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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1956

Page

11

Weather and calendar notices from Griffith Infants School

A weather summary and a regional forecast itemize temperatures, wind and precipitation readings plus a school meeting notice. The article notes a monthly meet at Griffith Infants School on August 18 with scheduled sessions and times, and Canberra and regional forecasts including frost alerts and light winds.

Erresy Ouster Calm Maxim Griffith Canberra Fairhelm

Spastic Cantax Bag Collection Arrives in Canberra

Authorized collectors will be operating in Canberra during the next two weeks. Enquiries to X2389. P W D Fethers.

Canberra P. W. D, Fethers

Play Centre Meeting Tonight At Acton Hall

A Bainbridge community notice says a meeting at Trades Hall Acton at 1 30 p m tonight and a separate gathering at Baker Gardens Play Centre See Bare will speak and discuss BES events with guest speaker Seryl Moore and RB Tryde announced as hon.

Bare Baker Gardens St AL M . Hall Acton Tryde

Annual General Meeting Notice in Canberra

ACT Cricket Association members are reminded that the annual general meeting is down Monday. Applications should be made in writing to Frohlich de Wingeros in Canberra A.C.T Beater Accounting Machiatet.

Frohlich de Wingeros Canbarra A.C.T AL Misteddfod Society

Canberra City Band Practice Resumes Education Week

The Canberra City Band announces weekly practices will recommence in early September during Education Week. Bandmaster William Hoffman will lead sessions at MinDet. Applications are invited from experienced accounting machinists for a temporary position in the accounting section for about months during the senior machinist’s absence. Remington and local trades council officials noted the competition results.

Balkan Triumphs Over Naples In Easy Four-One Win

Balkan defeated Naples four to one as Haiman’s team exploited gaps in Naples defence. Balkan forwards controlled the ball, trapping passes with time. Other results included Boaldion A grade 6 4 win and Hollandia 111 drawing with Rot.

Haiman Jim A.C T Naples Balkan Hollandia Rot Btaf RAAT Canberra Ota Napad Nen

Whitrod Lifts Nish Trophy at Canberra Club event

The Canberra Miniature Rifle and Pistol Club opened its monthly aggregate and handicap contest over the weekend with mixed scores. Holder R. Whitrod challenged by K. Hudson posted scores led by B. Lodge 181, M. Lodge 131, and S. Seed 123, while Whitrod recorded 106 and P. Man 104.

Canberra

Commonwealth Positions Vacant In Australia

Commonwealth positions offer permanent appointments with superannuation benefits for qualified applicants. Preference given under the Re-establishment and Employment Act 1945. Permanent appointments limited to British subjects under 51 resident in Australia or eligible for permanent residence. Temporary positions restricted to younger applicants. Apply on printed forms from the Commonwealth Public Service or its Port Moresby representative, or to the department address for other items.

Australis Australia Commonwealth Public Service Commonwealth Public Service Board Port Moresby

Air Department Batary Duty Instructors Positions Advertised

Job notice seeks instructors and interpreters for Indonesian Malay language training at University of Melbourne. Requires teaching experience and language skills. Apply by August 23 105 with salary £1377 per annum location Point Cook Habana.

Point Cook Habana Nta Ona Searn Ary Atv Bourne

Cricketers Seek Better Oval Facilities

Cricketers push for improved Northbourne Oval facilities as the club faces two seasons without play or practice. A junior cricket improvement plan was approved, with the secretary noting aim to recruit seniors from under 14s. new executive elected including L Preent and W A Graham among others.

Northbourne Oval Northbourne Cricket Club A. Foulkett L Preaient W. A. Graharo Messrs I. V. Carr- H. Traynor R. Morrison G. C. Carnegie L. Crawley G. T Hearne A. Foskett J. Goldsmith

Leaders In Men’s Grade Basketball Action Report

TMCA and Lithu announce forfeiture of all matches after August 20. Week schedule lists games at Ilanona Shamrocks Warstairs Navy with fixtures including Navy v YMLC IT v Lithuanians YMCA, plus ARC RAAF YMCA. Later Rebels IT v ANU and Forestry I v Rebels conclude the note.

TMCA Lithuthery Ilanona Shamrocks Warstairs Navy Marshal G. Kaye Ymlc.a Lithuanians YMCA ARC RAAF Eagles M. Landy Rebels IT ANU Staff Rebels Tv Sta Forestry I Rebels

Moore Claims Boxing Title

Moore asserts control of the world light heavyweight title as Floyd Patterson plans a bout but Patterson must challenge Moore first after incurring a broken hand. The New York State Athletic Commission requires Patterson to come forward as challenger before the title fight can proceed.

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Whyte Wins Trophy Event At Royal San Berra Golf Club

Whyte wins the R S Parker Trophy at Royal San Berra Golf Club in a monthly medal event. K Rabe and other players posted notable scores with Grade A and B classifications. Matches included Day against Whyte, Mackay backers, and four ball best ball formats with several close finishes.

Whyte Royal A’ T. Whyte Royal Sanberra Satur K. Rabe Galloway R J. Day RT Whyte Mackay Bunday Power W. Smith K. Foley Fond B. Thompson L. Redfeam M. Wark

Tilley Wins Federal Stroke Event at Golf Club

Roy Tilley won the A grade stroke event at the Federal Golf Club on Saturday, edging New Cleary by one stroke. Final scores include Tilley 74, Cleary 74, Baldwin 75, Cabe 75. in B grade Burke 70, Birch 71, Carter 74, Gilles 69, Maurice 69, Hye 70, West 64.

Te Federal Golf Club Roy Tilley New Cleary R. Tilley N. Cle H. Baldwin Cabe T. Burke B. Birch W. Carter N. Gilles D. Maurice C. Hye B. West

Foursomes At Yowani Golf Club Result Report

A Canadian foursomes event at Yowani Golf Club was played in good conditions on Saturday. Winners were D Davies and G Tacheel with 4 18 78. B 83 placed second. Ball competition went to F Tighe and Ye Abieford, next event scheduled for Saturday.

Yowaai Golf Club D. Davies G. Tacheel F. Tighe Mar- Yeabieford

Queanbeyan Dog Results From Showground Meeting

Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club held a Saturday meet at the Queanbeyan Showground with Maiden and Mixed Stakes events. Winners included Suda-MY POSSY and Monash Lad with clear margins, and Miss Acorn leading in Dorrigo Girl in the maidens. mixed stakes saw Bedeschi 41 and Pondis's Mistake taking top spots. Time noted around 20.0 seconds for several races.

Queanveyan Queanbeyan Maiden Suda MY Possy Monash Lad Frentic Price Acai Canberra Miss Acorn Dorrigo Girl Spot Occa King's Bedeschi Pondls Monash

Canberra Reserves Edge Crookwell In Narrow League Win

In a tense state league match Canberra Reserves defeated Crookwell by nine points at Groookwell. Peters scored a try and Chapman kicked three goals for Canberra, while Crockwell's Crock contributed two goals as Crookwell managed a late rally but fell short.

Gronate Crockeren Canberra Hawtis Rive Canberra Bon Reamma Ersahefer Ookweil Canter Iney Grookwell Peters Chapman Crookwell Crock

Thomson Drops Lead in Golf Round Three

Thomson loses the lead after the third round as the field tightens. A rough 44 for 30 par indicates struggles while the leader widens the gap, with discrepancies in names and places noted in the scrambled text.

Thomson Niles Minois Guidey Aap Router Aue Tralian Peter Aewxstrahan Earle

Britain Takes a Holiday Weekend Flag Toll Report

British highways saw reduced casualties during the August Bank Holiday weekend with five road deaths reported, far below last year's three day total of seventy two. Officials note calmer traffic and urge continued caution amid holiday travel.

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