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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

2

Final Four In Hockey Competition Resolved

The final four teams in the Presbyterians St Pa area hockey finals were determined after Saturday matches. Presbyterians, Barton, and Waratah led in A Reserve while Olt Danberyans, Meadorveins, Barton and AA E mas Essential led Bs grade. Barton defeated Waratah and Presbyterians beat Old Canberrans, Central scored early and again in the second half, with Campbell and Wark among Barton scorers. Waratah and Presbyterians traded goals, Presbyterians extended lead before half time, Old Canberrans pressed in the second half but failed to close gap. Final four standings: Barton fourth, St Patricks advanced by defeating NMC. Waratah and Presbyterian teams key scorers listed.

I Presbyterians St. Pa Haal Fom Fapitist ILAAF Presbyterians Barton Fonr Olt Danberyans Meadorveins AA Emas Barton Oe Presbyter al Canberrans Central Cuthberton Ghat Evans Brill Wark Campbell Walker Barnard Cuthbertson Bartos Waratah Horan Twonil A.C.T. A Itrick’s Burt Booth Robertson Hoffin Canberrans St. Patricks Forner Trowethan Lynch Colquhoun NMC Hungerford

Queanbeyan Wins Group 8 Semi Final

Queanbeyan defeated Crookwell 8 2 in the Group 8 Rugby League semi final at Manuka Oval with Murphy and Griffin scoring tries for Queanbeyan and North adding a goal and later Griffe scoring. Early in the day Yass under 18 beat Crookwell under 18 17 15.

Queanbeyan Crookwell Manuka Oval North Ash Murphy Vene Fahey Crooksell Griffen Yass Crockwell

Hotel Acton Wins Billiards Grand Final

The A grade grand final of the 1957 Inter-Club Billiards Association was won by Hotel Acton Social Club, defeating Fire Brigade. Vincent's faultless 77 break led Hotel Acton, with D Gourlay close behind. President J Prendergast presented the A shield to captain Z Lees as Canberra clubs celebrate growing billiards interest.

Hotel Canberra Department of Interior Oberra Acton Brigade

Father Charged With Murder Of B-year-old Son

A father, Donald, faced murder charges after his alleged assault on his young son at their home. Police said the attacks began Thursday morning around 9 am and continued through the day, including an incident with an iron bar. Bail was refused and he was remanded to Penrith Court on Friday.

Peter Hig Toauraday Donald B. Shand Robey J.P Dons Penrith Court

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