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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1956

Page

4

Australia Wins Second County Match Of Tour

Australia won by 11 runs after bowling Glamorgan out on the final day. Glamorgan trailed by 198 on first innings and were made to follow on after 116. Australia declared 4406 for the Australian innings while Glamorgan were 113 in their second inning with Langley and Mackay injured earlier. Wooller top scored with 70 and Archer and Wilson shared early wickets, as Australia defended and secured the victory.

Australia Glamorgan Ovat Mbr Wooller W. Parkhouse Archer Parkhouse Wilson Tyndwall Crawford Langley Mackay Devary Pressdee F Ade Burge Amend Bester We County Hedges Jones Harvey H Wilson Devereux & Wilson Fi Pressice Johnson Brian Edrich Lindwall Ward Tow Haydn Davies Harvey Hugh Davies

Good Catch Jones and Wilson shine in tense cricket spell

In a tight spell Wilson bowled seven overs 3 for 21 as Jones held his ground for three more minutes. Harvey nearly clung on to a tricky catch while Devereux reached five and edged Wilson onto his leg stump as Lindwall then claimed the ball.

Jones Wilson Midwicket Harvey Devereux Matt Lindwall

Olympic Torch Relay Faces Fire Risk in Australia

Melbourne officials said Olympic Games torch relay runners will carry extinguishers and sand as fuel canisters may eject and start bush or grass fires. Organiser David Reddy warned the risk exists when canisters land in thick scrub, especially at night.

Melbourne David Reddy

Jockey Club Plans Fee Hikes and Improvements

The Jockey Club in Canberra considers raising subscription and gate charges amid tighter finances. Proposals include adding 50 members, improving Acton course facilities, extending horse stalls, feed boxes, and a photo finish camera option. Melbourne Cup day race meets and 2CA broadcasts planned as season opens.

A.C.T H. F. Ganter F. Bennet Acton G. J. O'Neill Canberra 2CA Jamal Betters

Royals Set To Claim Canberra Cup In Final Clash

Canberra Royals, joint holders with Queanbeyan, enter the Canberra Cup final at Manuka Oval against Northern Suburbs. The Royals, backed by strong backline form from recent matches, aim to secure the trophy amid a tight competition table with several finals still open.

Royals Queanbeyan Northern Suburbsiaae Forestry School Canberra Royals Northern Suburbs Manuks Oval Eastern Suburbs Jand Royals Manuka Oval Roynis Grammar Manuka RAAF Reid Park

Lottery Entry Fragments From An Unknown State

The readable lines list lottery numbers and names such as Olympic Holly and J Koszyk with placements like 1st and 2nd. Partial addresses include Sydney and Lambton with street details, suggesting a fragmented public lottery card or drawing notice.

Syn J. Koszyk Dita Kyne Camp Pyiressend” Sind Sydney ALU

Women's Tennis Draw Shows Division Scores and Upcoming Matches

The midweek women's tennis draw outlines A Div and B Div pairings with byes and matches. Due to conditions no points were awarded for Wednesday August 1 games. final tallies show Ainslie 12 and Forrest 8, Narrabundah-Throsby 12, Yarralumla 4, Reid 8, Turner 2, Barton 0.

Flinders Ainsie Throsby Forrest II Barlow Throxby Reid Yarralumiae Ainalie Turner Yateralumia Ainslie Causeway Yarralunla Ang Forrest T Forrest IL Hiv. Narrabiindah Throshy Fyshdick Yarralumla Barton Yorgumla Ains- Ini

New Zealander Impressive In Track At Sydney Workout

Champion New Zealander Syntax impressed watchers at Canterbury in his first Australian workout. Ridden by N Holland, he clocked five furlongs in 1 13 amid heavy going. Somerset Fair and other rivals also showed promise at Randwick and Canterbury workouts ahead of Ascot Handicap and related events.

New Somerset Fair Lindberg I Empire Link Slong Claw Fire Scout Regal Forest Evening Peal Zahelda

Kingston Cricketer Retires After Distinguished Service

Mr. Custance retires as Kingston Cricket Club president and long-time leader who nurtured juniors, promoted umpiring, and helped raise the club’s stature since 1950. A new vice president is elected, with Mr. A Drayton succeeding him and continuing club traditions.

Customs Kingston Custance Canberra Ainstie Clib I ACT Sydney N&m Amocis A. Drayton Drayton Walt Kingston G. F. Connely Dobin Baler G. Donnelly J. Backer NCTA Backen ACTOA

Doon Ordered To Leave Course At Menangle Park

Sydney racecourse police ordered jockey E Doon to leave Menangle Park after a recent disqualification. Doon had been banned for two years by NJ C stewards for not allowing Burradella to run on merit at Broadmeadow. He was interviewed by detectives after the fifth race and escorted from the betting ring, then driven away under watch. He later said he was unaware a meeting banned him from attending.

Sydny E. Doonec Menangle Park Doon NJ C Burradella Broadmeadow AJC Dlay Doon Club oMoes Down

Kingster unlikely for Epsom as trainer reports recovery

trainer Jack Green said Kingster is an unlikely starter in the Epsom Handicap after a spell in Queensland. Kingster and stablemate Baystone have returned and will begin work soon. Kingster suffered pneumonia and nearly died in a prior incident, but is back to normal according to the vet.

Sydne Suetudy Kingster Jack Green Baystone Green Queensland Kingater Bagatone

Australians in Cup Win at US Surf Carnival

Australians secure victory at a US surf carnival with key performances from Don Wormald Clifford Welsh Dave Kertht Rex Smith John Churleigh Heade and others. The event featured national mart titles and a team effort across Porthtowan Cornwall and adjacent venues.

Don Wormal Cifford Welsh Fambi Dave Kertht Corrimal South Austrin Rex Smith Tn Jurenstanders John Churleigh Tor Seulige Christopher John Blis Peare Brest Assin

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