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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

2

British women set 59.6 second 100 free mark at Sweden meet

London dispatch reports Seana peace, a 1 year old Diane Witti kinson of Britain, clocked 59.6 seconds for the 100 yard freestyle easing the so-called magic minute. Britain prevailed in the two day match over Sweden by 50 points to 22.

London Bunday P.reuter Seana Peacey Diane. Wittikinson Britain Sweden Birmingham Western Ber

Boy Whipped by Father After Juvenile Court Conviction

In Adelaide suburb a father whipped his 15 year old son eight times with a birch rod as punishment for indecent acts against a nine year old girl. The punishment followed an Arkan Juvenile Court order made Friday allowing a two year good behaviour bond upon release.

Adelalwh Adelaide Etrate Arkan

Two Skiers Break Legs At Mount Franklin Races

Two members of the Canberra Alpine Club, John Foweraker and Roger Pratt, broke right legs during the Balmain Cup races at Mount Franklin. Foweraker, club champion last year, fell about five o'clock on hard icy snow near the hut, and Pratt fell on a steep slope about a mile from the hut. Both were treated at the hut and admitted to Canberra Community Hospital. The Balmain Cup was won by Cabramurra Club with Jindabyne and Kiandra close behind.

Canberra Alpine Club Mt. Franklin Southern Districts John Foweraker Roger Pratt Canberra Community Hospital Foweraker Drs. D. Prouser J. McCracken Pratt Jindabyne Death Gulch Alpine Club Canberra Cabramurra Kiandra Y.M.C.A. Sii Club Cooma Brilliant Sunshine Canberra Alpine Chi Sydney Ibramurra Snowy Mountains YMCA Ski Club Australia Pal Jinita Cabramurtiolu

Inter-school visit sparks friendly Canberra sports clash

Northbridge Primary sent a team to Canberra after visiting Ainslie School for the annual sports meet. The event featured social and athletic success with a proposal for a perpetual trophy by Mr. K L Taylor of the Ainslie PL and C Association. Results show Ainslie wins in rugby union and basketball with other close calls in tennis.

Northbridge Dhoot Canberra Viskting Ainslie Ainslie Agate K. L. Taylor Ainslie PL and C. Association Keauits D. Northbridge Ainslie A Aine

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