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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 05, 1948

Page

4

Visiting players win at ACT Carnival tennis championships

Visiting players capture multiple titles at the ACT Carnival with wins in senior and junior events. Mina Penrose and Mind Matthews led the women’s singles, while L Cannon, J Johnston and others claimed doubles and mixed titles amid a lengthy schedule across Canberra venues.

Act Irks’ Dentine Mendaines Boag Powell K Sahmtone Altes Penrose Rydney Ian Penton Slaw Matthews Fares Ole Alias Matthewse Lille Brastey Bruce Abe Doutinn Anata Sydney Nandicap Evanute Satnuke Yeni Anderann Anderson K. Joan Johnatine Alway Mina Penrone Mind Matthews Penrose Paire Johnstone Nadin Rome R. Bennett Crawley Cannon Hunt

Prisoners flee Auckland jail in suspected escape attempt

Two inmates who escaped from Auckland Prison reportedly drove away on a road near a stadium as guards pursued. A referee noted tension and potential security lapses while officials discuss the incident and possible reprisals.

Auckland Mangay Sydney Joe Wallis Thure Nay Stadium Etingéwan Oconhauntad Tober 18

Cricket Draw Arranged In Local Activity

An arranged cricket draw details a local event with teams and venues. The notice outlines participants and schedule while noting participation is open to interested clubs.

Beau Link Unplaced in Gosford Handicap Race

In Gosford Handicap Beau Link failed to place while Maritime finished third amid a stray, garbled report. The race involved a three year old Maiden. check local records for full results and officials.

Dosford Atewards Jecan Eee Dames Beau Link Mariume

Sydney Basketball Defeats Canberra In Varied Matches

Sydney posted multiple scores in stair-step fashion as Strath and Harman led Canberra bouts. Notable tallies include Sydney 40 with Moore 12 and Harman 8, and Canberra 261 where Clark and Duncen combined for 21 and 18. Several other results feature Sydney players and Canberra clubs in close contests.

Sgzinat Rydney Syuney N. Sabe Strath

Randwick results shading and race outcomes summary

Randwick racing results show Nell Gwynne winning race one at 7.13 with G Moore, Racema at 7.8 with G Podmore finishing second, and a 9/4 win for Nell Gwynne in the following event. Other runners include Teasing, Courtapear, and Buonarn gt Boy with Doon and Moore noted.

Badger Nell Gwynne G. Moore Raeme G. Podmore Bhading Courtapear Moore Maddock Grantham Dia Chi

Anberra Rifle Club Shoots In Poor Weather Conditions

Inclement weather limited a Saturday practice at 300 yards with only one riflement completed before heavy rain. J McIntosh led with a 40, HL McCarty took the daily cash prize, and several shooters posted scores amid showers before the meeting moved to Liverpool on the following Saturday the 16th at 600 end 0 yards.

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