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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

8

Brophy Quits After Unconstitutional Sports Council Meeting Claim

The president of the ACT Council of Combined Sports Organisations resigned after alleging a Tuesday night meeting was unconstitutional. The dispute sparked questions about the meeting's May timing and the validity of votes concerning funding for an indoor recreation centre.

Brophy Sports Council James B Council of Combine Ware RET. Council of Combined Sports Organisations Naonal Fitness Advisory Committee Canberra Times A.C.T. Council of Combined Bporta Orfrantsationa Lainaster For Health National Fitness F Canberra Brophysie Thas Jane Liaison Fibnena Advisory Committee National Fitness Advisory Committee

Eastlake Club to Tour Melbourne for Weekend Games

About 40 Eastlake Football Club players and supporters travel by coach to Melbourne for weekend games. One team will play at Preston and the other at South Melbourne, with the party meeting at Eastlake club rooms tonight and leaving for Melbourne. They will return via Canberra on Monday.

Eastlake Football Club Melbourne Eastlake Preston South Melbourne Eautlake Clube Ce Wielebourne Canberra Munday

Canberra Racing Season Outlook and Course Preparations

Officials anticipate a robust racing season with more horse entries than last year. The AGT Jockey Club plans the season opener at the Aeton course on October 1, amid sewerage repairs but expected to be completed in time. Canberran race bodies confirm ten ACT Jockey Club meetings plus two other clubs, with leadership changes noted at the Southern Districts Racing Association.

AP Ives O'Neill Aeton Jockey Club Southern Districts Racing Association Contamundra W. Cox Wagga S. Tonnet Tevelectad Canberra A.C.T Jockey Club Canberra Racing and Trotting Club Abe Picnic Club

State Lottery 3675 Draws Amid Hazy Local Entries

Fragmentary listing shows lottery 3675 with names and addresses including Lawson, Ireland, Varna Street, Verley, Kerr, Bennett, and others. Text appears as scattered OCR with street numbers and partial names, offering little context or results.

Lottery Ireland Varna St Waverley A. Kerr Don St BO Definn

Australia 8/226 at tea break in first innings

Australia 3/115 at tea as Mackay reaches 87 and Burge 36 in a 90-run stand. Rain touched ground earlier but conditions improved for the Oval clash where England’s Doug Insole opened bowling for the locals.

Australia Lorde Queensland Ken Mackay Mackay Warr Minch Peter Burge Burge Tan Johnson Ray Tdndwall Gil Langley Ian Craig Jins Burke Doug Insole Rutherford Law Marlerford the Oval Bureau Lancashire Surrey Ihip Neil Harvey Blake Mariar

Torch Relay Trial Set For Sunday At Retdlowat Oval

Olympic Torch Relay Committee chairman F. D. Quinane announced the first torch relay trial will be held Sunday at Retdlowat oval. Runners must report to the Amateur Athletics Association official on arrival to receive their allocated number. A string of organizers noted sandshoes should be worn while running and runners should be at the oval by 2.

F. D. Quinane Retdlowat Ronors aMiciain Oval Treas Quinane Runnnere

Semi-final Play Should Be Even In Winter Tennis

In the second division A men's, North University meets St Patricks to earn a grand final spot. both teams expected at full strength with Jim Gunning for St Patricks and John Nish plus Keith Robertson for North University. The match is slated for Manuka on Sunday morning amid prior rain postponements.

Braddon Flinders Manuka Reid Jim Jorgenson Cres Roberts Bert Nichols Ken Searson Harry Manning John Skene North University Patricks Forrest St. Patricks Jim Gunning North Universsity John Nish Keith Robertson

Poker Machine Bill Passed in NSW Parliament

Sydney reports the government rejected an attempt to ban poker machines on Sundays Good Fridays and Christmas Day. Evatt's amendment failed as the house voted 44 to 36. A five year limit on the bill was defeated 45 to 36 despite Morton's push for a pause to readjust finances. An outright prohibition of £/ machines was defeated 45 to 26.

Sydney Catt Ind Hurstville Evatt House Morton Olubal

Mrs Finley Wins Nine Hole Event at Federal Golf Club

A nine hole contest at Federal Golf Club attracts a small field. Mrs M Finley takes top honors with an 18 hole score of 33 while other players including Mrs B L and Mes 4B post notable scores in a terse club report.

Federal Golf Club Mre M, Finley M_ Finley Sl BL Wa Mes Jance Rat Ratford

Hockey Teams To Play Goulburn And Canberra Colts

Goulburn games scheduled Sunday with Colts at 2 pm and Seniors at 3 30 pm replacing earlier rain postponements. Central supplies three reps in New Zealand. Canberra Colts may include Airmen Davidson and Beveridge. Women’s matches follow at 2 pm Ex-Students vs Evergreens and Thistles vs Warahs.

Deel Goulburn al Reid Goulburn Sme Central Gouljburn Sydney Trong Benlors Wisher J. Gallingher Day Burt Cuthbertson Brill Booth Lewins McNical Horan Wark HL Colquhoun Costa Norton Jones Lamond Gellately Martin Kimber Forner Shumack Berland Davidson Cri Beveridge J. Grey Pegrum FA. A.F Fairbrim Canberra Colts Evergreens P_ Wardle Colwell Thistles Waraahs

Postal Strike To Continue In Melbourne

The Public Service arbitrator Mr. Galvin refused an all round pay rise for postal workers. Victorian secretary Mr. Savage warned the strike would continue beyond midnight Saturday, suggesting settlement hopes had faded.

Melbourne Public Service Galvin Postal Workers' Union Savage

NSW Won't Move To Legalise SP Betting

Sydney Wednesday report that Premier Cahill told the Parliamentary Labour Caucus the NSW government has no current plan to legalise SP betting. He cited racing revenue of about £2 million a year and warned SP betting could hurt attendances and reduce income. Labor MP Maher urged reconsideration as an extra revenue source.

R. Maher Lab North Sydney

Riot Erupts At Mendoza University Injuring Sixteen

chaotic protests at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo escalate after police clash with students during demonstrations against teaching post exams. factions throw objects, windows are damaged, and a dormitory door is burned as authorities restore order with shields and force.

Manes Cuyo Unl J. Germinal Baas Pew Beaso Wey Buenos den Copernment Cotonevise Neu Banco Ua Aphin Fin Hosen Heanes Fred Baars Fey

Seven Die in Montreal Gas Explosion in Suburban Block

A gas explosion in a Montreal suburb wrecked a four family dwelling, killing seven and injuring eighteen. Firefighters hunted for survivors as flames spread and a man, Lucien Paquatte, reported trying to warn others before the blast.

Mit Vili la Balle Lucien Paquatte

Bask Elected Capital President of Avaint Pty Ltd

Christopher John Bask has been printed and pollated as candidate for Pec Capital President of Avaint Pty Ltd. The announcement notes Bask’s leadership role and the corporate context of the election within Avaint Pty Ltd.

Christopher John Baskpeare Pec Capital Pres of Avaint Pty, Ltd

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