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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
2
Ainslie School swept cups at the annual Manuka Oval sports carnival as they claimed the Federal Capital Commission Cup the senior cup and the junior cup. Queanbeyan won the trap for ball games while Tepper and Telopea excelled in novelty events.
Gardiner hires Turner as proprietor for a 24 hour taxi service operation with round the clock availability and local regulatory compliance expected.
Four records fall as ACT combined secondary schools events at Manuka Oval yield top marks. Canberra High wins overall with 206 points, Queanbeyan High second on 208, Caulburn High tops junior wave with 42, Queanbeyan High 28. Canberra High also takes junior girls cup with 77 points. Debenham dominates relay and 100 yards, while Goulburn and St Patrick's Prep post notable placements.
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