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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

7

Full Strength Canberra Lineup For National Clash

Canberra selectors face a dilemma in choosing the national clash team as all Canberra players are fit. Stuart may return to the Seconds with Robbie and Hutchinson in the main squad, while Forbes and Farrell compete for the full back position and O'Brien excels at center. The Combine seeks an ideal forward with fine two footed ability to trouble opponents as vigorous training and practice shapes the side for its best form.

Mc Appion Wastlake Canberra Stuart Robbie Hutchton S Tuart Forbes Farrell Ford O'Brien Wetinge Abe Ab Cecin Keele Nla Sound ‘Marine Combine Nla Nole

Yew Volcanic Island Emerges in Pacific Near Honolulu

A submarine eruption has raised Yew Volcanic Island above the Pacific surface about 375 miles north west of Honolulu. A Navy transport plane commander reported seeing two to three square miles of bubbling smoking water from 10,000 feet yesterday.

Honolulu Pacific Navy Transort

Water drainage plan for Yewani course to ease holes

Heavy rain in the last few days disrupted five holes and five greens on the Yewani Golf Club course as fast flowing streams crossed the fairways. A drainage improvement plan is being prepared and to be implemented in the next weeks. A course inspection last weekend supported the development program and aims to reduce waterlogged areas near Bull vana Creek.

Jaya Yewen Golf Club Saat Bull Van'a

Zoning Changes In Southern District Cricket Council Meet

A council meeting at Cooma discussed ending zoning for the Southern Districts and ACT Cricket Council. The Monaro Association gains control for the next two years with officers elected, including F J Nicholas as secretary and B Kirkpatrick as treasurer. The NBWCA grant of 26 pounds was announced and a country schools healing book is planned for distribution.

ACT Cricket Council Competion Cour Monaro Association I ‘Omoebeare Bevereaix Monaro F. J. Nicholas Wweapurer B. Kirkpatrick A.C N. Bevereaux FR. Tulk Ww.ca D. ‘Seddon N.B.W.C.A Crookwell

Hoad Brilliant In Practice For Challenge Round

West Side practice session at the club featured Hoad displaying speed and reflexes, hitting forehands for winners and volleying sharply. Hopman and Neate Frazer worked with him as both American and Australian Davis Cup squads prepared for Friday’s Challenge Round opening and the national doubles rounds at Longwood.

Harry Hupman Eira Brink West Side Ead Hoad Longwood Vic Seixas Tony Trabert Wer Fourin Clifford Mayne

Chalker Wins Tight Bout in Sydney Stadium Heavyweight Card

Chalker outpoints Marcin in a lopsided main 12 rounder on a double bill at Sydney Stadium. Marchin withstood a seventh round upset attempt as Chalker led from early rounds. Also on the card Charlie Smith stopped Jackie Williams after a heated exchange in the later rounds.

Ydnay Censnock Barry Chaiker Carl Marchin Sydney Stadium Chalker Marchin Marchin Way Charlie Smith Jackie Williama Securita Smith Williams Viclais Patrick

Strike Violence In Singapore Streets

Singapore report details a chaotic strike with police in vans patrolling slum areas. A lorry driver was hospitalized as authorities arrested eleven rioters amid sporadic clashes and blocked streets during gatherings of striking workers.

Singapore Cangx Comet

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