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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1950

Page

2

Bomb Explodes at Home Ground in Early Morning Incident

A home-made bomb exploded on a sports ground in Stueeed porta shortly after dawn. A crater two feet deep was found, and witnesses report a rocket and fuse of one inch rubber filled with black powder. An unexploded device in a one gallon tin contained about 35 pounds of black powder. Mrs. Martin, awakened by the blast, said the incident left the area trembling and terrifying.

Ain Owen Martin

Soldier Reaches 120 With Crimean War Veterans

A centenarian, Berejka Miah, celebrated his 120th birthday yesterday and recalled fighting in the Crimean War and other campaigns up to the turn of the century.

Paris Wedey Berejka

National Football Semi Final Preview at Manuka Oval

Ainslie meets R.M.C in the first semi final with key players named for Cadets and Royals. Canberra football selectors push for McGrewry to return from injury as forward options loom, while Eastlake backs emphasize defense as the big test unfolds at Manuka Oval.

McGrewry FLCC Pat McGresvy Canberra Thelen Eastlake C. Chandler Alsale Jy Mar H. Nicholls RMS Ireland Bell Manuka Oval

State Lottery draw details announced in Sydney

Lottery No. 2182 drawn in Sydney with First Prize No. 90403 and prizes to syndicates and named individuals including H Williamson Clifton Street Waverley and W Boat Lancaster. Third Prize No. 6134 linked to a syndicate. Lottery No. 7128 to be drawn tomorrow.

Sydney VALI H. Williamson Clifton Breet Waverle Mee Aire W. Nias Young Street Cremorne

Mulrooney Medal Race Highlights Canberra Fastball Year

Voters select top baseball performer with names including Chetanse Emary Kalington Mo Wamara Bucklind Raa. Yaranen medal details noted as first tie in the main event.

Natenal Canberra Tres Yarane Ule Pituraven Aa Semicaias Chetanse Emary Hi. Kalington J. Mo Wamara Bucklind Raa

B and C Grade Games Tomorrow Across Gridiron Schedule

B and C grade games are set for tomorrow following the A grade finish. B grade action features Baala at Grisiasbe University with Barton vying for the Premiership cup. Gram mar forfeits a planned match while Waratah and Northern Suburbs meet in a substitute C grade clash. A Weld Park practice match between Barton B and C grade sides precedes the grand finals on September 16 with Grain University facing Queanbeyan and other fixtures listed.

Grisiasbe University Queens Beyan Barton Warstan Grammar Hex Baer Waratah Northern Suburbs Weld Park University Queanbeyan Brill Gordon Weratah B. Stines D. Styles 4. Thomreon C. Thombaon Ipeess Mertas Rowse Gowevin Hogm Bertier Marriot Nelson Mills Boag Whelan Thomson Karride Daly Kin Grubb Bout McKensty

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