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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1927
Page
3
A benefit football match promoted by Canberra Racing Club for the widow of the late J Kelly of Harden raised 19 pounds at Goulburn. The Blacks and Reds played a hard, steady game amid colour and crowd interest as players recovered from recent injuries.
Sydney prepares for the season as players clash in friendly and country fixtures last Saturday. C J Macartney led a team against Manly with 29 for 39, Everett the mystery bowler hit three sixes in a 40 innings, A A Marley took 3 for 93, Arch Jackson impressed for NSW with 44, and F Hubb claimed 4 for 6. Noble took 3 for 10 at Newcastle. The Sydney Church of England Grammar Old Boys match saw ABB White top score with 88.
George A Marker won the Bev Health Wales seven mile walking championship last Saturday after a strong field of 27 starters. Parker led early and finished high, with New South Wales Victoria and Bowth Aw salin represented. Marker clocked 89 3.5 seconds for the distance, while Barker’s best is 43 minutes 4 seconds. E S Burn landl won the Victoria title with 42 minutes. Letham, who placed second, also won the Australian Junior title in the same event.
Australian Wales season closes with Acta team winning premiership trophies. Ceremony held at Avialy School on November date. Organisers promise novelties and a strong patron turnout to honor the event.
New South Wales upset South Australia 11 85 to 1 69 in a spirited Australian rules contest played on a hard ground. NSW’s superior goal kicking carried the day as both teams displayed clean play and mutual respect in the Northern capital.
In a Sydney match Harry Hopman defeated Jack Crawford to claim the Wer Suburbs Club captaincy. Hopman won 8-2, 4-6, 8-2 in a late decisive set showing thrilling form. Crawford appeared fatigued by travel and country rounds, though his early form hinted at peak potential.
North Adelaide defeated West Adelaide 4 to 3 to claim the premiership in a closely contested final. The minor premiership title was decided with another match slated for Saturday.
In a dramatic semifinal, Geelong loses to Collingwood by a narrow margin with a late comeback. The next match crowns the premiership as Welmond and Collingwood prepare to contest the title, following Ariston’s earlier win in another semi-final.
A terse political message frames Labour as untrustworthy and promotes voting for Hedges No. The note asserts result emphasis and urges support for No as the preferred stance, implying electoral guidance.
Gladensville Myde defeated Granville 2-0 to win the Gambinor Chatlen Cup in a hard fought final watched by a thousand supporters. In Sydney Metropolitan play Woonona beat Th r roul 3-1 and Corrinal edged Annan fale Leichhardt 1-0. Gingenville secured her first series win.
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