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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1950
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a football match with mentions of teams and players such as Ainslie and Royal Institute, with uncertain details on scores and dates. The text references undefeated records and potential upcoming fixtures, but lacks coherent facts or verifiable events.
The invitation to the West Indies cricket board contemplates a tour starting January with a match against each state and a series of country fixtures. Military and imperial approval awaited, with plans for travel, player allowances, and a farewell dinner in Sydney as the MCC party departs for the 1951 32 season.
A fragmentary report notes a corner shop ballot in Westridge with a departmental official stating a draft timetable. Names submitted for interior ministry approval will be drawn by the electoral officer Turner as soon as possible.
Adelaide readers debate a proposed Australian Labor Party plan to grant wives an endowment similar to child endowment. The discussion centers on penalties for single workers and whether mothers should be included, with supporters arguing for financial support and opponents warning against widening welfare.
Aero Club waits for a reply from the Canberra group as communications remain unreceived and no decision has been announced yet by the aviation club.
Lamotta retains his title in a dramatic Olympia Stadium comeback against French challenger Laurant Dauthuille. The 11,424 crowd watched a brutal final round where Lamotta landed power blows, sent Dauthuille reeling, and earned a knockout before the bell. Lamotta suffered cuts but held the crown after a tense close.
Fragmented OCR lists match times and team names for women’s games at Acton. It mentions Be Christo and Guides against Woolworths, with various semi finals and final points, reflecting a joint sports schedule from YWCA and local clubs.
The Grif ith ground hosts a marquee day of finals and derbies with the Metropolitan Cup and related grade finals spotlighting ACT and Waratah teams. Officials name Booth Ommon Keen Bumi and Fike D. Witt among players. matches include Grade 1 and Final, Towneenit and Bar ton v Waratah, with Univers ity and many clubs fielding strong sides.
Mr Jack Irving noted golf pioneer and Royal Canberra figure. invitation extended to attend ALF and Services Cup days on September 16. Record entries show 42 for the ALP Cup and 6 for the Service Cup, with many competitors from clubs and local groups.
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