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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1956

Page

7

A J C May Increase Admission Charges

Sydney news reports the Australian Jockey Club weighing higher admission fees as costs and wages rise. Chairman A G Potter cites tax burdens and options include cutting prize money or expenses, or lifting charges to bolster finances. The A J C notes large totalisator and bookmakers turnover, with Randwick facilities praised and all committee members reelected.

A.J.C Sydney Australian Jockey Club A. G. Potter ALC Potter Australia Randwick

Aeton Tigers Lead Darts Club Update

The Civic darts club moves its head to the old Acton lane at York Park. Working bees boost room layouts as nominations for the Don Pettitt doubles and singles close at month end. Competition results list Acton Tigers leading 48 to Blues 43 with Ponies 42 and Middies 41 trailing.

Civic Darts Club Acton Lane York Park Gistered Don Pettitt Acton Tigers Uni, Blues Ponies Middies Schooners Gr. I Harman Eastlake Workmen' S Club Frothblowers Canberra South New Willows Acton Lions Manuka Swallows Narjrabundah Tooheys Bogeys Boys

Schools Hockey Grand Final at Reid Oval St Edmunds versus Grammar

The grand final of the Saturday schools hockey competition will be at Reid Oval today with St Edmund's facing Grammar. Play is timed to start at 12 45 pm. A Canberra school coach said their chances would need a lot of luck after fielding many new players.

Reid Oval St. Edmund's

Play For Soccer Cup To Begin In Canberra

The AC.T. Soccer Cup opens Sunday with Canberra United facing Napad at Narra Bandsh Oval in a standout round clash. United aim to extend a season sweep after beating Napad twice, while Olympic meets Wistula in a curtain raiser as Wistula seeks another upset against a top division side. Naples expected to beat RMC Staff, despite staff form improving. transfer issues and referee shortages affect lineups as teams prepare for premiership games.

Ac.t Canberra United Napad Narrabandsh Oval United Olympic Wistula Balkan Naples R.M.C Turner Esca Oe Australia

Old Trafford Match Abandoned After Inspection

Captains Johnson and Edrich inspected the Old Trafford wicket ten minutes before the scheduled start. A further inspection was set for 11 30 a m but a definite decision appeared unlikely at that time.

Johnson Edrich Old Trafford

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