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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 18, 1950

Page

2

Compton's Brilliance Stirs England In Appalling Innings Win

Denis Compton dazzled with both bat and ball as England defeated the opposing side by an innings and 149 runs. The day featured standout batting from Compton, who added 74 off 76 minutes and hit eight fours, while Lancashire’s Washbrook prepares to join The MCC team in Adelaide after the match.

Ferth Tuontay la Rulis Chita Denis Compton Kin Bree Tonke Vyngnan Pateman Gilbert Warr Close Berry Hollies Brown Compton England R. Aimpaon B Strausa Sivpnard Bugems St. W. Gel Parkhoure Rel. Hurt O. VU Strausath A. J. McIntyre Mundring Lee Fall Goerage Carpenter Ktemuan Jamies Sarre Fornalih Fan Washbrook London Turaday Lancashire Tryril Washberok MECC Adotais

Commonwealth XI Defeat Baroda For Nine Wicket Victory

In a tightly contested match, the Commonwealth XI chased Baroda's 204 with nine wickets to spare. Worrell starred with 58 out and also took 4 for 46, guiding the visitors to a convincing win in Johannesburg as Africa invited New Zealand to tour in 1963/64 for the first time.

Saroca Baroda Worrell Ing N. Zeeland Johannesburg Africa New Zealand Vinton South Africa

21 ACCEPT FOR CAULFIELD CUP CARAPOOE DOUBT

Twenty one acceptors declared for the Caulfield Cup with Carapooe in doubt due to throat issues. A Melbourne veterinary surgeon advised against starting the horse, and a scratch is expected on Thursday with rider changes possible if Carapooe withdraws.

Carapooe Melbourne Gr. Heslop Mealop Han Vie 'Thompson McGrawdle Win Wan Tel Ncck McGrowgie Sydney Caulield Beau Gem Dod Saxony J. Preston Thracian L. Latt Grey Boots N. Bellwood W. Cook Hutchison Trumps McCroud Abbotsford Medhur Fern Peak Folkestone

Dunedin Meet Summary of Tackle and Finish

In a Dunedin event, Hughes posted a 14.3 effort amid a scramble for a key point. Clem landed 140 feet, while the runner-up endured a rough stretch, nearly collapsing mid-race but regaining form to finish with determination.

Wanuinurun AP Wouter Hughes Turteallan Middlewelghe Clem Lands Dunedin

Heavy track forecast for Caulfield race meeting

A heavy track expected at Caulfield for tomorrow’s meeting. The principal Caulfield Stakes is seen as key to the Caulfield Cup outcome with Comic Court favoured, Chicquita close behind, and Playboy and Tron Duke tied for third in betting.

Melbourne Caulfield

Foxzami Lame After Gallop At Flemington

The article reports Foxzami, winner of the Cup last year, tiring after a gallop at Flemington. Foxzami appeared sound earlier but stumbled near foreleg and was pulled up after an event furlong from finish. Runner Dan Lewin Wald did not die, while Regan Bn faced interruptions ahead of the Cup.

Melbourne Flemington Courae Dan Lewin Wald Tye Regan Avanlil Foxtanit Hay

Weaver in TN Hands Tokyo Transfer of U S Service Member

Frank Loyal Weaver a 24 year old U S Army private from Knoxville who had just been returned to Japan for the sixth time was moved from Japanese police custody to the Eighth Army stockade in Tennessee.

Tokyo Tues A.a.p.reuter Frank Loyal Weaver Austintlan Japan United States Eighth ‘Army

Change of Phone Number for Canberra Hire Car Service

Mr Bruce Burgis notifies the public that his hire car service in Canberra and District has a new phone number replacing the old BE26 registration. The notice indicates the contact line is now J177? iestead, reflecting a change in telephone accessibility for customers.

Bruce Burgis Canberra Iestead

Australia Looks to 80 000 Migrants This Year

Holt replies on migration targets in Australia arguing for a limit on Dominion migration while aiming to attract a sizable migrant pool. Calwell and Bolly discuss range of expected arrivals and government steps to speed up settlement and maximize arrivals from Britain amid delays and logistical hurdles. KE Drifter & Co advertises welding services in Kingston.

Air Holt Mwarne Lurl Us Downs Australia Mr. Bolly Ald Calwell Milourne Dominions Autralia Dor Algn Brita

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