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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1956
Page
4
Manuka prepares for a pivotal clash with the Combine next Saturday. Manuka seeks a repeat of a three week ago win on their ground while the Combine aims to reverse recent struggles at Amalie. Both teams eye a Premiership tilt as semis loom and cadet fixtures follow.
Melbourne reports a vacant Senate seat to replace Senator Spicer after his resignation to become Chief Judge of the Commonwealth Industrial Court. The Labor or Country parties are unlikely to nominate, keeping traditional party dynamics. The elected senator must be in Canberra by 2 pm Wednesday with certificate to secure a majority for the government.
Officials of the Canberra Alpine Club prepare for the club championships at Mount Franklin next weekend. Accommodation at the Chalet is nearly booked and transport to the mountain will be arranged. Events include a five mile long run and downhill style races with a giant slalom. About 60 members enjoyed sunny conditions on the snow last weekend.
Italian bantamweight Fred erico Scarponi won a points decision over Teddy Rainbow at Sydney Stadium. Scarponi, 8 8, displayed a body to head attack and claimed his second points victory in Australia, after previously beating Kevin James. Rainbow started strong but Scarponi controlled the bout with tactical switching and effective punching.
A scrambled list of lottery involved parties and addresses appears, naming multiple syndicates and individuals such as Be 14655 81 aynd and 239 Bu warra Road Ultimo along with Sydney postal areas and box numbers. The fragmentary text references various syndicates including Wes ton, Berkman, Three Bunbeams and Talbot, Dick and Frank, and R. Lamerton, with offensive street and suburb hints across Sydney regions.
Melbourne report states New Zealand champions Ark Royal and Centreway face different fates with Centreway withdrawn from the Memsie Stakes while Ark Royal proceeds to stake company in the Warriston Handicap for three year olds alongside Hot Spell and Summalu.
Lord Alexander of Tunis, MCC president, will present a silver salver to Surrey off spinner Laker during tea at The Oval today. The salver will bear the full scores of the fourth Test against Australia, where Laker took 8 for 37 in the first innings and 10 wickets for 53 in the second.
Hoad and Rosewall defeated Vic Seixas and Ham Richardson 6-2 6-2 3-6 6-4 to win the U S doubles championship at Longwood Cricket Club in a match seen as a possible Davis Cup preview. The victory marks the seventh time since 1949 an Australian pair has claimed the title, with Rose sharing the honor with Seixas in 1952. A crowd of 5 000 witnessed a superb contest highlighted by Rosewall s strong backhand return.
The day at The Oval was washed out by heavy rain with play abandoned after 2 pm. Johnson and May led discussions on resumption but further showers and torrential rain at 12 40 pm ended hopes of any play. Australia trails England by 45 runs with 921 ahead in their season. rain has affected 21 days.
The 1956 Australian cricket tour of Eastand faced about £20,000 less profit than 1953. Manager W J Dowling blamed higher expenses in England adding roughly £15,000 to running costs. He expected total profit still substantial, around £60,000 versus nearly £80,000 in 1953.
The Football Council refused Victoria's bid to automatically endorse interstate junior player transfers. It kept major leagues controlling player movement within states while banning player trafficking among juniors. The conference kept decisions pending on future championships and proposed changes to the executive lineup and sections. President R P Rodriguez of Western Australia and other officers were elected or reaffirmed.
Three Bielbourne union men fly to Canberra to press Sir Arthur Fadden for higher child endowment. They will present a petition signed by over 10 000 Victorian veterans and seek increases to 10 shillings for the first child and escalating rates for subsequent children up to 2 pounds for later births.
The British Olympic wrestling squad was revealed yesterday with H. Hollight named in the featherweight division. The announcement outlines selection for the Games and identifies the weight class and athlete.
English test cricketer Jim Laker will talk on Thursday with Australian tobacco firm reps reportedly offering him a £3000 yearly public relations post in Australia. Laker says nothing in writing has been received yet but admits the proposal is attractive.
In Adelaide Monte reports on price control measures affecting staples and chemicals. The piece mentions proposed limits on certain items and the potential for changes to previous rates, with emphasis on avoiding excessive charges.
Linker with EL Kho enters a potential Metropolis race after a later arrival from Sealand. Trainer Dalton plans the Sydney bid for Clinker with rivals including El Khober Gentle Li Kaave and Teranyan noted in market listings.
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