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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
7
A 61 year old man named Frank Hall was found dead in his hut at Hall yesterday afternoon by a friend Br Rockford. Authorities report no suspicious circumstances and say death is believed to be due to a heart ailment he had long suffered.
A Canberra football scene headlines a tribute to president Watson with the Richmond Club naming its home Franklin Street. Watson, since joining Canberra in 1939, has served as captain, league delegate and secretary, fueling club strength amid talk of a 97th game for the Combine and public opinion split over Saturday’s big match against Eastlake.
Throsby House dominated Telopea Park School athletics with dominant boys and girls results. Records fell in sprints long jump relays and hurdles as Throsby, Moore and Campbell fields swept events. Notable wins included open 880 yds and relay marks, with strong showings from Moore and Farrer houses.
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