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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1951
Page
2
In a muddy Reid Park match Northern Suburbs beat Old Canberrans with early pressure and tight defense. Royle scored twice for Norths, while Old Canberrans failed to convert, final score Norths 4 Old Canberrans 0.
Damaged approaches at Weir Crossing to Duntrean are being repaired after flood events in 1940 and 404. Concrete blocks from old foundations at the Administration Billings site are being used to restore the approaches, but the full extent of damage to the well remains uncertain.
Navy edged Northern Suburbs 18 to 9 at Reid Park in a hard fought opening round in the Sea first grade premiership. Williamson and MacKenzie scored tries for Navy with West adding a penalty goal, while Northern replied through tries by Alister and a penalty goal from West. The match featured strong forward work, late Navy pressure, and a pivotal second-half surge to secure the win. Canberra Cup results saw Canberra Royals defeat Northern Suburbs 8-7, with Royales leading at halftime and Northe’s late pressure falling short. Reserve grade Canberra Grammar beat Royals, as Brat grade play highlighted the day’s Sydney results.
New Zealand universities arrange a tour match at Duntram Oval next Wednesday against the Australians playing as the Athlmens of their tour. The game will be the stiffest test for both sides in years with four of the NZ team to be chosen for the AIL Blacks tour.
New York dispatch reports Margaret Truman will tour Europe visiting Britain, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Turkey. The President's daughter plans a pace of travel and appearances during the European trip.
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