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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1948
Page
3
Queanbeyan secures a likely Clayton Cup victory as a 3000 strong crowd packs the arena. The local side overcome scattered defense with patient attack in a tight finish, sealing the win in the final minutes and asserting dominance in the season finale.
A fragment notes a women’s hockey milestone played Saturday with reference to Laser High TV and a remnant score or event. The incomplete text mentions key entities but lacks full details of teams, locations, or outcomes.
Wakefield Trinity fought hard but Australia led by Captain Mastess and Hopkins built a 12 point halftime margin. Maxell, Murphy and Horrigan sparked Australia as Goontotion, Goerg and McMahon combined for late scores. Final score Australia 38 Wakefield Trinity 3 with several missed kicks and a series of tries sealing the visitor victory.
A diplomatic car, No. DCD, from the Chincas Ambanty, tested at York Park Oval over the past week. The vehicle, driven by several parties, traveled repeatedly along the oval amid dust and crowd noise. Three women were aboard at times, with ground activity tied to football-related preparations and funeral director arrangements noted nearby.
Postal services announce an extension plan for the Booroomba mail route with revised delivery timings and service coverage. Officials confirm coordination with railway schedules and local offices to improve equable mail flow across the district.
A tart wicket is planned for the Heid nd turf wicket at the Reid oval. Officials say the oval will be sown with grass by New Year and temporary grandstands will be erected to accommodate spectators during the Royal visit.
The medical superintendent Dr W Nott was rushed to a Canberra ambulance on Saturday evening to treat an incurable disease patient from Queensland. The 28 to 38 year old man, returning from Melbourne without needed treatment, insisted on continuing to his home in Queensland despite medical urging to enter Canberra Hospital.
Basketball high scores listed with J and Boott 42 and Livingston eight. Funeral services recorded for Holt Ainalie D Berry and BL Phi IM with names and initials indicating attendees and participants.
YMCA Ladies Auxiliary meets at 230 PM at Club Teoma. The club rooms host the evening program with a scavenger hunt. attendees should arrive by 745 PM. Board of Directors convenes tomorrow at noon in the Club room. Basketball games tomorrow night at Dil Hat from 7 30 PM. players welcome. The West Ridge YMCA Club begins Wednesday at 10 PM at West Ridge Hall with banquet and prizes. The Benler and West Ridge Club meet the same night. Community Badminton Club to hold general meeting Thursday in Brit Hall at 8 PM. badminton before and after.
In Rome a strike halted wealth services as refuse piled up in the airsets and health services were cut after a walkout. Only skeleton staffs remained on water supply and fire services. Officials claim a pay raise was sought by workers at 14,000 yaukel per.
Fragmentary description praises a woman’s youthful appearance and beauty products, noting powder, perfume, and charm. The passage hints at romance and allure while varying spelling and ending with a romantic tone.
Fragmented cosmetic ad style copy references Charmosan and Clings with aheer witchery for years and hour. Mentions Rachel Naturelle Peche Son Tass and Creme Charmosan Le as a powder base. Includes notes on big box items and tubes, ageing prevention and harsh winds.
A fragmentary tennis report lists winners and scores from a championship event. Names such as Rabeata, Lawrence, Roberts, Dunning, Mus G, Towneend, Min, Belcham, Potts, and Potts appear alongside doubles and junior results. The garbled OCR details multiple categories including ladies singles and doubles, and junior divisions with varied scores and players.
A U S bomber spotted a crashed plane on an unmapped Manitoba lake shore after 12 days adrift. A white arrow marked the site as rescuers guided by a Lancaster aircraft. Rescued were Captain Sir Robert Beiling Mamitton and Captain B O Custer, naval attaches at Ottawa.
The late Mr Reynolds, long time Canberra resident, died after a motor accident year ago leaving a widow and two. A Requiem Mass will be offered at St Christopher's at 6.20 and Canberra cemetery service at 3:30 p.m.
More than 180 competitors entered for the Royal Canberra Monthly Medal at Royal Canberra on Saturday. Entries include Bruce Creole Hylen Calvert J J Dwyer Moroney Taunton Liston Mcoinness Medea Le Thampaen Deane Barre Bak Gay Wigley Bennett Cumming and others. Classified notes follow for accommodation jobs and various items offered.
A fragmented notice lists an anatomy lecture to be delivered by Professor DL view Chancellor, Ausureen National, tonight at 16 elo with next tests scheduled for Thursday to Saturday. Other items include eye appointments, prize models, and Canberra Legacy Cub notices with event details and contact names.
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