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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1927
Page
5
A chaotic recount of a rugby league clash where Canberra fought back to close a margin, with Curran and Maloney among standout performers. The play featured tense defense, late scoring, and a tight finish as Hall pushed to secure the lead.
Fragmentary text shows Westridge forfeiting a match to Molunul in the Duntroon versus Queanbeyan contest. The report references the venue, the juried committee, and a note that the matel will be played next Sunday, but many words are garbled.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a rugby league premiership schedule in the Fedor Territory and District. It mentions a Friday meet, a pension, and various unclear references to teams, officials, and series outcomes. The readable portions are insufficient for precise names or dates.
Waratehs beat Guildford 22 points to 11 with strong forward play from Newcombe and Pye. McDiarld and Beveridge scored for Waratahs while Guildford’s comeback effort was thwarted by solid defense and late pressure from Waratahs pushing downfield.
Waratah defeated Guildford 5 to 1 at Geiheven Oval on Sunday. Starters included Mullhack Aldridge Hardy Swan Lupton Otourke Robinson Newcomb Helleny O'Brien Smith for Waratah, while Guildford fielded Fetttack Milewr Wid Torpy Stewart D yww Hawkes Wattt-tucks and others. Final score favored Waratah after a fast, well-coordinated display with promising Wings and a strong defense.
Miss Hertha Hutter of the company officiated a nuptial rite with the assistance of a young helper. The ceremony took place at the registry office where the couple gathered for the occasion. Miss PVE conducted the formalities and led the vows in a concise service.
A Canberra golf club 18 hole event yields mixed scores with players Dwyer Roth Mutledee Allan McKenna and Thomas noted among competitors. Results show varied rounds including F Fussell ACG Fileenwood Davidson Waterford Tanner and others with several mid to high scoring entries and a reference to Sep 1892.
Owies notes many players unavailable causing Sutumving fixtures to be postponed. Matches listed Molongla vs Wwieonbeyan and Burns vs Cabern postponed with others awaiting first round conclusion on Saturday. Remaining games include Wuesnhoyan vs Canbertia and Burns vs Molunglo with knock out plans at Football Association meeting Monday. Poms club gains permission for a Sydney tour in October during the first week to play on second grade rails.
The district issues fresh tenders for five miles of concreting from Sydney to Chen bermrotd, with estimates near 27,000 for previews. Mulwaree Shine Council urges swift bids. A local man Jarman faced Goulburn Police Court for alleged pilfering from lampshades and other items. A mannequin parade at Vie Arcadia, Goulburn, supported Cathedral repair funds.
After two months detectives detained a man in Melbourne yesterday morning over a local bank fraud plot. Letters with cheques stolen from city offers were mixed into different banks and cashed through a middleman. A city official clerk, Stantey Heher, faced charges for forging a cheque for £101 amid other alleged thefts.
In a fragmentary notice, readers glimpse a transit or market themed item with garbled wording. The readable bits reference places and possible events but lack clear names or dates to establish a concrete report. The piece resembles a damaged classifieds or local column blurb with uncertain details.
A party of Newcastle bowlers including Beard Teoharnie Spurwar Hardyman Aeher Macklin Rayamith Massey Cherry Lecky Owens and Aiden Visited Canberra over the weekend. The Hotel Tun Bora green hosted a match with local player Wak as opponents. CB Frames and W A Loughrey, secretary of the Canberra Howling tubs, were present.
Inquiry for sheepskins was keen with higher prices at Sadmey sales last week. Full wool merinos ranged to 5s per pair, lamb pelts strong, and country hides across grades held firm. heavy demand for chitses and hare skins noted, with best winter pelts in solid order and low grades easing.
Wool sale at Sydney on Thursday saw values held firm with slight gains over earlier quotes. Germany and France participated vigorously as Japanese Italian and Belgian buyers chased western and northwestern clips. Prices for ewes and wethers rose with top markers reaching 26d and 264d respectively amid fine quality fleeces and good demand from brokers and buyers.
Fourteen men received compensation during the month under the Workmen's Compensation Act in Ade laert. The total paid amounted to 8626/6, including a final payment of £300 to one man for minor injuries.
Achaic notice outlines the upcoming Wagga carnival led by Mayor Collins. It mentions children's demonstrations at Celekit Ground, athletic competitions, and varied events. Visitors can expect a schedule of tours, amid plans for communal celebrations and ceremonial arrangements during the week.
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