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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1929
Page
3
National Football semi finals produced an upset as Manuka defeated minor premiers Ainslie by two points at Manuka. The result forces a grand final at Northbourne Oval with Manuka facing Ainslie next week, while Eastlake awaits the winners for the premiership decider.
Manuka and Eastlake battled to a 7 1 4 43 to 7 1 1 1 draw in a hard fought match. Key players included O Donnell, Hichards, Taylor, Marriott and Martin as both sides traded pressure with Manuka seizing late in the game before a final bell.
After a Kastlike Manwuke match the umpire charged Terbert and Billing of Kasthike and Nicholls of Manuike with alleged misconduct. The league requires filing with the league within two days and referral to the Independent Commissioner for hearing. suspended players cannot play until the case is heard.
Melbourne semi finals drew a large crowd with over twenty thousand spectators. Thichmond 18 15 defeated Cellling Wael 8 13 while Port Melbourne 10 15 beat Minunewlel in a tense match leading to the final stage.
Two men short Ainslie beat Acton 2 0 at York Mark in the season finale. Absent from both sides, Ainslie’s forward line weakened while Acton depleted, leading to a clear win. Bowden and third scored for Amalic. Marshall and Whitehill tallied for the beers.
Tilden wins the National Ring title at Forest Hills in a hard fought match. He defeats Hun in a sequence 6 1 4, 6 1, 4 2, 4 ? The readable phrases indicate a decisive victory for Tilden over a rival, with Forest Hills hosting the event and a Saturday final.
Acton defeated Ainslie despite an early deficit as the Magpies led by Welch Sydes and Maloney pressed. Acton surged late behind Murpohy Tristow and Rowena, but Ainslie held on to win 64 to 32 with standout play from Williams and Tantau and a strong ruck showing from Nolan and Sutton.
In a bogey handicap contest at the Copper Chelf Chats, H. J. Meusrn and G. Rorne finished level on 2 Up for the silver speom trophy. Other scores included W. J. Oxenham 1 up, O. B. Dewkines square, HM. Michards 1 down, M. W. Tancun 2 down, W. BK. Davidson 2 down, W. Troihen 2 down, MH OLaughlin 1 down.
Richard Bennett, Doris Kenyon, Robert Edison, and Gladys Brockwell are listed among notable figures in a historical archive, signaling their prominence in early film or public life. The record highlights their connections, roles, and potential collaborations within the era's entertainment or cultural sphere.
The University Association of Canberra announces a lecture tonight at 8 o'clock in Albert Hall presented by Commonwealth Director-General of Health Mr. Cumpston. The event promises official health insights and related remarks, following weekly format and dress code guidance.
The program guide lists a full day of radio broadcasts on Monday September 14, detailing news blocks, stock reports, weather, and a long slate of musical acts, orchestras, and plays. Numerous artists and programs are named, including Troubadours, Jean Anthony, Nat Hanley, and the National Broadcasting Orchestra, with time slots from early morning through late evening and special segments such as weather, cooking talks, and talk on inventions.
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