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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
6
Tournament draws show mixed and division matchups with players including Blak, Barton, Grant, Reid, North, and Kingston. Event details list multiple courts, classes, and names such as Pauls, Crawley, Graham, and Meyers among participants, with numerous singles and mixed doubles pairings noted.
An opening tonight for the Artists Society of Canberra features renowned exhibitors Douglas Dundas trustee of New South Wales National, Roland Watte lin with works shown across Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth Hobart Launceston and Broken Hill. Dorothy Thornill and others participate as part of the Howard Hinton Benefaction at Armidale with nineteen key exhibits selected.
In Melbourne on Wednesday the interstate amateur meet saw Weecerh Avenues lose to two in a close contest. C. Caran of the WA title beat A Was for the amateur championship. Both finalists wore Betorr form from Vic.
The Canberra event plans a Dominion title contest with May Day start, featuring performers from A.C. and Sir Haig. The award, titled The Canberra Cup, goes to the owner of the champion chart, five points per challenge and seven extra for a chart, under shaking rules.
An AYDNET report from Wednesday notes a proposed expansion of the electricity state program with a budget near 4 million pounds. Officials say the plan aims to boost capacity and reliability, detailing tentative steps and expected impacts on the local economy.
Results from Randwick include the Thmarma Handicap with Sue Tiamond winning and Cragalde second, Blue Diamond among top placers, and details from the ntennial Park and other races. Notable contenders include Uranium, Nell Gwynne, The Gaffer, and Karachi with various betting and time figures noted.
Lottery No 1728 drawn with no day and the principal prize went to Bokey Brook syndicate G Bourman c o H G Brook Bingar Street Yenda Randwick No 11188 1921 syndicate Grant 21 Raymond Ditery No 1700 win to be drawn tomorrow.
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