friday at 40 m.
The draw lists Braddon aged 34 and Ainslie Barton 3 iM facing Griff Reid 1 in a mixed division while Northbourne 2 and byes shape B Grade and Reserve brackets. Numerous matchups span Kingston Geinth Reid Forrest RSC St Paula and multiple mixed divisions across clubs with sessions on court names.
Brownies Guides and Rangers join the Exhibition at the Services Hut Manuka with Parents and friends invited for free admission. Brownies meet at Lady Gowrie Services Hut at 2.30 p.m. Saturday. Brown Owl Tawny will supervise. uniforms to be worn. Knitting or hobbies should be brought to display at the Services Hut or to Tawny before Friday. Brownies to assemble in the field hat at 145 the following Saturday. Canberra Guides report two recruits Gorin Peasley Fay mpbeil were enrolled and Elaine Fry cited as helper. Aeland Caldwell welcomed to the Company. No Canberra St John meeting Saturday due to Exhibition and Gang Show. Rangers attend Guildex and Beats Own at Albert Hall. exhibition and gates at services hut by Friday 320 pm.
Saturday’s schedule shows A Grade matches including Nutray University with Chaife and Wilkinson against Studenta and Edwards at 3.30 pm. YWCA faces Forrest with Prd and Brophy while Grammar 1 forfeits to High L B Grad pam. YWCA and Goodall with Voi contest St Christopher’s YWCA 2 with Redmond and Campbell while Grammar 2 forfeits to Triopes. Guides have a bye.
A chaotic incident near Quetta in Baluchistan left a convicts killed and many injured as authorities fought to quell a plot. Reports mention a Canadian MP and a disputed treason charge in Montreal and a postponed parliamentary event tied to a requiem.
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