Cricket Club Elects Officers For Season
The annual report lists officers elected for the season and records from the club. Key players include J Keattey and T McDonald with notable batting and bowling statistics.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
8
The annual report lists officers elected for the season and records from the club. Key players include J Keattey and T McDonald with notable batting and bowling statistics.
Inter city soccer match between Cannetna gillage wax canoet and yeateray failin cig Uiligeam was cancelled. Revert to the normal proReam Wisturey for Sunday as AL uvehbarnne Guide hte 1M.
A chaotic but lively Canterbury trials story notes William Charles leading in the handicap, Corsini breaking ahead, and Swift Gold preparing for Melbourne Cup glory with strong support. New Zealand stayer Bwift Gold debuts in seven furlongs at Warwick Stakes on August 27 as Cup favours shift.
WAGGA Tuesday Kellys Eye won the cup by three lengths in the One Wagea Di kere Cup. Emblem and Was Wage Hand Betting show strong finishes, with Kinarno and Killy'n Bye also noted in the race results. Time recorded as 91.
Semi final matchups are decided for the junior national competition. Key games include Manuka against Queanbeyan Acton and Ainslie facing Eastlake with kickoff at 10 a.m. all at Griffith Oval Kingston and Griffith Park.
The Jockey Club outlines upgrades including new bar facilities, improved jockeys room, and improved betting ring at the Auckland course. President St Sint Robert says cameras will reduce closet contraventions and better prices for the public bar. Vice-chairmen Bennett and others elected. annual report notes additions, balance, and ongoing improvements. A washing machine is proposed for the public bar. machine deposits may be required for glassware.
The junior tennis program, led by Mr Geort swicet ace and Gibbs, reports over 400 boys and girls showing interest. Organised by the committee, the drive aims to provide access to tennis for youngsters who live near Lennie but lack opportunity.
Proceeds from the functions fund equipment and activity badges while a monthly junior tournament for boys and girls doubles is planned. Selected players and missing details are announced by ACT LTA official Geoff Gibbs, with entries to be lodged at a sport store and a one day visit to Wollongong on Sunday August 1. Canberra to host NSW Regional Coaching School September 8 to 14 with about 20 visiting instructors, limited to 70 pupils for individual attention from Vic Welch and Geoff Gibbs coordinating transport and entry forms.
The New South Wales government will grant autonomy to the Sydney Turf Club, allowing it to conduct ordinary business without government restrictions. The Premier Cahill announced amendments to the Sydney Turf Club Act, enabling the club to wardoan, sell real estate, and overdraft without prior government approval, and to raise its membership beyond the current 1,000. Legislation would repeal the Turf Club compensation fund, funded by Tattersall’s clubs, with the Australian Club contributing five percent of racing income. the fund has paid £947,870, including £38,1054.85, to date.
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