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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
4
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In WEWCASTLE on Monday a boy named Douglas was swimming when a small shark bit his left calf and dragged him under water. A doctor treated the bite and the assailant shark was believed to be responsible.
In ACT finals action at sea, Sundhown beat Msn Net Weil 6 1, 0 6. Roberts defeated Bennett and Crawley 10 8 in doubles handicap. Roberts and Lee beat Thompson and Chive 2, 4 6, 6 3, 6 4 in mixed. Lee also won with Mrs. Turner in a 6 1, 4 2 round.
Hammond’s restrained but decisive century helped England gain a first innings lead against Western Australia in a drawn match. He batted 191 minutes for 100 with only two fours, while Yardley fell early and Smith rose to support, as England saved the game with strong defense and sharp running between wickets. Puckett was the main wicket taker for WA, though Hammond and Smith added 100 for the fifth wicket before the innings ended.
The ladies American teanie tournament draw lists Division 1 at Reid with pairs led by Mrs J Thompson and Mrs Griffito and many others. Division 2 at Northbourne includes Mrs Walker Mrs Gyde Mrs Meashen and additional teammates for a 0.39 am start.
The City Bowling Club opened with a team event at the Camay rink, where the men’s team lost 25 to 21 against Tiley Vivian Turner and McLaod. Individual scores include Joyce 39 facing H Brogan and Wallace Stevens 16, while J Brogan and Mitchell led a later match with 34.
In Western Australia Flist Danings 368 and seers ane Bowling contested a drawn match. Voce 6/8 Bariah 1/1 Tein 9/7 Wright 0/11 Hardetad 0/1, with no winner.
In Royal Sydney semi finals Alan Waterson and Jim Prendergast produced a pair of tight matches. Waterson defeated Len Nettleford while Prendergast beat R Brown and Edgar to reach the final, Heard and Enderby also contested the other semi.
Fragments show a notice about funeral arrangements with emphasis on promptness and dignity. Readers are advised of services and arrangements by local funeral directors.
In Brisbane a promoter named Tart Bu offers £5,000 for a one mile match race between Bernborough and Shannon. The event, touted as the richest ever, would be held in November with weight for age conditions. Peter Riddle, Shannon’s trainer, says he is recovering from illness and unsure if Shannon can travel to Brisbane.
In Melbourne the Caulfield Cup favorites list includes First In, Chaytor, The Sirdar, Royal Gem, Noble Prince, Black Law, Night Guardian, and others. Night Guardian was the notable scratching, with several horses remaining in contention as trainers and connections plot final engagements before the race.
The stroke event held Saturday at the Federal Golf Club was won by F. Munce. Notable scores included Ware 85 0 68, J. Muir 83 2 657, and H. Hayes 35 17 To. The cub captain Wart delivered an outstanding performance and spectators noted the cup won by Bocreau. Contact details for the secretary were provided for further information.
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