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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1968
Page
13
A government accord in Saigon clears a 12 member squad to compete for Vietnam in the Mexico City Olympics. The announcement notes official backing and outlines the team’s readiness, with preparations under way as authorities confirm funding and logistics for the delegation.
A detailed Canberra newspaper summary notes the fourth annual dancing event at O Daniell Youth Centre. It highlights Corinne 144 and Tindiain Ba as top performers, with Corinne praised for executive style and Harving Pieri among notable participants. The piece reflects a lively local event with community figures and school groups involved.
Weekend rugby union results with multiple grades and penalties. Names such as Nortiy, Pierce, Baldwin, Trinity, and Fairfield College appear in match summaries with tries and penalty goals noted. Further details reference Lyneham, Norths Fulvateriet A grade, and Canterbury innings with mixed results.
Mr Phan Nhu My of Okewnan for the National Olympic Committee outlines a government program to showcase national lag. A Seman team was trimmed. ten managers and nine gates oversee preparation. Athletes training through Vietcong offensives will compete in cycling track and field shooting and swimming events with eight men and one woman taking part.
Fragmentary item discusses Cologne College of Sport and a student named Nabila Nasser. It mentions severe courses for sports, study in the summer semester of 1961, and the student training enthusiastically while pursuing fashion modeling during spare time.
Lismore golfer Harvey Wilson, playing off scratch, secured an easy victory in the opening event of the Country Week golf carnival at Batkstown. The win marks a strong start for Wilson as the tournament kicks off with clear air and decisive scoring.
Rugby league coverage describes a play off push for the Kangaroos with front row forward Peter Buel among key players. The team aims to secure a fourth position as they prepare for Sunday action at 3 pm. Wary Magpie defence is noted as the main challenge with forward combinations under review.
Marathon walkers from Australia compete across Canberra and Queanbeyan with Wade and Sullivan highlighted. Teams field players like Dawson, Bell, and Young as Canberra Workmen’s side eyes finals while injuries and heat impact results.
The following were named pupils of Mr Jean Smith in the 1968 medical examination. Credit however Brown and Fig were among the attendees. the report lists several students and mentions an anatomy program and related study events.
The Quota Club of Canberra will hold its eighth hairdressing festival at the Park Royal Motel on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. More than 70 entries from Canberra and NSW have entered the competition. The event, supported by the Quota Club, aims to encourage apprentices to advance their hairdressing skills across five sections marking each year of apprenticeship.
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