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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1956

Page

4

Braddon Tightens Grip On Men’s A Tennis Pennant

Braddon remains favored in the Men’s A division as tight results and key matchups shape the pennant race. Reid posts wins across divisions, edging Forrest, Turner, and North Uni while Pat’s, Barton, and O’Connor & Acton Hotel show strong performances in mixed and B divisions as Throsby and Forest top several standings.

Braddon Braden Throsby Precine Aue Yo Reid Forrest Turner Throsby D. North-Uni Patrick's W D. Reid North-Uni Turner Ilea North-Uni V. ‘Turner D. O'Connor North Uni St. Patrick's Jarrabundah D. ‘ Eeaoe Bt. Patrick's Invite D. Turner I. Brad Don T Yarratumla Forrest I Amalie Griffith

Draw Eliminates St. Patrick's From Final Four

Central and St Patrick's shared goals with both sides scoring in a tight clash while Norton suffered a fractured rib and left the field. Old Canberrans drew Barton 1 1, Waratah defeated Presbyterians 1 0 as late goal by Harding led Waratah to victory. Reserve and intermediate grades show Barton and Waratah wins with multiple scorers listed.

Central St. Patrick’s A.C.T Norton Coppin St. Patrick's Fomer Pay Inquily Canberrans Barton Johnston Collier Johns Waratah Harding Presbyterians Old Canberrans Col. Wer Day

Makamba in Form for Novice Handicap at Randwick

Makamba shows promise in the Manly Vale Novice at Randwick on Saturday after a near miss at Canterbury. Morning Wings and Night Guide also factor, with Kalimah likely to press in the Bank Holiday Handicap as a strong form line, while Gentle Lu aims to add to her recent Neutral Bay success.

Makamba Puntera Hin la Randwick Reyal Greetings Canterbury Chateau King Sales Hoy Manly Vale Night Guide Warwick Farm Kalimah Monte Carlo Rosehill New Zealand Gentle Lu Neutral Bay Corinthian Old Sailor Silver Cape Nyilello Moulin Rouge Vilray Adelina Fire Dust Belmont Park Morning Wings Makwamba Cel Pransient Act Vaharah el Misti Ainemor Aellina Boy Bowrossa Coondo Heavenly Star Star Cherry Nydelio Moonvale Mighty Flight Careless Lass Amber Notre Pride Tu Vilray Seaward Justin Ita Joe Tro Lord Diamond Comptia Cassell Alton Fal Star Comedy John’s Howeson Barnfield Theorouniene Privy Council Blond Val Ripon Ape Livorno Auburn Miles Hans Sn Culzern Willian Charlea Domndorn Belle Arcer Royal Val Makaha Aqua Boy Phal Prince Oroka Lord Northbrook Ue Khayyam Sailor Gay Mid Hunter Dagonet

Phantom King Wins Durban Gold Cup at 10 to 1

Phantom King triumphed in the Durban Gold Cup over two miles in 3m 22 15a, carrying 1-5. He finished three lengths ahead of Beau Babreur with Tommy Tucker a short head back in third.

Durban A.A.P Reuter Phantom King Beau Babreur Tommy ‘Tucker

New World Motorcycle Record Set at Bonneville

Wilhelm Herz of Germany beat the world motorcycling record for any machine at Bonneville Utah as he averaged 210.64 mph over a measured mile yesterday riding a German N 8.0 500 cc machine with 100 hp. He becomes the first man to exceed 200 mph on a motorcycle, eclipsing the prior record of 185 mph set by Ruarell Wright in 1955 on a 1000 cc Vincent.

Bonneville Utah A.a.p.-Reuter Wilhelm Herz Germany Herz Ruarell Wright Vincent

Publication stamp for The Federal Capital Preas of Australia Pty Ltd

Printed and published by Christopher John Shakespeare of The Federal Capital Preas of Australia Pty. Ltd. at the offices of the company Mort Street Braddon A.C.T.

Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Preas of Australia Pty. Ltd Mort Street Braddon, A.C.T

Cullen equals javelin record at White City meet

Peter Cullen the British javelin champion equalled the British Empire and Commonwealth record with a 224 ft 9 1 4 in throw during the Britain Czechoslovakia track meet at White City yesterday. The performance came amid competition in London.

London Reuter Peter Cullen White City

Canberra Scares 22-3 Win In Junior Union

Canberra forwards shone as they beat Sutherland 22 to 3 in the Junior Union match. Howard Garnier and Max Bush starred for Canberra with solid backing from Don Tozer Nel son Barnes and Peter Johnson. Barrysh er and five eighth Barrysher also impressed in a steadily contested game. The Blues' back line moved well with Beadman Edwards Johnston and Robins prominent, while Sutherland’s Tom Fussel and Barry Lindinth showed fight before losing winger Kerry Watterson to a second-half injury.

Canberra Reat Howard Garnier Max Bush Bacanes Don Tozer Nelson Barnes Peter Johnson Barrysher Alnally Sutherland Golds Ainslie la Dimoult Ray Fa Biayars Paraly Ly Richard Holtsbaum Johnny Beadman Ian Edwards Johnny Johnston Leslie Robins Tom Fussel Barry Lydinth Harold Wainwright Waiter Kerry Watterson Peone Milan Fatterson Amalie Ying Ted Taltaine Et Beriwood Barry Pogson Nena Serum Maurice Meve Peasee Royals Blues Michael Reta Graham Ite Alan Rel Wan I Gamer Bud Bh Rumble K. Bennett R. Huntingford Toe R. Mullins Rastwood Tb McCarthy Penal Royals Alty Gist Alnalle Donnelly Robim Johnston He A O'Shea Sutherland i Pollennity Ainsite Grammar Cate

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