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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1958
Page
3
A machine, precise to an inch, will announce the Australian athletic championship at Olympic Park Sydney. The event involves notable competitors including Jack Patterson and Butchinson of Victoria, with judges noting order issues affecting the verdict.
A tentative plan to grant annual leave of service was vetoed by clerks during a Tuesday four work meeting. Details remain unclear as attendees discussed proposed terms and eligibility.
Prize money for the Canberra Gift Carnival rises with a total purse of 625 pounds for the main event and 75 pounds for first place in the Shamrock Handicap. Other races offer 45 and 20 pounds, with donations supporting a Sophy valued at 15 pounds. Nominations close January 21 as officials expect strong field. The program includes heats, night finals, and a Catholic procession led by Rev Dr E O'Brien.
Anglers will chase club titles at the Murrumbidgee venues next weekend with events for fly, artificial lure and live bait fishing. Canberra association members plan a rail outing, following earlier trips to Wee Jasper and Brindabella as trout streams run well.
Officials report a weaker field in the 1957 58 season at Acton due to dry conditions and a hard track. Rain has spurred more training as Canberra Cup interest grows with a £400 prize and £105 trophy for March 15. A second 1958 meeting at Acton clashes with a Cooma meet, highlighting calls for a permanent race course.
The Ampol £10,000 tournament at Kooyong runs three days starting January 23. Friday night features Gonzales vs Segura and Hoad vs Rosewall. January 25 schedule includes Hoad vs Segura and Gonzales vs Sedgman with Trabert against Rosewall for a third doubles place. All matches use three advantage sets.
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