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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
5
In a hard fought junior rugby league semifinal Westerners and Souths battled at Northbourne Oval with Souths narrowly edging ahead at key moments. Hal and Harrington starred for Souths while Gent and Wentz delivered strong showings for Westerners as Ward’s defense kept the game close. The result sets up a North Sydney final showdown against Home City pending weather and conditions.
Railway freights may face reductions to compete with motor transport as unions and industry groups push for policy changes in federal parliament. Officials indicate possible shifts could affect workers and rail operations, with debate centering on freight rates, timelines, and rail capacity.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Father s Day event schedule with scattered references to Canberra, the Reapers and Mercers, a federal territory, and family gathering plans. The legible parts imply a family reunion or visit context with men and women mentioned in passing.
The announcement lists fixtures across venues including Kingston, Manuka, North Canberra, and Acton with dates in November and December. Key matches feature teams such as North Canberra, Kingston, and Grammar Hall at One Tree Hill, with venues like Manuka and North Canberra prominent in the calendar.
Parents at Adnall school discuss a referendum on a proposed extension of the pupil day with 3 votes in favor and ongoing debate among committees. Volunteers support the plan, while concerns about schedule and continuity of work times are noted as discussions continue.
St Christopher’s clinched the junior premiership with a close final win on Friday, finishing the season as champions after a hard fought match. The victory sealed their status as the top junior side as Tunwen also showed strong play throughout the winter season. Meares starred with multiple scores as St Christopher’s edged ahead late to secure the title.
The Queanbeyan court heard a November collision between two cars on Tharwa Road. W Venables of Queanbeyan sued K McCarthy of Canberra for injuries and vehicle damage claiming negligent driving. The judge found contributory negligence by both parties and awarded damages of 40 pounds plus costs, with cross-examination focusing on speed and control.
A meeting of all schools in the district will decide the date for the all schools sports event at Telopea Park. Representatives are invited to attend this evening to finalize arrangements. Rugby league matches and forthcoming examinations are also noted with details on venue and dates, including trials at Telopsea Park.
LONON Monday report notes Kangaroos represent the King and were slated to play York on Wednesday with a selected lineup including Upton three-quarters Hoencer Maher Gorman Fingh Kalver Holmes Edwards Roots Henderon Mudeen Treweel Armbrister and Priay.
A mixed report covers New York tennis results with players like Pukier and Aman winning sets, plus a detailed local accident case in Queanbeyan involving Kenneth McCariny and a damaged car. Witnesses from Canberra describe the collision on Unmerre Row near a stationary vehicle.
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