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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
7
Dog registration rose to 1737 in 1965 with October to December figures showing 1045 canines and 1057 others during the autumn period. The record notes previous year totals and compares movements between 1954 and 1965, reflecting licensing trends and seasonal activity.
Sydney report says negotiations are under way to bring Empire weight champion Dai Dower to Australia for a title defense against Australian champion Frank Bennett at Sydney Stadium. Preliminary talks are being conducted in London by promoter Ted Brovevibb and manager Mr Millsau.
A report on the swimming carnival held at the new Olympic Pool features club records broken in senior and junior events, notable performances by Stuart Green, Tim yards, Bill Brandy, and Terry Dee, plus results across multiple championships and handicap divisions. The piece notes long-term club performance and championship outcomes, including backstroke and freestyle titles with notable times and record attempts.
A Canberra Evening College and Yass area high school roster shows student names with marked exam grades such as 1B 9B 178 and 218 across multiple subjects. The page lists students from Monaro High School Cooma and Mount Carmel College Yass with varying grade codes and room numbers.
Lake George Sailing Club, formerly Chabarra Sailing Club, plans to open the rating season January 24 after a hiatus since 195d. Members practiced weekends, with all boats racing except a 12 foot craft by R Genge. The club seeks NSWAA affiliation to compete in NSW championships.
Patric King of no fixed abode was fined £3 for indecent behaviour in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions after pleading guilty. The police prosecutor said King was under the influence of liquor at the time while working on the Snowy Scheme. King admitted a day off, claiming a spree across parts of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. He had 2 shillings and 100? in his pocket.
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