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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 17, 1954

Page

6

Basketball Ahead as Men’s Waraketball Match Enters Round

In a tentative schedule, YMCA hosts a men's basketball game at 7:39 PM with referee E Davies from RM and umpire from Lonpire FMC. Matches include university events at 6:30 PM and 5:39 PM, with main scorers and team names like RAC RM Cavan and Snakes noted in the messy tally.

Cma Davies Frou RM YMCA Fe Graueaumens D. Rass Ainslie Footauil Pam Gantlake Refarea FLMC Lonpire FMC AMC FALCA E. Davien Ieee ALAAS University Rmc Rose Pme Gamond

Colt New York colt brings high price at auction

A bay yearling sold for 33,200 pounds, a record as one of the highest prices in the United States. The colt, consigned by the Aga Khan, attracted a bid of 76,000 and was purchased by Mrs Eleanor Bears of Massachusetts.

New York United Aga Hoan Eleanor Bears Massachusetts

New Zealand Beats Canberra In Tight Hockey Clash

New Zealand edged Canberra 2 1 in a fast paced hockey match. New Zealand dominated the early play but Canberra fought back, with goalkeeper Cameron denying several advances before a late NZ surge secured the win.

New Zealand Canberra

Fragmented State Lottery Draw Report From Obscure Bulletin

A garbled OCR style notice lists multiple lottery entries with names and addresses. It references Fizat and Tigra numbers, various syndicates, persons like Gwen, Alan, Mrs Woods, and Harold O Warr. The fragmentary text mentions several monetary figures and street addresses, reflecting a chaotic draw summary with unclear results.

Ieee Gwen Alan J. Woods Manis- Golf Clu Manly Turi Ventivate Seymuntz Eder Jolme Road Boek Tigra Rhdny Y Mulieg Soul Syndicate Jerre Survet Granville Yohiansrs Beyting Shirley Street Padstow Stuart Foley Tor Stuart Peret Evaticate Si Syanor Walker Sydney Harold O- Warr Minnesota Avenue Wve

Thistles Claim Minor Premiership In Women's A Grade

Thistles secure the A grade women's basketball minor premiership as rounds conclude with no further games scheduled. Standouts include High and St Gregory's with tight scores while Fr Shephers, Inverulty College and Causeway Rovers compete for minor placements.

Thistles Nei Pointe High IV Causeway Rovers Checks Technical College High WRAAW Baptista WEANS Galaha Marianne Robins A. Wrans Rohine Breserve Grace Girraharee Park

Epsom and Metropolitan Race Contenders Set for Warwirk Farm

Connaught leads at Wane Farm with a strong spring lineup as trainers prepare for the Campbelltown Handicap and Epsom. Princely contenders Prince Cuyt and Karendl eye returns in Warwick Stakes and Metrolitan markets surge. Lindbergh and Darby Munro loom for Hobartville and Australian Derby mounts while owner-trainer details and jockey engagements shape the field.

Connaught Aix Burtleur F._Allenpp W. Fellows W. Carer Sarfieur Campbelltown Plata Lancaster Eagle Park Darby Munro Nount Warwirk Farm Harry Darwen Menara Bishop Darwen Munro T. Mullane Lindbergh

Auckland Beats Britain in Rough League Match

Auckland defeated Britain 6 to 4 in a rough league clash. The British tour game featured two fouls with Silvark and Wilkinson sent off. Auckland full-back Dean White was hospitalized after a hard tackle by Duggis Gerewall.

Auckland Britain Avarlasly Stuns Aucéclind Detfente New Zealand Australia Silvark Wilkinson Dean White White Panne Duggis Gerewall

Move to bar Hopman from writing fails at Melbourne meeting

Australian press reports a move to bar Harry Hopman from duties after a discussion on the Hopman Droby case. Norman Strange NSW delegate stated Hopman should accept defeat properly and congratulate Drab by, as Wimbledon champion Downy had done. Motion on Hopman’s report was adopted.

Melbourne Mangay Ennis Teacn Harry Hopan Tenmin Association Australia Norman Strange Nsw Frm Hopnan L.T A.A Drobny Hopvan Duches Kent Jaroslav Drobny Downy Strange Drabby Winiundi Hopenan Hopman

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