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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1950
Page
3
Galloway and Rigg win a four ball event at the Federel Gold Club, with notable scores and closely contested counts. The field includes numerous 42s and reference to misread entries such as Donnell, Mitchell, Miner, Le Bourks, Mallenen, and Sibieford. The fragmentary OCR preserves hints of a stroke play or fourball format and a winner’s claim, though many names are garbled.
The ACT Tennis Association warns the Open Championships will run for a month with 450 entrants, plus a strong local field led by Audrey Lite’s defense. The event will feature men and junior singles, with many participants from Sydney Melbourne and district centres. The draw appears in The Canberra Times on Thursday as local courts handle the high turnout.
Frank Sedgman powered past Herbert Mann in a tense semi final at Paso West, using precise serving and quick net play to secure the win. Earlier, Sedgman defeated Ted Rehrosder in the final later, while Arthur Lerman and others fell in the other semi as Pian and Larem triumphed over Gede Han and McCregor.
In London on Sunday Mrs A Motiram and Mies J Quertier defeated Thelma Long and Mive T Parteldae 2 6 8 2 8 4 to win the women's doubles final at the South of England championship in Bournemouth yesterday.
Goulburn defeated Captains Flat by four points in a Group 8 Rugby League final at Queanbeyan with standout forwards Wallace and Spence driving the win. Ed Goodwin added penalties for Goulburn while Captain's Flat fought on with 12 men, keeping the score tight throughout.
Classified snippet shows multiple urgent offers including a Ford Anglia purchase, cottage with or without furnishings, ultramodern home with several rooms and features, sewing machine repairs, and tropical coast tour listings. Names include B. Catton Moruya and A. Chau. Prices range around £3,600 to £4,600 with contact phone details.
Help wanted advertisement fragment references PushtiONS Vacant wanted reliable man with bakery experience. Mentions ex bread market names Meyer and Clare, Thompenn and Sons Tavie, Hop Assistant, senior males Jee, Taylor's Dele Seanen Manu. Fragmentary and unclear.
A cryptic alert warns the public about a possible risk in the Pirin Range area during the night hours from 3.50 am to 6 am on Wednesday 30th and Thursday September 1050. It urges individuals to stay away from suspicious vessels and report any property concerns to the authorities.
Optical repairs available at Davin Prag Macy in Kingston with new frames and careful workmanship. Eye testing appointment on September 28 for £3 30 with Filmer Scata at Daview Pharmacy, Kingston. Phone 74. Motor body Wilders and ee pairers, X. Driver & Co, Binge phase BED.
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