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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

8

Ferrier Finishes Seventh in Los Angeles Open Tourney

Jim Portier and Gardiner Dickinson tied for twelfth place in the Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament. Ferrier finished two under par at 282 as Lloyd Mangum won with a tournament record of 272, beating the previous mark of 273. This marked Mangum’s fourth win of the event.

Stuesgay Jim Portier Torsavelfth Gardiner Dickinson Ferrier Lloyd Mungrum Mangum

Trials at Canterbury and Randwick pacework notes

Morning pacework at Canterbury and Randwick highlights include Compound ridden by Podmore posting 47.7 sec for 4 furlongs on the Canterbury track, while Stirrup Cup favorite Ty Cassidy impressed in forward work on Randwick with strong final splits. My King suffered a surprise defeat to Tydoe in a half mile trial, and Hinges continued preparation with circuit work at Randwick before an Anniversary meeting. Gay V. Sta. showed steady improvement at Rosebery with 42 sec for 3 furlongs, and regular worker Wolchers reported a 12 furlong pace with a sharp finish.

Zee Canterbury Steide Podmore Lave Rade Cassidy Randwick My King Tydoe Killive Imiioh Hinges Way Neger Ettaht Gotton E Duriongs

Olympic Stand Will Be Ready Say Builders

A spokesman for the contractors building the Olympic stand at the MCG said the job will definitely be finished on time despite disputes. About 118 to 20 men were expected to finish soon, with 290 workers previously on site and 22 new hires bringing total to over. The unions will meet the contractors and MCC trustees Thursday to press progress.

M.cc Office Tempeves

Weekend Bowls Fixtures CANSETRA South Competition

Weekend bowls fixtures list the Canestra South competition with matchups for Saturday and Sunday across No 1 and No 2 venues Goulburn South and Queanbeyan. Players named include Hingkeman Otismi Howard Condron Vickers H.R. O'Brien Harker Toalkin Falvey Schmidt Malone McKingstey Wright Mearns Brogan Foelly O'Brien Pitt Limb McKinstry Kearney James Hodgson Barker Pennant Lamb Condvan Seathey Dawes Stanafield Mearns Mills Newcomber Hawes Dowthwaite Mahoney Hawes Senz Bevan McKinstry Hawes Senz Bevan Hawes Senz Bevan.

Hingkeman Votsimi Howard Condron Menntos Quilty Vickers H.R. O'Brien Harker Toalkin Falvey Ane Schmidt Malone McKingstey Wright and Mearns Brogan Limb W. McKinstry Kearney v. James Hodgson J. Barker Pennant Goulburn Soulhurn Lamb Condvan Seathey Dawes Stanafeld Mearns Mills Newcomber L. Hawes Dowthwaite Mahoney Hawes Senz Bevan W. McKinsley Queanbeyan Moore Welcht Harper Spencer Axeliy Clarkson Starke Bhiltston Selway Thompson

State Lottery Syndicates and Addresses Listed

A fragmented listing shows multiple state lottery syndicates and associated contact addresses. Entries include Butter Factory Tamworth and New Year syndicates, with names such as J. Kenny, J. Patterson, Mrs. St. Wright, W. G. Ford, and Miss L. Hickson, plus various street addresses in Fairlight Bexley Coogee Manly Suamer Hill.

J. Kenny Tamworth J. @ Patterson Clifford Avenue Fairlight Ord J. A. Carson Ada Street Bexley Aurich Hughes Nathan Street Coogee Ltd Leila W.G. Ford Augusta Road Manly

Trainer Enters 11 Horses For Doncaster Now

Doncaster nominations closed with trainer T. J. Smith entering 11 horses led by Soundret Fale for both Doncaster and Sydney Cup trials. Other NS entries include Apple Bay Love To All Risque UH Great Court Port Arthur Adelina Landy Forestville Zola Tek Red Sunrise and more. Randwick official Mr Mecuetey noted Smith also fields Port Artin Grit Court Adela Purseyvilley Leandy Grand Stream Gold Trety and Red Sunrise for Sydney Cup prospects.

Adela Puresyvilley Leandy Grand Stream Gold Treté Red Sunrise Randwick Lyavier Mecuetey Prince Gortauld Dotti Te Bonster Sydney Cu

Country Tennis Titles Series In Fall Swing

Convincing victories by the men’s No 1 teams from Lawcastle Nepean and Wagga highlight the angus country tennis championships at White City. Newcastle defeated Quirna in the well round. Armidale lost to Orange. Armidale Inter defeated Soulburn. Nepean won two bright matches over Berrima and Goulburn. Semifinals look likely with Newcastle Nepean and Wagga undefeated. Division details list teams and scores from Cooma, Queanbeyan, and others.

Truesuny Lawcastle Nepean Wagga White City Newcastle Quirna Bergima Armidale Orange Armidale Inter Soulburn Pets Berrima Goulburn Seaton Bathurst D.a J. Casper Si, Smith Bathirst J. Jorgenson L. Osmond Agt D Burke R. ’ Bennett ACIP Rose N. Daweon Burke Bennett Jorgenson Osmond Got S.C Waltage I Freimanns Cooma Bates Pilcher V. Ford Kupke Ewcastle Yass Brogan Markey V. Sargent Mereeters Leary Lanham Xess Lovett Ond Webb Wewcastle Merceters Nyngen Murrumtburrah Cooma Royal Tamworth L. Tunney Ye Brager Conming A. Pryor G. Brown V. C. C. Jarding Griffiths Poin Preimanis G. Backiss Jardine Syms V. Pryor Queanbeyan Bardon Preston V. Walsh Welsh Queanboyan Gamez Marlow Bycroft R. Jones Queenboyan V. Butler Pield Butler Johnstone P. Lindbeck Southwell Queanboyan Biola Fatinstone

Archer Withdraws From Testimonial Cricket Match

Ron Archer pulls out of the Malley-Cuyler testimonial at the Sydney Cricket Ground this Friday. Victorian fast bowler Ian Power to replace him after selectors Dudley Seddon and Sir Donald Bradman, in Sydney, confirmed Power as replacement following a call to Jack Ryder in Melbourne. Archer suffers a back injury from a recent Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and Queensland and will rest the rib issue during practice.

Srenny Vuestigy Queensland Steat Alle Volinder Ron Archer Malley- Cuylor Sydney Cricket Ground Jain Power Dudley Seddon Donald Bradman Sydney Jack Ryder Melbourne Power Young N Warten Southern Archer Nsw

Yachtsman Angry About Rescue Incident Report

An elderly yachtsman from Tempe, Ryan, claims he was not in trouble when a crash boat towed his yacht Jason off Black Head near Kiama. He says fuel ran out and seas were heavy but insists he needed no help while a Maritime Service Board launched a tow from Port Kembla to recover him.

Soyan Grantor Slaton Street Tempe RAAF Jason Black Head Kiama Ryan Port Kerbli Maritims Service Board Goonawarra Port Jackin Pearl

Rising Fast Leads Clarke Stakes Nominations in Victoria

Rising Past is among 26 nominees for the Alister Park Stakes at Moonee Valley on February 8 after entries closed. Interstate entries include Somerset from New Zealand and the promising year-old French Chaton.

Melbourne Victoria Van Mooney Valley Somerset New Zealand Smart Pines

Snow Begins at Winter Games in Cortina D Ampezzo

Snow fell steadily across Northern Italy as Cortina D Ampezzo prepares to host the Winter Games opening January 28. Teams have trained indoors due to scarce snow and travel disruptions across the region.

Rome Tuskasy Cortina D

Newcastle Girl Breaks National Medley Record

Newcastle swimmer Bev Bainbridge set a national junior and senior 320 yards individual medley record at North Sydney Olympic Pool finishing in 4 56.26, surpassing the former mark by 3.8 seconds. Sydney rival L Whillier finished second, while BL Bogan Cubaritay placed third in the field.

Newcastlee Bevartes Bainbridge North Sydney Olympic Pool

Tiger Wright Delighted With Starover Performance Trial

Tiger Wright praised Starover after a Rand trial. Australian jockeys and trainer Jack Green arranged for the international rider to partner Starover. The colt and rider completed a steady canter, impressing Wright with the horse’s speed and prospects for Eve him.

Ritte

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