This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1962
Page
6
Truck fleets and drivers are urged to consult Beaurepaire's for tyre services. Free tyre checks promise savings and expert advice from Beaurepaire's experienced technicians.
Sue Frei beck finishes second to male rival L Moore in a tight under 1375 yards sprint at Ainslie Oval on Saturday. WY White places third as D Grimmond of Queanbeyan defeats B Cabot in the senior junior 100 yards.
Horgan captured the major trophy at Federal Golf Club on Saturday during a gusty four ball event. In a 4 ball best ball format, the winning duo finished 3 up as nine pairs tied at 2 up and a back count determined the result.
Result details from Harold Park trots list multiple races with winners and placements. Diva wins a heat, followed by Fearless Ann and Bon Avon in another race. Various divisions show minute distances and odds with jockeys and ser designations.
Athletes from Canberra and surrounding towns posted strong times at a local track meet. D. Barnes clocked 15.4 seconds in the hurdles, with C. Grimmond of Queanbeyan posting a solid 23 seconds for the 220 yards, and G. Cabot of Goulburn finishing well in 24.2. Junior and girls events showcased rising stars such as S. Freiberg and R. Sheehan, while veterans like D. Grimmond and D. Barnes anchored the field.
Stirling Moss driving a Lotus won the international Lady Wigram Trophy at Christchurch yesterday in a record time of 96 minutes 387 seconds for 21 1/2 miles. Jack Brabham finished second in a Cooper with John Surtees third, also in a Cooper.
Australia’s K. Fletcher defeated Newcombe of Australia 6-2 6-0 in the men’s singles semi final at the Auckland Invitation Lawn Tennis Championships on Sunday. Fletcher recovered from a tight first set to overwhelm Newcombe in straight sets.
Sunday Star notes Eastern Suburbs sprinter Raby Scott named captain of the NSW team touring New Zealand next month. The report lists teammates and events including 220 yard races and hurdles with Robyn Chapman and Robyn Seal achieving notable times.
John Rauch of Williams Street Oaks Estate was admitted to Queanbeyan Hospital after falling from a motor scooter in Railway Street Oaks Estate. Police said the scooter skidded on loose gravel at about 4 pm and he sustained back injuries.
Police hunt for man after a Saturday night explosion at the home of Mr Ledward Maurice Mattack, a mechanic living on Henry Street Regent. A tin can device filled with tacks and nails damaged the glasswork while Mr Mattack watched television with a friend.
Australia finished their final match with a 2 0 win overragan to complete five wins and two losses in the International Hockey tournament. They ended with 17 points overall, placing third behind India and Germany in a compact standings note.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.