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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

5

Causeway Rovers Narrow Win Over East Queanbeyan

Causeway Rovers edged East Queanbeyan 26 to 10 at Northbourne in a tight rugged match. Hammond and Armour starred for Causeway while McQueen Lonmdale Mundy and Rodgers led Queanbeyan in a hard fought contest.

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Table Tennis Results From A. C.7 Event At TWA

Report shows singles finals with Holmes Chen Brill, Mason and Feil in semi finals, and mixed doubles led by Mag and Tudor with Sattler and Baird among others. Final matches feature Coyle Holmen defeating Brill 21 14 and 21 38.

Holmes Rie Chen Thomas Brill Mason Seyr Komberec Ua-M Feil! Hoa Cansor Dat Bil Holmen Det Hamilton Burkeviee Coyle Parmetia Chet Briet Coyle Holmen Goya Mag Ger Sattler Miss Baird Mine ‘Burton Mins Batri Misa Hyland LaDingaIvones Aloe A Cattle Mab Ladter Doublne Minees A B. Cattis Miss Burton May’ Picker Juntor Primi Barone Doc Ead Raen Bele

Four Injured as Backjumper Causes Royal Show Chaos

At Brisbane's Royal Show a backjumper incident injured four people. Spectators and staff described a gate collapse and a horse with horns striking a bystander and toppling a rider, Derry Holden, who was carried from the arena. Doctors treated casualties. McPaul and his wife were hospitalized with serious injuries.

Brisbane Cecarrad Riddan Ty Jorse Holden

Italian Drowned Near Wollongong Surf Rescue

Italian man Ugo Franco 21 of Balcownie drowned near Paley mandow Beach while aiding two surfers off Wollongong. A rescue boat from North Wollongong Surf Club searched the coast three times. the body had not yet been recovered when reports were filed.

Wollongong Malian Magrant Simiouity Paley Mandow Ugo Franco School Lane Balcownie Franco Waa Holli

Body recovered from Wirraway near Port Phillip coast

A diver found the wreckage near Point Cook about 12 miles from the coast after an accident involving a Wirraway aircraft. Oil patches and debris were reported at the site. An inquiry will examine possible structural faults with the RAAF director overseeing the inquiry.

Wirraway Port Phillip BAAD RAAF

UK Aircraft Carrier For Canadian Navy

A planned UK built aircraft carrier for Canada will remain in UK service while modifications are made. The vessel, named Majestic, will not be ready for Canadian service soon and is to be retained by the Royal Navy during interim. Modifications include improved catapult systems, deck arrester gear, and capabilities to launch jets in downwind or alongside conditions. The carrier is described as sailing from Harland and Wolff yards in Belfast for testing.

Tive U.K Mousra Harland and Wold Belfast Auckland Yan Tor Hospital Albert Edward Matehall Sinate Mra Bymvia Elisabeth Condon Darwin Story Melbourne Raga Tanner Tanner Ion Helokteaty Hilaire Panmer Felee Teauld Atom Boone Ink America Idelbourne

Liquor Laws Relaxation Sought For Olympic Games

A Sydney era report notes calls to ease liquor restrictions during the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. Officials argue relaxations would support hospitality and tourism, while opponents warn of risks to public order. Statements cite international expectations and hospitality norms, with debate over a liquor ban during the event.

India Fails On Flooded Pitch In Test Debacle

London report on a rain ruined day as England declared 326 for loss. India bowled poorly with Trueman taking 6 wickets and Locking in two, while misfields and loose bowling worsened the slide.

India London Odie Jay Tear Pases Fhodkar England Ann Trueman Bet Bar Ak Wenond Ap Hpala Trieman Tramman Admleery

Australian Ski Championships in Canberra Highlight Strong National Fields

The Canberra and Victoria teams delivered solid performances at the Australian Ski Championships despite withdrawals. Norwegian and Australian Olympic representatives competed, with Canberra skiers placing in several events, while standouts from NAW earned top spots and near podium finishes.

Canberra Auatealian W. Day Taelangul Ballingne Canbarra NAW Bteiner P. Heidelmull Canberre

Comet Jet Airliner Services Planned London to Colombo

A fragmented report notes Comet Jet airliner services planned between London and Colombo via Deiret Manroln Karachi and Bombay. The route would cover about 5 400 statute miles with a weekly service, aligning with BOAC's existing London to Japan operations and orders for two more aircraft for expansion.

BOAO London Colamso Iat Velit Deiret Manroln Karachi Bombay Joormey Albiiera Theo Rome Calvo Kar ‘Chi Colombo Kingspory Tokyo

Vacant Areas Mentioned for New Grok Veneer Venture

Fragmentary OCR notes reference hot water syntan terrace garage and a company tag BTT with a likely telephone line. No clear event or entities beyond vague real estate or construction terms. The readable portion suggests property areas or features but lacks a coherent narrative or identifiable people organizations or dates.

Wurther Fa Mogleop

Phase Yada 310 and Terms Cast Play

Fragmentary text mentions Phase Yada 310 with references to terms and cast members J Watt and Cunningham. Concrete items like loam and refrigerators appear amid garbled OCR. No clear event or outcome emerges from the readable portion.

Jarden Taylor J. Watt Cunningham

Fragmented Column Reflects Local Talk and Banter

Errored slang and garbled phrases hint at a casual talk piece on social roles and attire. The text mentions comfort and enjoyment, references to tales and fights, and a chaotic mix of words suggesting a satire or informal column with unclear targets.

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