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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 27, 1958

Page

4

Canberra Athletes Hampered by Bus Breakdown in Sydney

A.C.T. athletes faced a disadvantage due to a bus breakdown delaying their arrival in Sydney until after 1 pm. Rested competitors show promise with sub junior and junior events led by Ullan Scott Highland Club and John Whittingham South Canberra posting solid heat times and finals placements across 100 and 440 yard events, hurdles, long jump and shot put.

Canberra Sydney Ullan Scott Highland Club John Whittingham Col Robbie South Canberra George Stenner Highbs Club George Brown Charlie Hawes Alan Bird Ing. J. Davis B. Grazauskas North Canberra John Robbie

New Records Set At Country Championships

Brian Wilkinson of Muswellbrook emerged as a top all round swimmer at the country championships in Dubbo. He won three events and set three country records including 4.48 for 440 yards freestyle and 400 metres and 1 0 0 for the 110 yards senior freestyle.

DU Spy Brian Wilkinson Muswellbrook Dubbonesterly Wilkinson C. Humphreys Gathercole West Wyalong K. Dich F Thirroul B.B . Babis Kurri G. Brook

Riddle of Drowned Man With Coat On Back Solved?

Police in Sydney investigate a drowning case with the body found wearing a two piece suit and coat turned front to back. Officials have yet to determine the cause of death or identify the man.

Sydney Gemortay

Resulta-par event notes unclear players and scores

Fragmentary OCR read lists multiple players with varied scores and down or up calls. Names such as Fr Reeve Moa Crumpin Niles May Gh Capello appear with uncertain contexts and scoring marks, making a coherent result difficult.

C. Low Fr Reeve J. Balichanders Crumpin Tae Niles B. ‘May G. Capello

Stableford Four-Ball Winners Narrow Victory at Royal Canberra

Harry Downes and Jack Fingleton won the four-ball stableford at Royal Canberra with 61 points. Ron Green and Pete Luton led early with 49 but tied runners up on 49 after countback with Bob Mitchell and Ken McFadyen and Alec Blazer and Ted Hook, all on 49.

Harry Downes Jack Singleton Royal Canberra Ron Green Pete Luton Bob Mitchell Ken McFadyen Alec Blazer Ted Hook Fingleton K. McFadyen A. W. S Slater E. Hook H. Clapson F. Murray J. Hamilton J. Robinson R. E. Clark R. E. Clark (7) and ‘G. Shisholm (14) 47, G. Kimlin (3) and EK. J.’ O'Neill B. R. Cor‘Inick G. Wearne K. J. Traynor M' Jacobs A. Thom J. Odgers

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