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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

3

Mixed Tennis Results Across Divisions At Kingston Club

Kingston defeated Flinders 139 to 14 in a mixed division match while Barbations and Calibeway led the men and women events. Details include Thrashy from Patrick's powerhouse, North Lnn and Braddon in doubles, and Kleinie Medals for the women amid a weekend of incomplete scores and unresolved results.

L.ctl LURA Satorday Kingston Flinders Barton Acton Filny D. Korrest Il Yarrsiumland Tyrer HH Rett Griiot Throshy Fortei Patrick's Taddon North Winnlat Waime Bres Tela Briteed Harton Fore Gland Mingston Amalle Feld Marten Mirnor Bartow Parra Alsi RiGn Wyatt Yueraienia Hiera AlMaile Treld Mlend Kraadin Alatle Auratens Grima Bartem I

Crookwell Triumphs In Group Rugby League Thriller

Crookwell wins a group rugby league match amid a windy, testing effort. McVey scores a second try as Canberra mounts repeated attacks, but Crookwell's defense and wind assistance hold to finish 11-6 in their favour.

Crookwell Crookwellesterdy Earl Canbere Rawke McVey Canberra Bennett Bradley Crookytell

Bowlers Compete In Open Event On Sunday Afternoon

More than 60 entries were recorded for the open bowling competition to be staged Sunday afternoon. The trophy was awarded to B Jolly and Leland B Fox. entry fees are 3 shillings.

Sancerra B Jolly Leland B. Fox Thad & Exargin Ray Allesboon Ayer

Snow Sports At Mt. Franklin

Mt Franklin hosts a winter event with club members and attendees noted. The report highlights participants and activities as spectators gather for the snow sports demonstration and competition setting.

Mt. Franklin

Davis Cup Triumph Sends Australia to Interzone Final

Australia clinched a 5-1 victory over the Davis Cup rivals as Lew Hoad and John (Hex) Martone teamed to win the doubles in straight sets. The win, highlighted by strong serving and few errors, advances Australia to face Britain or another opponent in the Interzone final next Friday.

Iren Ncove New York Australia Lew Hoad Hex Martone Nowa Tly Howl Marig Neve Nh Rt Ud Jae Nthe Min Trott Aervice P Mlyngi Hoad Canberra Canberra City Hendy Sheri Rand Poghi Delicateser Alnsiie Matos P Jackens Terra

Women's Hockey Highlights and Team Standouts

Reports from a busy hockey session feature UC Any leading scorers and standout players from multiple teams. Names such as Eaton, Stewart, Day, Booth, and Tristan anchor the rosters with mentions of Morades, Cameron, Mason, and Jamieson in a lively recap of positions and performances.

Ucany Cme Baturday Ei Knestidente Sindh Eaton Evergresnn Collet M Qinvey Plaerty T Clarke Jafatanaarow Warataha Ri Stewart J Day Booth Tristan. Cooper Morades Bt Christophers Fir Bi Chelateerin ME Pols Bent Tor Eweaa Lovelock Eastburn Donnell Kien Cameron Day Mason Pir Tolopet Blackaton Stewart Hugh Geach Bridson Grammar Wend Jamieson Cook Harley

Thomson Leads at Winks Gulf Tourney Close Finish

Peter Thomson repeated strong play over two years at the All-American Gulf Tournament. He finished tied for first with Doug Ford and Fred Maus, each on 207 after three rounds, while Maus and Ford tied for second with 208. Thomson produced several birdies including a 260 yard hole, maintaining sharp form throughout the event.

Peter Thomson Ervey Ker Nagl

World Youth Games upset shadows Strickland in Warsaw

In Warsaw during the World Youth Games yesterday Strickland faced rough play from two Soviet printers. She led into the final stretch but encountered a tough finish as judges awarded a close result. The event drew strong reactions and a standing ovation for the winner despite the contested end.

Canberra United Loses Upset in Jubilee Cup Soccer

In a Jubilee Cup clash at Canberra the home side Canberra United fell to Balkan by a narrow margin as Balkan keeper D Addio denied scoring chances. Contests featured tight defense, late free kicks, and key plays from M Menee, R Weberataller, J Burkes, and Glinuw si. The result leaves Canberra United trailing with implications for the final rounds amid a busy sports page listing poultry and consumer ads.

Athogh Act Ution Yea Isda Canberra United Balkan Pun Carney Hick Fide Flor Datenor Adaio Fender Oceanione Allen Allen Right Hack, M. Menee, Ed Einhe Fall R. wBberataller Alt J. Burkes Aoser Toft Parken Wand Oha Sale Sunaina Ballina Glinuwsi Tannin Tellus Acute Canberra

Royal Canberra Defeats Yass In Pennant Series

Royal Canberra defeats Yass in the pennant series by four matches to three in the Jourbert Tablelands pennant gold series. In the Yass Canberra cup, Yank regains the trophy by six matches to five. Mixed results follow with several players and scores noted across junior and A grade events, including multiple 100m marks and medal competition results.

Royal Canberra Yass Valley Yank Atx Remote B. Irc Walkers Wi J. Galloway WeGuigan Day A. M. Rowe Mtaddigan Brooker Doddrell Y Font Broaker Ith Aly Jordan Walker Puckwet J. A. Bull Ceuibech Tan Buller Farber Riseton B. Grits M- Yuutin Eae Byrne Mal Ehompon Mata Prude BT. Carron HG. Day Ossaz W. C. Timer A. Fe. Pimenn

Reynolds Wins Federal Club Monthly Medal

Reynolds captures the Federal Golf Club monthly medal with a strong performance on Saturday. The event featured players such as Tony Reynolds and P. Wall, with notable scores and a competitive field, including Be Burton and Venables.

Reynolds Federal Club Federal Golf Club Tony Reynalda Taumplin Tisbird P. Wall Venables Tapper Bi Prage Barlow Boise Burton Sriftitne Dnty McChorey Inna Magra

Building Stop May Be Con Building Stop May Be Con

A meeting of the executive of the Building Workers’ Union may call off strike action in the building industry. The gathering will consider a proposal by officials and assess representatives of the employers to determine wage and condition improvements after a conference before the Industry Committee.

Sr Vreir Sunally T the Blwilu Bulding

Tenders Invited by Department of Supply for Butter and Cheese

Tender notices from the Department of Supply inviting bids for butter and cheese items. Addresses and contact details provided for obtaining modules, with dates and officials named including Habman B.M., A.A. Canbert, and references to unity OC and Secretariat of Supply.

Ohlen Toe Habman B.mc Buntroon A.A. Canbert Unity Secretaria of Supply Gauterri

University women speakers at Canberra association event

The Canberra Association of Women Graduates invites members and friends to an address by Ming Ammer, Celnah, OB, on leaving age and university entrance. The event, in the Women's Lounge, University Hiovire, tonight at 8 am, appears in the Australian Capital Territory 1068 issue.

Canberra

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