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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 10, 1955

Page

5

Melbourne doubles title ends in tight final set

The Melbourne doubles championship ends with Rose and Candy defeating Head and Rosewall after a hard fought match. Carey and Candy delivered strong play but fell short against the more experienced duo in the decisive final games of the ninth set. The women's final is noted but details are limited.

Melbourne Lew Hond Jay Wan Candy’ Autier Wyn Howe Fallon Wax Gall Rose Candy Rene Ana Rosewall

Queensland Well Placed In Shield Match

Queensland canter from 7 172 to 384 as Lindwall slipped injuring his knee and left the field. Neil Harvey closed the innings with a composed straight throw while Mackay and vieworth built the earlier stand. The match progressed with Queensland in a strong position at The Shield contest.

Fridts Ken Mackay Ntone Queensland Vieworth Bhemeld Neil Harvey Saninga Lindwall

Burns Cup Match Deferred Awaiting A C T Decision

The intertown Burns Cup cricket match against Bega was postponed this week after a previous proposal to play last Sunday. Canberra hopes to host the game here next, pending further consideration by the A C T executive and potential arrangements.

Veil Canberra Bega A.ct

City Women Bowlers Retain Doran Bowl in Canberra

Canberra City Bowling Club hosted a late challenge by Queanbeyan on Thursday to defend the Doran Bowl. The same team won by a two-rink margin, 38 points. Members honored with pencils by president Mrs Love included Mrs Borenwen, A. Griffiths, Challen and Champion, donated by Bir Dorin.

City Canberra

Jummner Hill and Local Names Noted in Vague Listing

A fragmented OCR list mentions Jummner Hill, Bth 7347, J. Lo Meat, Wyimar Ar gyte Crohutin BA 42961, foney synd J. Cooper 6/0 Cardi Cavill 368 a Railway Worklops Ith T9041 Nine Mra M.

Jummner Hill Bth J. Lo Meat Wyimar Crohutin Foney Synd J. Cooper Cardi Cavill Ith

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