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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 07, 1947

Page

4

ACT. TENNIS TITLE HOLDERS RETAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The uncertain weather at the AC Open did not derail the event with title holders defending their crowns. Cannon and Bennett took the senior title in straight sets, while Hunt and Cannon completed a strong run in doubles. Mixed, junior and ladies events produced tight matches with Rutherford and Penrose among the standout performers.

Raccnaatuny Act Bt le Cannon Ann Bennett Mewresh Cannan Aareice Deeling Cannon Pryor Kennett Ami Mika Siane R Hunt 1. Cannon Forbes Russell Hunt J Russell Atoma Arkenstall Crows Taylor Crawley Atlas N. Routhweil Cham Totahyy Je Mathews ML Rutherford Mime J. Chalion Neta Canberra Sydney N. Penrose A. Adl Fount Tenia Toe Wire Nie Oaponent Ryeal Verte Omusa WikLing Tap M_Curtis Queanbeyan Yen Che Tusee Bultadie

Making Film Music a Career in Britain

The Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music train few students in film scoring at studios in the United Kingdom. Since the era of Alexander Korda and early works by Arthur Bliss, Britain has valued background music in cinema. Renowned composers like William Walton and John Ireland have contributed scores for major features and documentaries, shaping film music’s prestige and showing a path for new talents. Brian Exdale is cited as a modern example, blending documentary scores with cinematic themes.

Alexander Korda Arthur Bilas Britain J. Arthur Rank Tatenta Vaught Sim Willum Walton Alan Rawethorns RIN Producera Jonitrelamt Wurty Watt Australia Overtanders Cavalcanti Charles Dickens Nichalan Nickleby Alan Awathorn Peter Ustinov Bee Aarien and Hin Rinpowr Brian Exsdale

Women's Basketball Match Ends With Canberra Win

In a tense game Ayiney Quil Canberra I edged Canberra I by two points after Sydney IB defeated Cardi 1 and Sydney 24 13. The Marling Monte matches highlighted a day of action with Canberra TL overcoming Sydney IB.

Ayiney Canberra I Yeatertay Hyiney Gomin Ty Peven Monte Ye Canverra TL Sydney IB Cardi Sydney

Canberra Rifle Club Piriog Ule shoot yields strong scores

Lin leads at the Piriog Ule shoot with high yardage averages while D Ridley wins A grade prize. Collie takes B grade, and McLeod and McCarty each reach 48. Quarter results show robust form across shooters. Next Saturday's general spoon shoot set from 300 yards with prizes awarded Friday evening.

D. Ridley He Daily H. Collie Tao McLeod McCarty Collis Iate Party Burton L. Webb White & Edwards Husey W. Priestley Blewitt Utton Fourre Lloyd Findal A. Ridkey Dimmick McNally le Blewitt Pall Webby

Randwick Race Results and Main Winners Report

A compact roundup from Randwick detailing race outcomes, winners, and placings. Notable names include George Ain Stakes winner Hann on with Victory Lad among top finishers, Open Air and Murray Stream among other notable finishes, with betting odds and times for several events.

Grabes W. Cooks Wantie O'Mallvan Milvertel Tae Ucian Matt Pentheus Grtuntal Native Son Gay i King Prudent Pings Salle Hannon D. Sturn Victory Lad W. Briaouel Pulthem Fordyce Bhannon Laan Putra Wit Fulongs Murray Maven F- Wil- Mama Bilvey Link Bunnatotti Boy Fl Senor Cordale J. Thompson Yi Rtamen Tyg Walker Royal Land Doon Lynander Royal Ad Half Nee Tov Tenga Timin Grantham Tamarha Peter Winncue Robardby Tamabha Bundagen Edinburgh Peter Conadarra Parremi Olbare

Scalding Blast Injures Worker At Lithgow Plant

A blast at a Lithgow plant severely injured a worker identified as Arthur dtone, causing head and arm injuries. The incident occurred Monday during maintenance work under engineer Lithgow, who released a valve causing intense pain. The injured man was taken to Lithgow Hospital for treatment.

Lithgow Arthur Dtone Railwey MMLC Amarrangaton Lithgow Aheda Lithgry Hospital

Grand Prix Won by W Murray at Bathurst Mount Panorama

W Murray won the 190 mile Grand Prix at Mount Panorama Bathurst ahead of Dick Bland and Lex Davison. Seven scratchings and six entrants challenged the event, watched by about 0. So00 spectators. Tod Hunter led early, finishing in 9 miles tort minutes in an MG after Marrott retired. The race time was 24 minutes.

Bathurst Monany Mount Panorama W. B. Murray Dick Bland Minut Lex Davison Forcedan Bend Victoria Aring Tod Hunter Milan Marrott

Exhibition showcases Army learning aids for soldiers

An exhibit in London displays a broad collection of books and materials for soldiers, including 60 or more librarians and a curved display of case-bound books. The display highlights Army information services, including the National Photographic and Newsreel work, with 239 groups broadcasting and 200 groups in news coverage. The exhibit aims to broaden servicemen’s cultural outlook and knowledge while reaffirming Britain's military ethos.

FU Tian Brian Gol B.C Wee Army $i Britain

Test Batsman A Morris Shows Form Against India

The Australian batsman A Morris displays good form in matches against Indian cricketers. He plays in grade cricket today and scores a notable fifty.

Bydney A. Morris

Mysterious Report on Currency and Wickets Debate

A fragmentary item notes a Monday attempt to persuade Petra and discuss currency of ration wickets. It mentions liquid fuel, monthly gauging, and control over Stanton. General secretary of the M. LA Mr HOV dehngen is cited as saying the two arguments are timeworn and unconscionable.

Bydnet Tne Petra Frm Stanton Mist Eptyfar M. LA Hov Dehngen

Rotary le Coat man oust tune ae in the youth at the om ther sommes ui the Pri Rinher

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rotary, Coat, youth, and Peruana with unclear context. Contains several garbled phrases and names, no coherent event or clear individuals, making precise summary difficult.

Rotary Omther Sommes Pri Rinher Chimay Peruana

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