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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1955
Page
3
Vacancies remain for a boys camp organized by the YMCA on Blurt Island from January 4 to January 21. Camp director Mr MP Black says supervision standards will match prior years, with strict entry for swimming and related activities.
Promoter Jack Kramer launched a 100 city American tennis tour in New York on December 9, highlighting a broad campaign to showcase his brand and attract sponsors and spectators nationwide.
Unbeaten Yarraluuia leads A division with no losses while Grammar holds an undefeated run in C division. Matches held Saturday produced close scores across boys and girls draws as February resumption looms. several vacancies noted in ACTLTA coaching class for juniors.
Prince Delville, ridden by Arthur Ward, is set for the Christmas Cup at Rosehill after a strong Randwick trial. The Summer Cup favourite Advocate clocked 1.52 for two furlongs in morning trials, with others including Burrup Cup contenders and Kev Mar joining Welter and Flying Handicap entries.
Australian world record holder John Landy plans a European tour before the 1956 Melbourne Games. Team manager Jack Crump indicated an itinerary was prepared for a Landy tour in the British summer, with only two fixtures left to complete.
Former Australian Davis Cup player Rex Hartwig said on Thursday he has left amateur tennis for the professional ranks. He noted the grind of the Australian circuit and overseas exhibitions, then Wimbledon and the European tour, and finally starting over, adding it felt good to be a professional to earn something from the game while in form.
Fragmented OCR notes list names and divisions for a local election drawing amid chaotic text. Mentions of Amelia May, King’s Plume, Air Vision, and Pendle Jerry appear among scattered candidate and division references with unclear contexts.
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