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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
6
Melbourne report notes the high batting class but weaker bowling as a draw is favored in the second Test. England led by eight runs with three wickets down at close on Saturday, but conditions suggest a drawn outcome remains likely.
A garbled account of a cricket Test match featuring England and Australia. Mentions Simpson, McKenzie, Parke, Keeney, and Mike Smith amidst disjointed phrases about innings, pressure, and potential records. Reads like OCR noise with scattered team names and action cues but lacks coherent sequence or clear outcomes.
Australia A batted to 187 in the first innings with Captain Mary Shepherd contributing a key knock as SA looked to seize control. WA struggled in the field delivering late bursts from fast bowlers Hibble and Massie while Hoare faced a tough chase with the visitors pushing for a comeback on a challenging pitch.
A ragged race report covers Clovelly and Brandy with notes on Lake Hawke Sincock and Mayle. It mentions trainer Tomery Blick, the Tattersall Club Cup, and performances at Randwick Melbourne and the Summer Cup context amid a chaotic, heavily stained recount.
A concise notice signals corporate matter involving Pederal Capital Press of Australia Pty Limited. Details are limited, listing only the company name and implication of an official action or filing. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
NSW bowled out as Queensland chase falls short in a tense innings. Key figures include Sam Trimble and Des Brotherson while NSW spinner exploits missteps. The match swung on steady partnerships and sharp fielding. Queensland built a modest overall lead with solid bowling, setting NSW a challenging reply.
The Canberra TAB will operate on Gosford provincial race day with betting opening for the first race at 12 10 p m The daily double is available on races five and six and will close with the second race.
The report outlines Melbourne student Ralph Doubell as a leading miler contender within the next month or two. It notes Doubell’s recent performances, training details, and comparisons with top rivals and national peers, including claims of being Australia’s fastest miler and potential record threats.
A garbled 1960s style report in a Medical Journal of Austria issue notes Australia falls behind in sports medicine research and training. It mentions a need for Olympic preparation, university diplomas, athletic centres, and government funding, with calls for organized national sport science programs and advisory bodies to improve facilities and knowledge for elite athletes.
Melbourne racing circles debate jockey Jim Johnson and his whip use as AVRO committee members publicly criticize him. Johnson, in a Melbourne TV interview, likened a committee member to a lion tamer and reflected on tensions surrounding the Melbourne Cup era.
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