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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 03, 1957

Page

4

Redcraze Early Race Plans Stir Sydney Racing

Sydney will see Redcraze possibly race once at Flemington as T J Smith weighs weights for a Sydney and Brisbane Cup campaign. Evening Peal to resume training next week after Melbourne Cup run. Cardigan ridden by Bellwood heads to Wellington Cup, a half brother to Master Provan and a top New Zealand staying horse.

Sydney Flemington T. J.“ Smith Redcraze Smith Randwick Peal Caranas Bellwood New Zealand Willowsby Necrie Cardigan Master Provan Woo T. J. Smith

Sugar Ray Underdog For Title Bout

New York reports Sugar Ray Robinson aims to finish Fullmer in five or six rounds in a 15 round title bout. Robinson, 35, holds a likely 120000 dollar share plus television and gate receipts. Fullmer, 25, receives about 12 percent of the net gate. If Robinson loses he can gain a rematch within 90 days as the titleholder.

New York Sugar Ray Robinson Fullmer Hohinaon Robinson Fulber Lille

Cricket Draw For Saturday ACT CA competition round seven

The draw for round seven of the ACT.CA competition begins Saturday. Matches include Kingston v Turner Bt at Kingston, Queanbeyan v Northbourne at Queanbeyan, College v Northbourne at Acton No 2, Manuka-Yarralum Navy v Ainslie at Athalle, and RAAF v RMC at Reid Park. Byes and forfeits noted. ground details and officials listed.

Act Kingston Narrahundah Navy Northbourne Manuka- Yarralumis Ains- Ne York Park Turner Australian Naional Uni Northhouse TV Acton No Hall Manuka-Varralumia Acton

Brighter Cricket Under Review by Control Board

The board debated restricting fielding to two men around square leg and planned to consult state associations before decisions, potentially ahead of a West Indies tour in 1960 61 and a South Africa tour in 1963 64 subject to the International Cricket Conference. It will decide tomorrow whether Lindwall and Miller receive 900 conduct money, money held by the touring manager after articles were written for newspapers.

West Indies South Africa Lindwall Miler

Melbourne Man Wins £250 In Play Competition

Richard Beynon of South Yarra Melbourne won first prize of £250 in the Journalist's Club competition for the play The Shifting Heart. Martin Ashby of Inverell took £50 for The Big Multicoloured Umbrella. Hugh Hunt of the Elizabethan Theatre Trust praised the winner as outstanding.

Weuncsaly Melbourne Journalists Club Richard Bey South Yarra Martin Ashby Inverell Elizabethan Theatre Trust Hugh Hunt

Camp at Sturt Island Seeks 70 Applications

More than 70 applications have been received from Cooma Queanbeyan Canberra and the ACT for the Sturt Island Summer Camp run by the YMCA. The group departs Friday by YMLA bus with senior and junior divisions and a midweek mix. Two Sydney YMCA youth leaders will join as part of their training.

Cooma Queanheven Canberra Sturt Leland YMCA Ymlc.a Sydney Ymca Hutch Eack

Actress Teanne Dr and Paul Brinkman Reconcile in Hollywood

Hollywood report says Teanne Dr and ex husband Paul Brinkman reconciled after a bitter split last year. Brinkman told a reporter that the family is happier now and they remain together.

Brinkman Crain Hollywood Teanne Dr Paul Brinkman

England Open With Solid Start In Test Ashes

England benefited from careful partnerships as Comp ton and Cowdrey steadied the innings after lunch to reach 0 for 73. South Africa relied on offspinner Tayfield whose tight spell and strikes at key wickets slowed England while May struggled to score and lead the innings.

Capetown A.A.P. Reuter England South Africa Ore Blower Annra Compton Cowdrey

Trout Fishing Good In A C T Streams

A C T Angling Association spokesman said trout fishing was good across ACT streams during Christmas and New Year holidays. Anglers reported decent catches in Mulonglo River near Canberra, despite dry weather, though Murrumidgee areas were fouled with weed and slime. Tributaries remained clear and productive.

Act A.C.T. Angiere’ Association Mulonglo Canberra

Fragmented OCR Listing with Names and Numbers

Readable fragments show a long numeric and name list, with addresses and lottery style entries. Mentions Bydney Ltd and Chesher, Dunning Avenue Rosebery, Haymarket, Five Dock, Win­dung, and various coded entries, weights, and song titles.

Bydney, Ltd Lottery Christman H. Francis P.O. Haymarket Ats Fice Rylstans Vad HJ. Martin Kurratng Street Windung Ron R. Rostron Betts Avenue Five Dock Std Deegan Biull

Bomb Explodes in Havana Nightclub Injuring Two

A bomb blast at a Havana nightclub injures two women as political unrest spreads. In Manicaragua two men are found shot dead, bringing this month’s death toll to 66.

Havana Cuba P. Reuter Manicaragua

Victoria Wins Shield Games in Queensland Thriller

Victoria defeated South Australia outright but faced the narrowest save chance before a late burst by Jack Edwards and Billy Watson secured a 162 run victory. Stevens led NSW with 103 while Pinch added 61 as Victoria dominated the final day.

Victoria South Australia N.S.W Billy Watson Queensland Nb.w Ivaby N.b.wee Watson Bid Carroll Yesterda Wal Walmsley Carroll Jones Balla Tan Craig John Martin Walmsley Jack Treanor Watson

Watson to Ply in Testimonial

Sydney report notes a testimonial match featuring Watson and fellow players. The event highlights include Billy Woe, Burke, McCale, and Je Martin as key figures. Harvey’s and associates are listed, with comments on team selection for both sides.

Watson Sydnet Besmen Billy Woegon Hae Burke McCalebi N.S.W Je] Martin Will Ed Sa Harvey

Olympic Games Budget Seen Break Even

Melbourne reports the Olympic budget may balance with the day’s coat of about £6,000,000. Wilfrid Kent Hughes, jet executive of the Olympic Organising Committee, said tonight that the figure could be balanced.

Melbourne Astralia Wilfrid Kent Hughes

Kangaroos Edge Catalans in Turbulent France Test

The Kangaroos remained unbeaten in France after a wild match against the Army, scoring four tries with Gordon Cil ford notably kicking four goals. Catalans, led by Puig Aubert with six penalties and a 20-yard field goal, faced a volatile second half with fights and suspensions, including Kangaroo Brian Davies sent off briefly.

Kangaroos France Army Gordon Cilford Puig Aubert Bright Sunshine Oper Brian Davies Ubia Helf Iiva Levy Australas Catniat Hooker Moll Australia Prop Guasch

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