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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1967
Page
2
Local notices announce removal of red sand gravel and river gravel from Sandy Garden area. Rotary crew Led by Keith Westner will move material and perform leveling, soil fills, and lawn work at Panagy River site with contractors LES Hall and Lonardir in charge. Proceeding to yard work and drive stone installation.
In Invercargile New Zealand Jim Clark the former world motor racing champion won the Teretonga International motor race BRM and configurations for the New Zealand Grand Prix a series of mishaps and engine troubles affected rivals Denis Hulme Brabham and Gardner while Clark held a steady pace with Palmer and Attwood among the challengers in the event held at Teretonga Park.
Fragmented ad filled with mixed notes and phone numbers for dressmaking, painting, buying, and announcements. Mentions Mort Street Canberra Times and the Canberra Key Hotel with scattered details and incomplete entries.
Vague OCR fragment notes a ram sale at Cooma Showground with unclear lines and possible vote or turnout mention. No discernible names organizations dates or outcomes are readable.
Australian Kerry O'Brien shattered his second local two mile record in 48 hours at the Boston indoor track meet. He surged past Tom Katie with a late lap to win in 4 06, as fellow Australian Tony Benson placed fifth and Sam Blais led early before fading.
Rain and heat battered the weekend YMCA Sailing Club junior regatta with under 18 sailors facing harsh conditions. Gary Dowthwaite led in one heat while Gail Wedall claimed overall honors as steady winds faded, and racing in Northbridge produced multiple retirements after boats hit buoys.
Terrific for Sydney Cap is highlighted in Wellington as a potential factor in the Lines Cup following the recent racing event. Bi weights and form from the meeting are noted, with Dr A MacGregor mentioned in relation to the weight adjustments and the four-year-old horse’s handling.
Arnold Palmer sits atop the leaderboard as he builds on his defending champion status at the Los Angeles Open. Brewer, Brewer, and Brewerish competitors push for the title while Brewer struggles with several failed putts in the third round at LA course.
A Cape Town boxer with a 12 year professional career was informed this week that he has been reclassified from white to a coloured person of mixed race under local rules. The move follows a regional policy review affecting race classifications in sport.
The report describes Ronnie Van Darl Walt 40 facing classification challenges under South Africa's race laws as white players struggle against apartheid era rulings. It notes: Palmer’s fringe coverage, Huffman chairmanship, and a 67 under-par event, with golfers like Boros, Casper, Cramp ton, and Moshiner listed in a tense sports wrap that also mentions a controversial flag of racial policy and a troubling incident of a spectator or athlete being knocked down.
Ken Woods of Queanbeyan repeated a remarkable bowls double on Saturday, once again becoming the youngest participant to win the F1 District title. The event saw Woods deliver precise draws and consistent length, confirming his rising status in the district bowls scene.
Maurie Reid reshuffles Woden with Bob Morigen opening, backed by Warry Strang, against North Canberra. Key performances include Reid’s bold captaincy and a shaky chase by Queanbeyan, while Northern Suburbs edge toward a first innings lead amid strong bowling from Kingston and Bulras.
First grade scoreboard fragment lists various student names and scores across subjects, indicating class activity and performance. The text references teachers and totals, with partial results and student entries such as Towlekeit and Welton.
In a local pageant segment at Haward, contestants Clewy, Connelly, Huckmter, and others competed for top spots. Results highlight the third prize winner and notable performances by several participants in an informal grade level event.
The Southern Districts hosts an annual rifle meeting with top marksmen from Circarni Giauthurn and allied clubs. Contests see challengers from Orange Sydney and Wenkin Bh in a tight field while Jim Darka Revues Navale earns high praise for his performance.
The weekend racing page lists numerous results and notes from tracks including Seatac, Novice events, and a variety of names and horses in uneven OCR. It mentions wins, placements, and odds, but the text is heavily garbled with inconsistent spacing and stray phrases. Major entities such as venues, horse names, and event types are present but not consistently legible.
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