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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1971

Page

4

Inverarity urges NSW in Shefherd Shield clash

John Inverarity urged NSW captain Brian Taber to set the pace in the Shefherd Shield encounter. WA pressed hard, with Rod Marsh and Taber among the standouts as the match swung between the sides. NSW led early before WA battled back, the game ending with a narrow margin and both teams pushing for a decisive session.

Sydney Western Australia John Inverarity Nsw Brian Taber Rod Marsh Tan Bearshaw Fos Declara

Woden earns draw after tense ACT cricket clash

Woden and ANU fought to a draw at Queanbeyan with late drama as Tossed by rain the ACT match ended in a stalemate. Nettles top scored for Woden while Samuels starred for ANU with 3 wickets and a vital 31.

Hue Sluveld McRae Hee Swauld Ty Fuse Guts Samuels Ertvee Seth Jun Osby Meade Dvitane Dang Sips Hig Tring Oxtmine Grahlalis Harriss

World XI falls to Australia in Sydney meeting

In Sydney the World XI were outgunned as Australia dominated with a swift 100 metre butterfly win by state record holder Rogers. Notable performances included Cooper and Windeatt from Auburn, while Shane Gould withdrew due to a virus, leaving the field to Australia’s sprint strength and field events as the meeting closed.

Stusieang Warsi SE Yarn Iavage My Mildys Worl Sydney Suntay Neil Cinmehin Govashy Rogers Fenner Drummoyne Haine Rogers Shane Gould

Wolstenholme defeats Charles to win in Auckland

Australia’s Guy Wolstenholme repelled New Zealand lefty Bob Charles to claim the $2,500 first prize at the City of Auckland Open. The event saw Frank Phillips and Hine Sikes also win prizes, with detailed scores and placements noted from the Auckland tournament day.

Auckland Guy Wolstenholme Australia New Zealand Bob Charles Wolstenholme Uishman Uhree Stokes Frank Philips Ausivilot Hine Sikes Chiles Dennis Tiga Als Tive Strohen Sesteulos Sinkes Finn

Southwood Takes Canoeing Double at Wyong

Southwood secures two wins in the Australian canoeing championships at Wyong. Notable performances include Sean Font and Melbourne event details with a close finish by knee-length margins. Murray River marathon date given as December to New Year’s Day, with Yarrawonga entry and 142 competitors noted.

Mep Rouse Syne Jay Abou Sarlac

Lloyds Spine Damaged At Adelaide Hospital Scene

At Adelaide on Sunday Lloyds spine damage reported after hospital observation. Clive and witnesses note mild spine injury while Ashley Mallett bowled and Ken Cunningham passed 149 after fielding. J Ambulance assisted and he remained under care at Flaabeth Hospital for about two weeks.

Adelaide Lloyd Indian Chamaion Tutsman Clive Noloyd Han Obser- Flaabeth Hospital Varion Ashley Mallett South Aussabia Ak “Lease Ken Cunningham Seth Mallett Ram St John 'Ambulance Howtal

Series XII Word Xi OE SA Manager

A terse note lists several roles and initials: Mell Lazarus, Aller on series XII, Word Xi, OE SA manager, Me Sats sect. The fragment seems to document titles or affiliations without full context.

Aller Word

End of Tour Noted Amid Confusing Local Report

A fragmented notice records a tour ending in unclear terms with references to Sumtas Frey and Bree. The readable items indicate a final stage or conclusion, with implied local interest but few concrete details or dates. Further source clarity needed to specify participants and location.

UK yachts top points in race at Sydney

British team builds lead after first 180 mile Southern Cross Cup race as NSW and New Zealand crews struggle in choppy conditions. Despite delays and penalties, Ragamuffin led by a wide margin earned strong points for the brits while rivals battled through the harbour course noting notable performances from Evans and Hanson amid a tense regatta.

Sydney

Agostini Dominates Races At Oram Park Meet

Agostini wins two of three races at the Oram Park international motorcycle meet in Sydney. Hindle leads in junior A and sets a lap record before Agostini recovers to claim top times. Perry from New Zealand and other riders feature, with occasional crashes and shifting results as the day unfolds.

Sydney Graecome Agostini Oram Park Ysfice Agusta Hovel Bryan Hindle Yamanay Hirule Agowin Hindle

ACT schoolboys fall short in carnival thriller

In Adelaide on Sunday the ACT team faced a tough loss on day three of the schoolboys cricket carnival. NSW won the toss and posted 220 off 50 overs after ACT bowled well, with Mark Webb 5/59 and Chine Scott among the standouts. ACT replied with 199 all out as Julian Philip and Paul McDonald fought hard, while Stephen Fitzgerald required medical attention after a blow to the ear. The ACT side remains hopeful to salvage a win in the final three matches against Queensland, Australia and Western Australia.

Adelaide Fon Nsw Weg Batman D. Aeron LL Fourn Act Mark Webb Chine Scott Webb Chris Stoll David Mair David Scott Richard Done Queensland Wth Australia Western Australia Nistor Sival

Capital leads season event as Narooma Swim Club tops

Capital ASC took the early lead in a 4974-72 race format at the South meeting. The Narooma Swimming Club faced rivals as Paul Parker and Richard Faneson contributed key points. 79 qualifiers were recorded for the 1972 championships. The final round will be held at Narooma on family day Le Detail Ph.

Cownperme Capital Asc Tiny Broptyy Paul Parker Alibi Cand Richard Faneson Capital Eai Narooma Eas Naroomaa_on

Johnson Wins 1000m Derby at Camperdown Velodrome

Australia’s Johnson defeats top sprinters including Turrini and Rogers in a heated 1000 metre final at Camperdown Velodrome. Turrini, a former world sprint champion, and Clarke pressed early as Johnson surged to the front and held off a late challenge for the win.

Sydney Turrini Gordon Johnbeck Fap Australia Turtini Laurie Roa His &I Giordano Turcini Ataly Ing Tahneo Camperdown Toe Garcia Keith Oliver Latrie Rogers Hilton Clarke Johnson Rogery Clarke

Yowani Top Yowani 1 Beats Workers in A Prude Class

Yowani top Yowani 1 moved to the lead in the A prize class competition by defeating Workers 18 to 2 last week. In the reserve grade, Workers 1 extended their advantage with a 10 to 0 victory over KNRSL TI. Details P10.

Yowani Workers Weel the & Reserve Erade Workers I Knrsl TI

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