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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
8
Both sides show strong defence and fast open play in three tight games. RM C and East battle to a slim win each with RMAC gaining early ground as Eastlake's centre one shines. Cadets field a full strength side despite inclement weather, Montcasth stars in defence, Manuka- Walsh and others noted for height and skill.
Australia names a 12 for the last Test at Lord's with Peter Burge slated as 12th man. Captain Johnson leads a side featuring Davidson, Langley, Harvey, Lindwall and Miller as they chase victory to cap a comeback from injuries. Davidson returns after a heavy fall and lengthy layoff, Langley also back from finger trouble, aiming to surpass wicket records.
Lottery draw record lists entries with numbers and names across Sydney addresses and syndicate lines. Respondents include Miss Linda Wah Crawley Bt Junee and Mrs P Lindsay at GPO Sydney with multiple syndicate entries and participant initials.
An attribution notes the work published by Christopher Bhakes-Peare for The Federal Capital Press of Australis Pty. Ltd at the Mort Street Braddon office.
Group 8 semi finals are set for Sunday at Manuka Oval with Canberra meeting Goulburn in two grades. Referee Mr G Webster (Yasa) will officiate, AL Nichols (Queanbeyan) as reserve. Firsts lineups include Boyd and Kelly. Reserves list detailed for both Canberra and Goulburn. The winner advances to play Yass at Queanbeyan. reserves final winner goes to Captain's race next weekend.
British racing driver Donald Healey drove an Austin Healey sports car of his design at 203.06 mph on the salt flats near Bonneville Utah setting a new record for the event.
Peter Box of Footscray won the Brownlow Medal for the best and fairest in the 1958 VFL season in Melbourne. Peter Plante Geelong finished second, Jim Dorgan South Melbourne third, with Box tallying 22 votes and Plante 18. Dorgan 15 and four others tied for fourth with 13 votes.
New York August rumors swirl as Lew Hoad arrives with wife Jennifer aboard the Queen Mary. He says he has no plan to turn pro, aims for Forest Hills and the Davis Cup, and cannot discuss offers received while at sea. He predicts Australia to win the Davis Cup.
Promoter Kenny Mayne announced in Ogden Utah that world light heavyweight champion Archie Moore has signed for a non title fight on September. His opponent will be Roy Shire a New Yorker known for his wrestling claims though he has won boxing fights.
The piece forecasts tight results in divisions A and B for men and mixed events, highlighting experienced players Mrs Larkham and Mrs Manning and matches between Turner and Northbourne University. It notes entry deadlines August 24 for A men and August 31 for other grades, plus ACT Open entries due September 7.
Sydney race notes suggest El Khobar remains the favourite for Warwick Stakes with El Khobar expected to lead early and Syntax poised to challenge. Supporters anticipate a fast pace as Derby contenders and New Zealand runners are mentioned in practice betting.
A reader criticizes Saturday's match between RMAC and Northern Suburbs for rough play. Deliberate punching and kicking occurred especially during tight tackles. Referees cautioned RMAC players frequently, but no players were sent off. RMAC won by about a stone per man as Northern Suburbs weakened.
In Crookwal on September 2 two teams will represent Ou Wer ta due to player shortages. Greens H and Edmondson Manning with captains and a list of players are named. The event includes a later draw on Saturday for matches and an annual fair on September 16 at 4:90 pm on the grounds.
New Zealand trotter Vodka has been debarred from Yonkers Raceway for breaking behind the gate before the start. The trotter ran fourth in three Yonkers races after racing five times at Vernon Downs, with total earnings around 2,500 dollars.
Fragmentary readable text hints at court or legal proceedings with references to wit and identity but the full context is unclear and names or dates are not legible. The piece resembles a public notice or newspaper legal brief discussing actions and potential outcomes.
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