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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

4

National Football At Final Four

The Ainslie team misses the semifinals by a narrow margin after a season with equal wins to Acton. Amalie had a strong year and led Manuka at halftime before the Bullants surged to win by two goals. Eastlake clung to top spot, beating Queanbeyan as Acton edged the Cadets. Semi finals set for next week. Queanbeyan faces Acton at Manuka Oval. Eastlake meets Manuka at Nerrabundah.

Ainslie Acton Amalie Manuka Bullants Kingston Eastlake Queanbeyan Manuka Oval Stunday Nerrabundah

Eastlake Defeats Queanbeyan in Close Kingston Match

In a keenly contested Kingston game Eastlake edged Queanbeyan by three points. Early pace slowed by hurried kicking but Eastlake led at intervals with goals from Hurtig and Robson stifling Queanbeyan’s advances. Final quarters saw Esmond and Williams contribute as Eastlake held on, Queanbeyan finishing 9 17 71 to 8 12 60.

Kingston Eastlake Queanbeyan Poe Cooper Robble Queanbeymn Drevin Erland Marmot Eons Ata Acores Robson Chariton Godfrey Tigers Muir Sutherland Hurtig Wheeler Hutchinson Esmond Lime Wilama Drayton Wheeler ‘Walves

Manuka Narrowly Beats Ainslie In Rough Match

Ainslie led early with four quick goals as Manuka battled back with Droop Letts and Grigg key marks. In a tight finish Manuka edged ahead at half time but Ainslie equalised late, with Piatt nearly sealing it before a final goal deficit and the game ending Seana.

Manuka Ainslie Ainalle Platt Hinckaman Jim Brophy Sentro Manike Ainska Newcombe Droop Ant

Vital Win To Acton In Tight Cadets Clash

Acton survived a late surge by the Cadets to secure a narrow victory and keep their final four hopes alive. Moody and Watterston fought at the boundary while Sexton set up Acton’s goals. White’s injury near half time and Vickere’s early promise highlighted a closely contested match with Acton pulling ahead in the final quarter.

Moody Sexton White Acon'e Cadeta Acton Vickere Watterston Bexton Kemp Iwell Harria de Lair Albout

Junior title and final replay in narrow Queanbeyan win

In a windy final replay Queanbeyan beat Westridge with Williams kicking the winning goal. Les Sherd and Williams linked well for the visitors while Westridge defenders Cleary McInnes Hod en repelled several advances as Van Der Laan created chances for Westridge in a tense junior national football premiership clash.

Uran Od Atom Mission Westridge Saturay Queanbeyan Les Sherd Westridge Monter Schlaga Megee Cleary McInnes Hoden van der Laan Williama Sherd Petera Thomas Marchment Henderson Williams Evan Wiliams Ama

National Football Results From Canberra Suburb Matches

Eastlake 11 12 79 beat Quacanbeyan 9 17 Ts 67 in Manuka. Letts Droop 2 Ghirardello 2 Newcombe scored for Manuka 0 13 67, Ainslie 6 7 35 UR, Hincksman 4 Tratt 2 Watson etc. Acton 9 16 60 defeated BAMA 7 10 62, Vickers 3 Moody 2. Queanbryan 2 8 21 lost to Altnalle.

Eastlake Hurtig Robbie Drayton Hutchinson D. Quacanbeyan Esmond Hincksman Wheeler Rutherland Willams Manuka Letts Droop Ghirardello Newcombe D. Ainslie UR. Hincksman Tratt Watson Doneel

Wigley Wins Pistol Shoot at Canberra Pistol Club

FB Wigley topped the weekend event with 148 points in a 25 metre slow five free pistol shoot. FH Garner won B grade monthly medal with 115 points, besting A. Ball. In off the pistol results, Wigley scored 143, Hudson 128, Lodge 135, Ford 132, Fallington 122, McGarigie 116, Koorey 104. B grade leaders included H. Gorter 115 and A. Bell 112. A grade top scores were Hudson 158 and Lodge 155 amid close totals for Wigley, Ford, Fallington, and Koorey.

Canberra FB. Wigley Garner A. Ball Ligpainta Resatta R. Wigley Hudson J. Lodge Ford A. Fallington R. MrcGarrigie A. Koorey H. Gorter A. Bell L. Cooper W. de Bex W. Staal le Lievre Chapman A. Anderson L. Rich Hamiltap KK. Hudson EF. Wigley B, Ford R. McGar- Fighe H. Ganter Cooper S. le Lievre H. Ford AL Anderson

Printing office notice from obscure publication

A terse imprint notes Christopher John Shakes as publisher for a periodical tied to The Federal y Ltd and located at unclear offices on com vs id Street, with Capital Press of suwt ralis referenced in the damaged text.

Christopher John Shakes The Federal Y. Ltd Com Capital Press of ‘Suwtralis

Royals Down RMC In Canberra Grand Final

Royals beat RMC 18 9 in a Canberra Rugby Union grand final marked by penalties and strong defense. Royals forged a late-second-half lead with a cross-kick and try by Mere, while RMC struggled after McKinney's injury.

Royals Mere Douch Meore Hamilton HMC Dudley Gear

Queanbeyan Defeats Northern Suburbs In Rugby Rout

Queanbeyan beat Northern Suburbs 11 to 6 at Amalie Oval in the Ist yrarle Argthelary final. Liey scored three tries and a conversion as Queanbeyan led from the start and defended well. Norths fought back with two penalties from Vest and a late effort, but Queanbeyan held on for the win with solid backline and pack play led by Bennett and Noffke.

Camberra Royal Wi Oval Northa-Queanbeyan Kane Royals Sles — R Mlc Ay Royals Burge Corps Ridiny Needham McGuire Wiley Hadcliffe Bloomfield Rawlings Gumley Burke Morrison Keely Hawke Hansen Morse Cor Corps Homner Hamilton Strickland Ale Meore RMC Canberra Ridley Blues Corpa McKinney Queanbeyan Northern Suburbs Premere Amalie Oval Liey Norths Wards Norris Noffke Colling Norras George Bennett Peter Morton Woolfield Rogers Collins Dash — Rogers Donoghue Alan Bird Northa Key Bourke West Hewish Mamillion Myer Whitmore Carton Bennett Bird Tankey Hart Halftie Vest Dr. Williams

Rugby Union Team Selected

Sydney reports the Australian Rugby Union names a squad with players Galley Cameron Harvey Law Logan Meadows Miller Morton Phelps Phipps Potts Purliss Ryan Scotts Shehadie Bum mons Thorne tt Vaughan White Yann and others from Molong Newcastle Sydney Queensland Victoria in the selection for upcoming fixtures.

Sydney Unio Galley Molong J. Brown A. Cameron Queensland Curley Newcastle Davidew Wicke Walcha For Gunther R. Harvey Hugh Sydney J. Law J. Logan R. Meadows A. Miller A. Morton R. Phelps J. Phipps J. Potts H. Purliss K. Ryan Scotts N. Shehadie A. Bummons J. ‘Thore Nett G, Vaughan Victoria White Syd+ ney Kk, Yann

Canberra Homing Pigeon Club Stockinbingal Race Report

The Canberra Homing Pigeon Club held a stockinbingal race Saturday amid poor conditions. Top finisher was T. Camio Julian with 22 points followed by R. Nelberd with a strong showing.

Stockinbingal Canberra Clu Btockinbinga T. Camio Julian R. Nelberd Erding

Baby Survives 30 Foot Fall In Norfolk Hospital

A baby named William David Baggett, ten months old, fell thirty feet and survived, arriving at a Norfolk hospital with only a head bump after doctors ruled the injury non life threatening.

Norfolk A.p.reuter William David Baggett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Basileke Queambeyan Curtis Walsh FR. Williams A. Muir Ken Williams God Fata Hall Ibegan As & Formideole Pak Bastlake Hind Jorsly Bcores Ware New Manuka Stars Magpies Wigley Pistol George McManus Lane Maggie Igrear Pendin Peta Uae Rm.c R.M.C Cooma Wilh Gon Burn Inter Rugby Union Any Labs Dew Adelaide
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