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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1953
Page
3
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Lottery notices list names and addresses for prize draws and a forthcoming draw scheduled for tomorrow. Notable entries include Rens SIA ad HOB ware and various local residents such as Major prize winners and a syndicate led by R. Smith at 117 Coward Street.
The article notes Queanbeyan leading with 20 points while Tunner and Northbourne trail with 37 points each in a close race for premiership. A Canberra team travels to Sydney for a weekend match as South Africa clashes with Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
A Stillwater State Prison inspection revealed a July return date for Warden Leo Utesht and admitted a striped-teezer act by performers who entertained inmates in the prison auditorium. Security at the front gate was lax, enabling liquor and weapons to be brought inside.
A Broken Hill deputation asks Premier for extended p m closing hours amid tension over aged gambling laws. Ministers urged action as police and local church leaders debate enforcement and the need for civil order. The proposal prompts calls for ministers to do their job and address the issue promptly.
Sir N Brookes urges open tennis championships to be considered by the Lawn Tennis Association of Australia at the Melbourne conference on January 19. He notes prior efforts to push opens through the International Lawn Tennis Federation before the war and claims France supports the idea while America opposes it.
Persistent rain halted BW week tennis action after overnight and morning showers. Officials, including Vic Kelly, conferred on rescheduling as play was deemed nont for further matches. Saulchester activities were moved to a later date.
Sydney reports a suspect associated with a safebreaking incident that allegedly involved tampering with a card, targeting two sums of money and cheques valued at £1090, with a theft claim noted as 1008 pounds in the court record.
Fourteen year old Lorraine Sapp defeated Olympic winner Judy Joy Davies to claim the state 220 yards freestyle title at North Sydney Olympic Pool. Sapp clocked 1.26.2, beating the previous NSW record by several seconds while Davies faced a strong challenge from Newcastle and Canberra swimmers. The meet highlighted Australia’s rising swimming talents with Sapp’s second championship win of the season and strong performances in shorter distances.
Reported turmoil across Tehran and other cities leaves four killed amid three days of clashes. The government rails against opposition moves to block dissolution of parliament, while President Mossaideq warns of danger if US aid is not forthcoming. International and domestic pressure mounts as fear of Communist influence grows.
Melbourne reports Roy Emmerson of Queensland and Melcotm amid a three set tussle as Tasmania faltered against Western Australia. NSW and Victoria players showed form in doubles while West Australia defeated Victoria in a tight match. The event highlights include strong performances from Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia with multiple three set battles and notable victories in singles and doubles.
A British boxer seeks the vacant world light heavyweight crown in the Nations Boxing Association ratings. Turpin briefly held the title. Sugar Ray Robinson retired, leaving the championship to the United States contender. Gonzales and Carter are named top contenders in the weight class.
Wellington reporters describe J C push for additional race days aimed at funding a new compensation fund. Godfrey Bowen, 32, faces imputation and seeks to raise 47 000 pounds as part of a world record attempt in sheep shearing. The Bowen brothers, operating near Te Puke, prepare for a record-breaking event with hundreds of spectators watching in Monday’s competition.
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