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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
7
A bar melee followed a man throwing a double-bunger in a crowded hotel bar. Wallace allegedly threw the device back, injuring Newman with a cut above the eye requiring stitches. A maid was also struck amid the brawl. Keane condemned the act as stupid childish fun and warned Wallace.
Fixture summaries show Saturday games at 1 pm with multiple grades listed. Teams include High, Magpies, West Queanbeyan, Grammar, Tech, Wanders, West Queen, Christopher's, Baptist, and Ex students with forfeit and byes noted. A carnival date August 27 is mentioned for the B Reserve schedule.
Canberra Bowling Club announces a petra competition over three games on Saturday afternoon. Play will begin at 1 pm with nominations open for individuals and pairs and an entry fee set for single and pair entries. Nominations for office bearers for the coming year will close at 1 pm on Saturday, August 1.
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