Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

We have pages in Australian Capital Territory

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1956

Page

8

R U Semi finals On Two Ovals In Canberra Rugby

Canberra unions plan semi finals across Ainslie Narabundah ovals to accommodate spectators with first grade games at 3.15 pm and a looming final at Narrabundah. Royally R.A.A.F. and Royals eye finals as R.M.C. and Norths clash for the Northern championship.

R.U A.C.T Canberra Ainslie Oval Narrabundah Bincy High Echool Duntroon RMC Norths Murray Jamieson Tony Evans R.A.A.F Royals Ugby Union Ainslie Ac.t Suburba V. R.M.C. Reds Manuka Oval Northern Suburbs v. R.M.C Rm.c. Greens Ainalie v. High Grammar Y Ainalie Duntroon No. 9

State Lottery Syndicate Entries and Addresses

A list of state lottery syndicate players with member names and Melbourne area addresses. Notation includes syndicate titles such as June Ist, Herbet, Capstan and 19th Try with associated street addresses in Mascot Punchbowl Sydney Singleton Newcastle and other regions.

Stevens Tramway St Mascot C. Young G.P.O Sydney Herb G. E. Rowe Farnham Ave Punchbowl 4Th Claude W. Maher Wentworth Ave B. Dale C. Pendle Walter St Singleton K. Gresham P.O Newcastle D. J. MacFarlane E. Mattland

Australians In Easy Victory Over Derbyshire

Derbyshire were all out for 161 as Burke fell for 32 before stumps. Australia declared at 183 for 3 with Craig making 64 and Burge 28, after a solid partnership. Miller and Lindwall opened with early wickets, Derbyshire slumped to 4-30 by lunch as Carr and Green added a few runs.

Ma Australis Derbyshire Derby Burke Jackson McDonald Jackason Craig Burge Carr Miller Austenians Los Lindwall Kelly Os Acs Howe Widsen Ove Lee Johnson Langley Morgan Snick

West Defeats Newtown in Rugby League Playoff

Western Suburbs defeated Newtown 10 to 5 in a playoff for fourth place at Redfern. Western Suburbs will face South Sydney next Saturday in the first semifinal. A crowd of 21 000 attended the match.

Sydney Western Suburbs Newtown

Derbyshire and Australia match innings totals and wickets

Derbyshire scored 111 and 161 with several batsmen listed including Kelly Davidson Miller and Green. Australia replied 146 with Rutherford Burke McDonald Craig and Burge contributing. bowling figures show Jackson Hall Smith Morgan and Carr among others.

Derbyshire Kelly Davidson, & Miller Australia Rutherford Hall Burke Jackson McDonald Jack Craig Burge Gladwin Smith Morgan Carr

Company Claims 15000 Scheme In Supreme Court

Corio Guarantee Ltd sues for return of 15000 alleging two men conspired to mislead the Melbourne Stock Exchange by shifting funds to the account of Councillor George R Boulton and James Huntley Knox to defraud the market. The text also names John Stewart McCallum a bankrupt former managing director and other involved parties.

Melbourne Stock Exchange Supreme Court Corio Guarantee Hen Ltd George Robert Boulton Councillor Tanatton Vaie St East Melbourne James Huntley Knox Connell St. A John Stewart McCallum Corio Guar

Thompson on Ripe Fairy Dream and other mounts at Randwick

Trainer Thompson rides Ripe Fairy Dream in recent form after a narrow win at Rosehill. Weir returns with four mounts, Stephenson gains two new rides, and apprentice routes include Here Me and Snow Gal. Romany Air in Punchbowl Stakes features as a key contender with several bookings for Wednesday and Saturday programs.

Thompson Rosehill Belmont Park Motif D. Weir L. Stephenson George Ege Peamers Randwick W. Camer Walters Macdougall Benn Weil Lady Abbott

Insects From Overseas May Control Pests

Three overseas insects may be introduced into Australia under strict quarantine to fight pests. Two beetles target the Noogoora burr plaguing sheep country in Queensland and New South Wales, while the European rabbit flea could spread myxomatosis where mosquitoes fail to kill rabbits. The Australian Agricultural Council endorsed quarantine for these insects to assess efficacy and potential impacts.

Australia Queens New South Wals South Australia Australian Agricultural Council Canberra Commonwealth Department of Health

Young Democrat Attacks Eisenhower at Convention

A youthful state governor delivered a fiery speech at the Democratic Convention calling President Eisenhower indifferent to issues on the golf course and accusing the Nixon vice presidency of being a political spear. He praised his party while denouncing Republicans and claimed the Democratic record is the best ever.

Reuter Attaci Eisenhower Clement Richard Nixon

Fire at Australian Hotel follows murder of Manners

Arson detectives probe a blaze at the Australian Hotel in City following the June 8 death of William "Joey" Manners after he drank there. Police believe petrol was thrown under a door to ignite the fire, with licensee Mrs Nancy Thom and her children asleep upstairs as flames scorched walls and floors.

C.lb Aqui William Joey" Manners Nancy Thom Manners

Incomplete Horse Show Results From Favouritsa Meet

A fragmentary list shows names of horses and riders across multiple events and places including Lucky Tea Old Galle Busher Ki Motif and Mort's Pride The Crauplar with various second places and winners. The page also mentions sponsors and a Capital Press of sue Thy publication context.

Prince D'Or Teddy Achillean Cloudsman Duke Nrokoda Gay Piper Valiant Rae High Shah Venta Diamond Baty Mastmal FIRST Gallpoo Sage Bleu John Bub Christoph Peave Toa Fe Capital Press Sue Thy Lta Aie the Company Mort Bat Braddon ACN

Also Mentioned on This Page

el 'Duntroon F.m.cace A.a.p.reuter WEST Pat Keller McCormick Brennan Tools Detroit Michigan George Canterbury New Zealand Gralls N. Holland Overseas India The U.S.A Ian Caure Boyett Meri Aoe Royal Shoes Fairy Dream Plaza Prince Auburn Cuiransier Bound of Gold Trek Blackmond Belmont Par Astron Cuizen Makalight Centaur Sherese Korea Straloch Burwood David City Gao
Search Courier

Search the Canberra Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canberra Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication