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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

8

Small Fields For Summer Double Races at VIlliers and Cup

Seventeen horses accepted for the Villiers with Royal Kingdoms scratched. Aboukir and Catania topweights for the Sprint and Cup while Landy exits both events. T J Smith fields Blue Hawk and Top Ruler in the Villiers with Squire in the Summer Cup. Akatarawa and Lord Cortau ld feature in Villiers and Cup respectively.

Villers Royal Kingdoms Landy Frank Dalton Aboukir Catania T. J. Smith Villiers Blue Hawk Squire Maurice B McCarten Akatarawa Lord Courtauld Levardo Canterbury Caranna Lord Cortauld Sydney Stakes Tin Indian Empire Flames Halr Henney Tae Blue Hawk Ma Reine Akcataray Port Dare Avanna Aqua Boy Grand Charles Halt Henneesy Lord Cortaull Dalstar Gallant Tee Morvi's Pride Land Terrance

Flam Dropped From US Tennis Team In Davis Cup

Melbourne report says Herb Flam was dropped from the US Davis Cup squad in favor of Barry Mackay a last minute decision by Americas Davis Cup captain Bill Talbert. The announced line up lists Seixas Mulley Mackay Holmberg with Seixas the key player.

Melbourne Herb Flam Barry Mackay Americas Bill Talbert Seixas Gmulley Mackay Holmberg Talbert Flam

Classified addresses fragment from Sydney notices

Fragmentary OCR lists names and addresses including Mrs L Boyd Engadine Avenue Inc J Bruhan 65 Seymour Street Croydon Park E Rowland 25 Phillip Street St Marys Jean Sewell 15 Cobsn Avenue Lane Cove with various numbers and codes.

Grennacre L. Boyd G.P Sydney J. Bruhan Engadine Avenue, Inc J. Johnson Seymour Bt Croydon Park E. Rowland Phillip Street St. Marys Jean Sewell Sn Avenue Lane Cove

Turner National Football Club to hold annual meeting

The Turner National Football Club will hold its annual meeting tomorrow night at Turner Oval to elect a new executive and set plans for next season. J Barrigan may resign the presidency and Ratcliffe, injured last season, is not available for secretary. A Selleck Jo fran elected president succeeding J Dorman. Other officers include J Froverel, Brophy, Watson, Grigg, with Ray Maltwan made life member.

Turner National Football Club Turner Oval J. Barrigan Ratcliffe A. Selleck Jo Fran jManuka Football Club J. Dorman Mic J. Roevere Brophy Watson Grigg Ray Malt Wan Ufe Elud

Christmas Swimming Carnival at Canberra Olympic Pool

The Canberra Swimming Club holds a Christmas carnival at the Olympic Pool tonight. The championship events include 110 yards back for senior men and 110 yards breaststroke for senior women, with other freestyle races guiding riders toward selection for the Country championships at Dubbo next month.

Canberra Olympic Pool Dubbo

Pledged Safety Driver scheme gains traction NRMA

The NRMA reports rapid growth of its Pledged Safety Drivers program since August with over 40,000 transfers issued to vehicle owners. Officials say a full rollout will take a year and aim for about 250,000 pledged drivers, promoting personal responsibility and road safety across families.

NRMA Acheme NMRA N.M.R.A H. E. Richarda Bfr. Richards Joanne Bruce

International Brakes at Doomben Set to Welcome Riders

Visiting and local riders for the £4,000 International Brakes at Doomben will arrive by helicopter in riding gear and colours. They will land in front of the paddock grand stand during the interval before the big race.

Brisbane Doomben

French Honor for Miss Saker Paris

Josephine Baker is honored by French authorities for her service with the French Army and Free French forces during the war. The ceremony highlights her wartime contributions and recognitions by the French government.

Miss Saker Paris A.ap Reuter Josephine Baker Leshina Baker

Canberra Youth Shines in Under 7 Tennis Titles

Canberra players posted notable results at the country junior championships in Sydney. Kev Charlton beat A Kenny and T Hellman in early rounds, Peter Gibba defeated D Casey and L Beyinouy, while J D Grubb and J Osborne faced defeats. Graeme Moseley and Don Caneran among challengers for the next round. RTA provided 14 courts amid water restrictions.

Sydney Kevin Charlton Canberra White City Charlton A. Kenny Waogea T. Hellman Portland Peter Gibba D. Casey North Coast L Beyinouy Muswellbrook J. D T. Pobje Queanbeyan P. Matthes Newcastle Chariton Graeme Moseley Armidale Don Caneran Turee Des Bradiey Goulhurn Terry McLeary Parkes J. Butcher Orange P. Robinson ACT RTA

Child Survives Snake Bite in Chelsea Yard

An 18 month old baby boy Raymond Rackstraw of Swan Walk Chelsea was bitten by a poisonous snake while playing in his backyard. His mother called a taxi and rushed him to the Royal Children’s Hospital where he remained out of danger.

Melbuliene Chelsea Royal Children’s Hospital Raymond ‘Rackstraw Swan Walk Royal Children's Hospital

Shield cricket clash stains New South Wales defense at Perth

Perth reporters describe a sunny Perth day as New South Wales struggles early in day three of the Shield clash. NSW trail by 140 plus after an opening burst by Sid Carroll and a steady WA bowling attack led by Gorringe Hoare and Gaunt. Roy Watson debut behind the stumps with four catches marks a bright note for Western Australia while O Neill leads NSW with a half century and five fours before a slower ball dismissal.

Perth New South Wales Les Anchet Payers Yuna Sid Carroll Warren Lauriders Norm O'Neill Gorringe Hoare Gaunt Roy Watson Fremantle O'Neill Gorrings Saunders Toureatery Philpott Oerrvort Watson Carrol Gauny

Queensland Defeated by Victoria in Sheffield Shield Tie

Queensland faced a 399 run deficit on day three as Victoria dominated. Queensland collapsed to 179 all out seven wickets down, with Reynolds out lbw and Lyons out after a long stay. Michell did well for Victoria with 48 in 107 minutes.

Melbourne Queensland Victoria Ray Reynolds Salmon Reynolds Lyons Ean Michell

Ecker Beaten By Ross In Sydney Stadium Bout

The bout at Sydney Stadium saw Ecker, 12.7, lose to Alex Fons, 14.11, over six rounds. Ross dominated with initiative and closed as a decisive winner. Ecker showed bursts of aggression in round three but faded late.

Sands Beats Rosini In Rough Fight In Sydney

In Sydney Stadium a 12 round lightweight bout saw Russell Sands defeat Franco Rosini on points amid a rough contest. Referee Vic Patrick warned Rosini repeatedly for low blows head clashes and leaning, as Sands used dodging and countering to stay ahead. The crowd of about 5,000 booed Rosini and counted him out at times while Sands pressed the action.

Sydney Russell Sands Franco Rosini Sydney Stadium Rosini Australia Vic Patrick Rossini Sands Pemirnt Rosint Patrick Banda

Chinese Cooks For Games To Be Deported

Australian officials announced that two Hong Kong born cooks, hired for the Olympic Games, will be deported after failing to leave voluntarily. They arrived in November 1956 with six months’ permission and were told to depart by August 26. When they did not, deportation orders were issued after a long legal process with migrant representatives.

Australia Changte Melbourne Department of Immigration Hong Kong Uney Een Orpanising Comer Auitar Miso Yountariy

Unlicensed Driver Convicted Over Traffic Collision

Ronjeno Chicto of Treecent AidaSeees yesterday convicted of failing to give way and driving unlicensed. The magistrate Mr C F Denton fined him £ for failing to give way and £1 for driving unlicensed. The crash happened at the intersection of Aialle Avenue and Doonkun Street. Chicco’s defense claimed he looked right and traveled slowly to avoid the collision. Police say even at a reasonable speed there was time to stop.

Ronjeno Chicto C. F. Denton Chicco Aialle Avenue Doonkun Street A. D. Collins Conatal Urquhart Ainslie Avenue

Nominations Close for December Races at Al Cooma

Nominations will close Thursday for the December races at Al Cooma. Details on entry deadlines and conditions to enter are expected to be announced.

al Cooma

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