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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1934
Page
3
Fragmented text notes a public notice related to a 10 opening or operation event. It references officials, advice, and a regional context with unclear dates or actions. Strong entities are not fully readable, hindering a precise summary.
Opening day reports show two centuries by Murty and Gribble for the A Grade clash with Ainslie at the Wapday grounds. Northbourne's Lees scored 60 at Telopea Park, while Kingston’s Len took five Northbourne wickets and Gribble four for Queanbeyan. Ovals at Northbourne are unplayable, forcing matches to move to Telopea Park. The season promises lively early action across A and B Grades with keen local interest.
A Manuka side struggled at Queanbeyan Park, bowled out for 187 as Gribble took four for 63 and Bastow three for 45. Queanbeyan openers Kay and Nellson stood undefeated on 82 and 25 at stumps, while Hall ground hosted a high scoring A grade stand with James scoring 73 and Rey 46.
The Kingson Ini Northbourne teams battled in a rough match at Telopes with blows and quick dismissals. Lea scored 60 but faced tough bowling as Tickner claimed 24 and Fogarty led a decisive early burst. Northbourne pressed early, while Packes starred for Wigsies with 2 for 10.
In a Duntroon clash Kingston and Northbourne, with Emerton and Carter heavily involved, battled through a long day of bowling with Northbourne posting 435 and Kingston struggling to 180. Toms led bowling for Northbourne with five for 40, while Emerton claimed four for 31 for Kingston amid a string of partnerships and sharp fielding.
In Kingston Oval play Barton batted first for 101 with A Breeman and P Thurbon contributing. Manuka replied 78 for eight led by Tenby 25 not out and Kapieri 28. West Ried and West Contingent posted mixed totals as Bowlers Wallace Horan and De Salis shone. final line notes Westirn gasser and Sundries page 4.
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