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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1965
Page
9
Sydney dispatch notes Newcastle championship men's and women's squads opening well at the Country tennis teams carnival in White City. Race results and horse racing entries intermingle in the page, with many unsettled entries and betting notes included.
Pakistan look set for an easy win after Saeed tallies 142 off rapid striking, marking the first Pakistani hundred in current Test season. Navshad and captain Mohammad also contribute, lifting Pakistan to a strong position as the day ends with Saeed unbeaten on 100 and partnership for the second wicket reaching 202.
The fragment notes Canterbury's second innings run and mentions Pakistan bowlers Arif and Ame opening, with T A B not as fast as hoped and a mention of spint brisk progress. The readable names suggest a cricket report with limited details and uncertain dates.
Sydney dispatch reports Christine Truman arranging travel by air with a stalling schedule as Australia prepares to compete in the Federation Cup. The CTAB lists eight Africans among participants, with Annette Van Asir and Henriice Vukovich noted among entrants as delays and new agencies affect preparations.
On the second day in New Plymouth Auckland faced a 236 run reply from Central Districts and closed 222 all out. Central Districts were 43 for one, with strong bowling by Yuile who bowled 38 maidens in 143 overs. In Hamilton Otago and Northern Districts drew, Otago making 271 and restricting Northern Districts to 208, with no outright win in sight as Northern Districts trailed by 158 with 10 to win.
A fragmented sport brief notes New Zealand beating India as the coach faces a setback. Mentions of Roy Emerson Fred Stolle and a tennis tourney in Bombay are included alongside references to Tokyo and Ceylon. The item is a collage of sports mentions with no clear single event.
Driving school ad offering lessons with trained male and female instructors. Includes contact numbers 48289 and after hours 77106. Mentions Holden and Volkswagen Morris vehicle emphasis and local business details at Embassy Florist Monaco Mall.
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