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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1957

Page

8

Maniana Returns To Race At Canterbury

Maniana to race at Canterbury with rider M McGrowdle on Saturday in the Challenge Stakes at Randwick on January 26 while stablemate Beaupa is entered for the Anniversary Handicap. Flying on Saturday, a New Zealand gelding, will be ridden by J Hickey. Aboukir is top weight with 0.8 for the Flying, and trainer F Dalton plans a strong gallop with another horse at Randwick tomorrow. GQ Moore to ride New Stand in the Two Year Old Maiden at Canterbury. Trainer W Kennedy refused renewal of a permit to race his horses in Sydney. Gay Vista and Harnham Hill have resumed work at Rosebery for autumn racing goals.

Sydney Mariana Carrington Staley Randwick Nest Canterbury Mmcgrowdle Allsop Maniana Beaupa Athia Apprainse F. Dalton Aboukir Dalton Moore T. J. Smith A.C Iig Fo W. Kennedy Gay Vista Harnham Hill Rosebery Bydiney

Kramer Wins Kooyong Court Use After Heated Debate

The meeting voted to grant Kramer use of Kooyong Courts amid strong opposition from several delegates. LTA president RN Yreland urged in favor, noting that without Kooyong Kramer would stage matches at West Melbourne Stadium during the Australian championships. Rosewall set to face Pancho Gonzales three nights before the Australian championships at the same venue.

Ren Aionalennis Od. OM Ferguson Lt.a.a New South Wales N. W. Strange A. W. Cobham NOW Lt.a LTA RN. Yreland Kramer Kooyong Weat Melbourne Stadium Rosewall Ichard Pancho Gonzales

State Lottery Special and Drawn Numbers Report

State Lottery results show multiple entries and prize codes. The list includes ticket numbers and draws such as TEN AT 650 and several 5 digit sequences. Other lines mention locations, names, and codes, all presented as a fragmented OCR snippet from a lottery page.

Frinted in Braddon Office Notice in Australis Capital

A brief government sourced notice published from Mort Street Braddon ACT references the Federal Capital Prem of Australis with offices listed. The fragmentary text notes an official location and administrative context for a capital authority.

Cin UN Blinkeeye Prem of Australis Oy Mort Treet Braddon ACT

Newcastle Dominates Country Week At White City Courts

Newcastle teams dominated Day One of Country Week at White City courts. The No. 1 men’s team led by Markey won easily against Berrima and Gosford. The No. 4 Newcastle side suffered a defeat, with finals set for Saturday. Singles play starts next week and runs for a week.

Newcastle White City Markey Berrima Gosford White City Court

Elliott Wins Match At Country Week Tennis Tour

Canberra tennis player J Elliott edged Albury star Trevor Butler 7-5 8-4 at White City courts. After trailing 5-2 in the first set, Elliott surged back to win the set and then captured the second 8-6 to secure the match.

Canberra J. Elliott White City Elliott Albury Star Trevor Butler

Rose wins Dixie International tennis title in Tampa

Mervyn Roge of Australia defeated fellow countryman Don in the final 6 5 6 4 8 6 6 4 to take the Dixie International tournament in Tampa. The match finished after a straightforward frame sequence, with Roge securing the championship.

Tampa

Bomb Hoax Causes Police Chase in New York

A bomb scare in New York on December 28 triggered a police chase as authorities investigated a phony explosive threat. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted emergency responses across several blocks. No injuries were reported and the source of the hoax remained unclear.

New York Acave

A C T Strong For Athletic Titles

A strong team from NSW represents the state in country athletics with hope for titles. Senior, junior and younger groups are urged to attend, training at Manuka Oval Monday night and Reid Park Tuesday.

Valdr Reid Park Manuka Oval Reid

Plans Set For Australian Swimming Titles Carnival

A Canberra led plan outlines the Australian Swimming Titles carnival with officials from New South Wales and Canberra coordinating referees judges and timekeepers. Top Australian Olympians including Murray Rose Dawn Fraser and Lorraine Crapp are anticipated to compete across four styles with diving exhibitions and a diving circus. Heats run February 15 and 18 with main sessions February 18 to 22 at Civic Centre and Kingston venues. The box plan is available at Ally Nish and Nish and Joyce.

B. Grange W. Amateur Swimming Association Messrs. J. Brophy RG. Turner W. Hingee Canberra Swimming Club Jim Brophy Jnr Australia Allista Murray Rose Lorraine Crapp Dawn Fraser John Devitt Faith Leech Sandra Morgan Kevin O'Halloran David Thello Ally Nish Civic Centre Nish Joyce Kingston Department of the Interior Australian Swimming Union Aestherra

Kangaroos Stay Undefeated in France Tour

Avignon sides fall as Kangaroos dominate in French Club Championship with a 38 point win. Randy Adams starred at wing while lock forward played superbly in the tour opener with two matches remaining.

Avignon Reuter France Kangeroce Champ Randy Adams

Victorians Ease to NZ Tour Claims in Australia Match

Meckiff the standout as Victoria pace bowler leads a strong showing in the Australia XI trial. Meckiff took 6 for 75 with lively, speeding spells despite some errant lines. Meckitt’s 3 for 23 on debut suggests he could succeed Lindwall as Australia’s No 1 fast bowler. Lindwall’s XI posted 428, with Ray Lindwall’s tally trimmed by Meckiff’s bowling.

Pathar Ray Lindwall Tampa Kline Lindwall Meckitt Ron Gaunt Meckiff Australia

Devitt Sets New 55 Yards Record at North Sydney Pool

Olympic swimmer John Devitt established an Australian official record of 24.7 seconds for 55 yards at North Sydney Olympic Pool. He had previously swum an unofficial 25.3 and beat Jon Henricks at Manly. Devitt’s coach predicted potential improvement to near 55.5 for the 100 yards and planned to target the 110 yards record next Saturday.

John Devitt North Sydney

Keith Miller Penalized For Writing Articles On Tour

The Australian Board withholds £100 from Keith Miller’s 1956 England tour payments for writing articles for newspapers, breaching a contract forbidding cricket commentary during the tour. Ray Lindwall faces a similar penalty as his letter’s contents reach Queensland. Miller’s letter notes £100 of £300 retained under contract clauses 14 and 15.

Sydney Australian Board of Cricket Control England Keith ‘Miller Miller Ray Lindwall Queensland Lindwall

Confusion Over Shock Soccer Break

Breakaway movement forms as clubs protest administration control in New South Wales soccer. Officials say the split aims to end a perceived stranglehold, with plans to seek affiliation with national bodies and possible reorganization if senior teams remain scarce. Deputy chairman A Burton notes dissatisfaction with current control and warns against a split becoming permanent.

WE Secsal Orday Clube Probaly Admin-Linstead Hax Questa Nabanlablace Associat George Wollongong Man Warringah Federation of Soccer Clubs A. Burton N.8.w Burton

Davis Cup Aim for Brisbane Venue Next Year 1989

The LTA aims to make Brisbane the Davis Cup venue next year or in 1989. The association will build a two storey air conditioned club room at Milton courts and increase permanent seating by 1000.

Brisbane Association Milton Courts

Peter Burge's Father Dies in Brisbane

Peter Burge withdrew from a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground after learning his father Thomas John Burge, a prominent cricket official, had died in Brisbane. The 53 year old manager of Australia’s first team to visit the West Indies scored 43 not out for Harvey's XI before returning home to Brisbane.

Tig Aled ITA Sydney Cotl Noemi Meekis Siu Richie Henaud John Freeman Kline Les Favell Peter Burge Neil Harvey Byuney Bydney Cricket Ground Thomas John Burge Brisbamt Burge West Niles Harvey's Brisbane

A. J. C Leads in Prize Money Ahead of Sydney Turf Club

Sydney notices that A. J. C stands well ahead of the Sydney Turf Club in prize money distribution. A spokesman cited ASC figures showing over £2,000 in distributions by June 30 and £308,921 for the year to June 30, 1956 across 32 race meetings, noting contrasts with Randwick features.

Sydney Sydney Turf Club Van Gene Drie Anne Randwick Squrer ASC Ihe T.C ALG

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