Speed Driving Thrills At Gymkhana In Duntroon
Speed and dusty clouds marked a motor gymkhana at Duntroon run by the Carribeypa Sparertop Club. Proceeds supported Royal Military College Jubilee Princess Memorial chattel fund. John Partridge of Acton attempted a flag dash while David Davies of Braddon drove the TW.A.Q to second place. Grace Marshall of New South Wales competed in the Malden Special.
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Duntroon
Carribeypa Sparertop Club
Royal Military College
Margaret Ochiltree
Miss Ochiltree
John Partridge
Acton
D Tw.a.q
David Davies
Braddon
Malden
Grace Marshall
New South Wales
Minntshall
Wang
Canberra Rifle Club Trophy Night Highlights and Winners
The Canberra Rifle Club held its annual trophy night with trophies presented by Capitan AT Buchanan of the NSW National Rifle Association. Capitan Buchanan praised the club’s marksmanship, noted junior dominance in inter district events, and encouraged continued membership growth for the next season.
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Canberra Rifle Club
New South Wales National Rifle Association
Capitan
Buchanen
OS Ran
Buchanan
Reid Wins Mixed Pennant Tennis Match Over Barton
Wes Reid secured another decisive win in mixed pennant tennis by defeating Barton in eight sets and 18 games to 28. Barton’s Barbara Pitt and Sophia Montgomery shared effort against Judy Purdy and Norma Crawley, while Dick Fymme and John Peck impressed jointly though losing to Peter Purdy and John Keefe. Horton beat Reid 46 games to 26 as a set to one side.
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Reid
Barton
Barbara Pitt
Sophia Montgomery
Judy Purdy
Norma Crawley
Dick Fymme
John Peck
Peter Purdy
John Keefe
Horton
Reids
Stradden Aloven
Jim Varraluela
Mis Aie Wet
Tykili
Manuka Tops Squash Wn In Close A Grade Night
Queanbeyan v Manuka provided the closest A grade match with Queanbeyan winning by one game after three five set rubbers. Stam beat Bombo 3-1, Moore beat Read, and Manika T defeated External Affairs while Canberra toppled ANA. Best were two five setters as ANA’s Aukin beat Canberra’s Iat and Ray Monning of External Affairs beat Brian Kebblewire of Manuka. First A grade appearers Aitkin and Manning led with top seats. Navy 16 led A grade standings with Manuka 13 in one table.
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Queanbeyan
Manuka
O Queanbeyan
Stam
Bombo
Moore
Read
Casey
Manika T
Canberra
ANA
Aukin
Iat
Ray Monning
Brian Kebblewlire
Johns appeal rejected over transfer from South Newcastle
Sydney Sunday report states State full back Les Johns had his appeal against South Newcastle’s transfer-list refusal dismissed by the NSW Country Rugby League qualifications and permit committee. Johns sought a move to Canterbury Bankstown but South Newcastle insisted on keeping him.
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Sydney
Les Johns
South Newcastle
N.S.W Country Rugby League
Johns
Canterburys Bankstown
Chaise Throsby Narrowly Beats Throsby In Close Match
Chaise Throsby defeated Throsby in a tight top division match with 5 sets and 34 tries. Veteran Ree Burinett could not view serve properly. Audrey Mair and June Grills led ahead of Shiney Southwell and Cihud Masters as No. 1 seeds in resident championships. Division 2 saw Ainslie beat Barton and Gwen Cooper anchor by winning both her mixed doubles.
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Throsby
Ree Burinett Bee
Audrey Mair
June Grills
Shiney Southwell
Cihud
Barton
Betty Brian
Gwen Cooper
Ainslie
Nance Ingrim
Barbara Filiott
Peter Johnston
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Efe
FC Holden
Rho
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Aice
Canberral Rifle Club
The
Department of the Army and
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Grenadier City
Jack Ockenden
Ken Ware
David Holdom
J. McIntosh
L. McLeod
J. Ockendten
J. Meleo
J. Ockenden
R. Hudson
B. FE. Burn
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D. MacKenzie
D. Holdem
H. G. Malitesly
Servives Sheeld
Jo Malrttest Nennis
Hanlon
McIntosh
Lane
R. Fredlson Taylor
Sowberks
Pitts
J. Hurl
Nishe
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W. Masen
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Mildneny
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Brock
Peisley
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Fo Webb
M. Parkins
C. Samundsett
D. Flinn
Jeffries
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G. Kngwell
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C. Payne
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B Slatter
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R. Cuppendale
H. Batcup
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Flinders Tan
Forres
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Forrest
Gamtie
John Burns
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Lonsdale Street
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BAUR
Casine
Manuka Tp
Canberm PO
Army
Adivishe
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Aurneys
AML
Navy
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Manuka IL
Manuka T
al Geade
MER
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