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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1956
Page
12
Classified notice lists items including Pram, trunk, canopies, sun visor, seat covers, and a 1935 model with canopy. Also notes a Pfaff sewing machine and various heaters and radiators. Contact Frank Bresnik Kingston or George Pitt for details and valuations.
Lorraine Crapp smashed four world marks in a 440 yd swim and Dawn Fraser set two world records in other events. Crapp's times included 1 450.8 for 400 meters and 200 and 220 yd splits, while Fraser clocked 68.9 sec for 100 yd and others. The Australians now hold six freestyle world records from 120 m to 880 yd as Murray Garretty also set an Australian mile mark.
A fragmented notice from Metro Pharmacy Supply Co invites readers to visit its Gym location to discuss personal chemical purchases, highlighting sensitive privacy concerns. The text hints at embarrassment and urges direct inquiry for pricing and arrangements.
Saturday semi finals were postponed for the second week running due to rain cancellations. Reid defeated Cres Roberts in a four hour match with scores 14 16 12 11. Lonergan beat Peter Roberts, and the Lonergan-Boag pair won the doubles against the Roberts brothers 9 7 6 2. Flinders advanced to face Braddon after beating Barton. Other results include Nichola defeating Burden 6 3 3 6 3 and Byrne over Searson, with Jorgenson beating Taylor in three sets.
Canberra Motor Club held a 25 mile preliminary trial from Canberra to Bungendore Hoskinstown Gun Yaroo Lake George and back. Two riders finished without a spill while water in the brakes and ignition hindered others. Results include C. Clam Triumph 22 loa t, P. Fisher Norton 40, A. Primmer 4, Bird BBA 6, F. Primmer A.B. 5. Two riders withdrew at Bungendore. A special general meeting will discuss the trial and the June event at Riverside Hut 27.
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