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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 30, 1955

Page

7

Young cricketers lead act with top team averages

The season's cricket averages show RM leading batting with 260 runs and Connelly high in aggregate, while Kingston bowler Jerry Manna tops wickets. Hawke, Barr, and Quinn post strong batting figures. Kingston, RM, and Manuka-Yarralumla figure in bowling leaders as winter arbitration considers boundary rules for next season.

Pat Seas Extunae Tan BteLetinn Seanory Wat Starenute Tingatan Ening Bateman George ‘Connelly Menmury Kingston Bower Jerry Manna Seigers Ea Franc Nak Queanbeyan Muah McLellan A. Barr Avi Bi Semen Ainslie Hannanington Ay Suir iQueanbeyun K. Davies Rm.c A. Brady Northbourne Rabbis Mansi Yarrahimtay Blyth Amalie Givh Hawke Canberra

Glucose Trick Said to Boost Horse Race Odds

The Daily Express reports a method of halving glucose in a horse feed to raise energy for muscle work. Dr Frank Alexander of Edinburgh University notes the practice could improve winning chances, while a London veterinary surgeon says he suggested the trick to several trainers and it worked.

Lunuun Frank Alexander Edinburgh University Tie Biskal Exprean London

Junior Rugby Preview and Team Notes From Aes Aes

A garbled early page outlines junior rugby fixtures and players with scattered team names such as Queanbeyan and Fed Rovers. It references match dates in May and a captain named Fiat Peder while listing several unclear local clubs and players, indicating a brief sports note on upcoming junior games and rosters.

Queanbe Exeseal Sissy Queanbeyan Y Fed Rovers Ageeerey LP Watts

Jury Nobbler Sentenced in Brunswicks Case

Francis John Coman, 85, a merchant of Davis Street, East Brunswick, was sentenced to three years after a trial in which detectives shadowed jurors to curb jury interference. The case involved a $100 bribe offer linked to a housewarming verdict. The note mentions a prior bribery attempt and a general sentiment about jury integrity.

Panauunisn Rrivay Monahan Toh Tobler Crinum Francis John Coman Davis Street Fast Brunswick Soman Hiavinteul Avion Coman

Phony X1211 Caller Targets Representative Willing to Call

A garbled message hints at a scam plea claiming a representative will call and value a full refrigerant service. The note reads as a warning about possible fraud and urges caution with unsolicited contact.

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