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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1956
Page
4
Ainslie, after a slow start, defeated the competition leaders Kingston by eight wickets. Turner and Queanbeyan posted an innings win over Northbourne and Manuka-Yarra Hamlet while RAAE and Sworthrothy sides improved positions with outright wins. In third grade action Acton Sports Club won as Reg Gillingham continued his hot form with a 188 out and 6/31.
Readable results show City No 4B 79 over Queanbeyan 61 and City No 3 7 Cay to beat Cooma 63. Minor and major pairs led by Debn and Weir 24 to 17. Carey and N Smith 17. various singles and handicap events listed with names such as Austin Dickenson Chew Apps Barnarday Murray Kean and Kingawell. Cock o the walk won by Dea Hughes 5-5.
The first two hours at Ainslie Oval kept both sides in suspense as the pace stalled on an easy wicket. Kingstons fielding faltered allowing chances and cheap singles while Ainslie’s innings slowed despite bowling figures showing Strahan 6/13 and McClure 4/39 leading the attack. The tea break showed totals around 222 with bowlers including McClure and Strahan proving effective.
Queanbeyan batsmen deliver a solid stand with steady batting as they reach a notable score. The innings builds with key contributions and a strong partnership shaping their total.
Puzzle of incomplete OCR text lists cricket performances across grades. Mentions 9.68 runs and 4 not out by Hamilton and Leah T. plus Bowes and Moore with 6/19 and 5/21 figures. Includes a 138 not out by Shane.
In a tense Kingston Oval match Manuke Yarralumla faced Meouks Tarre Inpression in the second innings closing at stumps with 3/47. Conron 21 not out and Belleck each claimed a wicket as Wat ters ton took three for 30 from 11 overs. Manuke Yarralumla first innings 144, second innings 47. Bowling: Morrinan 1/33 Quinn 1/24 Quinlivan 0/39 Canron 0/3 Watterston 1/33.
A chaotic finish saw averted outright defeat for the team with solid batting by Turner and Northbourne. Jolliffe and Watson contributed valuable scores as an aggressive partnership edged the margin to 99 runs before they were all out. The bowling tightened late as the printed notice confirms publication details.
England defeated Australia in a hard fought third Test as Kangaroos failed to finish scoring drives with five tries and two goals. Des McGovern dislocated his shoulder but played on while Gordon Clift’s sole goal attempt failed early. Australia suffered injuries to Kelly Shea and Keith Holman, with Brian Davies and Norm Provan also sidelined, leaving a fragile forward and backline. The Melbourne crowd witnessed a rough, error plagued second half as England pulled away.
Sunnyone Delville led to win the Summer Cup at pace rere in wins, beating the race record by over half a second from the 1852 mark. Illinois 4 would not contest the Summer Cup at Randwick on December 26. Nile River, a disappointing three year old, faded to a 15 length defeat today at six furlongs, then eased to a canter near the line.
The Pistol Club altered its status from international alignment to a new designation, signaling a shift in structure and governance. Details on the new framework or dates were not provided in the readable text.
Sydney Sunday report notes bookmakers startled by Baystone start in the Villiers Handicap next Saturday. Baystone’s trainer’s backers push for the Summer Cup favourite, while confusion among starters, officials, and stewards disrupted the First Partamatts race causing a 450 pound totalisator loss. Royal Fena t secured a strong win, earning a Villiers start.
Fourteen year old Bruce Bland won the N B men's plain diving championship at Enfield pool. He defeated Jack Barnett of Enfield by under one point, with Ken Bruce of The Spit a further 54 points away in third place. Bland becomes the youngest diver to hold the senior title, a former N B teen.
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