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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

4

Union Cup Wins For Royals and Queanbeyan Clash

Royals defeat Forestry in a hard fought Union Cup semi while Queanbeyan downs East in the other semi. Royals rallied behind Wylie Gruda and Hanson to pressure the Forestry defense. Queanbeyan led at half time and extended with strong forward work led by Gallagher and Byrnes as Ryan and Byrnes contributed tries. Third Grade saw Royals 20 and East 0 with penalties.

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Invitation match reports from Northbridge Primary

Junior Rugby Union at Northbridge Primary featured two invitation matches at Cpg Oval. Ainslie Behoot ran out the winners 3 to 0 after a tight contest. McConnell starred in the midfield but showed a tendency to run too far with the ball. Bruce, Northbridge, and Wilshire led the Northbridge pack with solid work. final results: Northbridge 3, Ainstie Behoot 0.

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Duntroon Beats GPs in High-Scoring Match

Duntroon defeated GPs in a bold road game with a final 0-8 margin noted. Key players Mackay with four goals and Curley contributed goals as the team dominated.

Boy Hanged In Imitating Magazine Hero

A ten year old boy, Thomas Oliver Murphy, son of Mr and Mrs Cartes Murphy, was found hanging at Bendigs by his mother in the early morning. Police believe he attempted a mimicry act from a magazine cover he was reading. The rope appeared tied to the toy wall and his neck in a tragic accident.

Brothers College Popli Bn Bendigs Dodhre Tagesings Thomas Olver Murphy Mra Cartes Murphy Arthur Streat Benssige Magasina

Sete Coch Wi Rill meet scores and weather observed

A misread text describes cold weather and a shooting meet with participants from Manidwick Cooma and Parramatta. Roy Hudson led at 800 yards with high scores including 79 total and many shooters posted strong scores across 600 and 800 yard events.

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Job Drifting Minister Describes Labor Trends

The minister discusses job drifting as a facet of labor policy, noting workers leave to seek higher pay and better conditions. He argues training and deployment affect effectiveness and calls for measures to reduce this tendency to preserve productive labor and maintain forces.

Health Director Urges Caution On Salk Vaccine

NAW health chief Dr. Wallice denies suggesting political influence swayed the Salk vaccine's evaluation. He notes doubts persist about efficacy and safety, urges Australia to study international experience and delay action until more data on the vaccine become available.

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Tyalla Sails to Malaya with Earth Moving Gear

The Tyalla, owned by the Commonwealth, left to Malaya after a week delay. The freighter carries about 7,000 tons of earth-moving equipment bound for Penang for the BAAD project.

Tyalla Malaya Brisbane Io ‘Tewanvne Commonwealth Penang BAAD

Wales Welcomes Royal Visit Participants at Brecon

The report notes a welcoming event as Welsh officials greeted a visiting party at Brecon yesterday. The group, including a couple and potential members of the royal entourage, were to join Prince Charles and Princess Anne on the royal yacht Britain before a planned departure. Officials and thousands of locals extended receptions.

Wales Setedet Eaeety Wasivnin Pears Brecon Raye Ouple Wil Prince Charles Princess ‘Anno Anna Souple Chmag

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