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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1957

Page

2

Darts Victory Sparks Royals Challenge in Wide League Night

The Royals suffered a 6-1 defeat as Darts Win To Royals dominated with strong finishing. Giants upset Eagles 6-1, while Magpies edged NCRSL 5-1. Blacks edged Whites 4-3 in a tight White vs Black clash with O'Brien aged 74 posting 115.

Royals I Royals Magpies NCRSL Eagles Giants Rle Canberra Brickyards University Blues Workmen's Clu Jack O'Brien Kn.rs L Ors Wellows Snakes O.rs II Eastlake O.r.s Surs Ashworth Smith Baukus Regis Ts Migurek Burkett Whites

Stars Expected For Table Tennis Titles At ACT Open

The holder of the ACT open singles title Michael Zabados, a former world champion, is expected to defend his title at the forthcoming Open championship. It is thought top players like Pat Cathcart, Newcastle champion Stan 30, and promising youngsters Cuff, McDonald and Michael Wilcox will compete. Also entered are ACT champions Buskevies, McEwan, Rigeyica and Mrs Sarah Landy.

Worl Michael Zabados Txo Pat Cathcart Newcastle Stan 30 Wonder Boys Cuff, McDonald Michael Wilcox A.C.T Buskevies, McEwan Rigeyica Sarah Landy

Head Bound By Agreement Amid Lew Hoad Prospective Turn

London report cites Lew Hoad possibly turning professional next week with Australian manager Cliff Sproule confirming talks. Hoad expected to leave for the United States to join Jack Kramer’s professional troupe, with Wimbledon and national doubles and singles commitments noted. Sproule says Hoad’s status remains under LTA contract and forbids public discussion.

London A.A -Hoad Hoa Dublea United States Dublin Dusseldorf Lew Lie L.T.A Sproule Hoad Jack Kramer Kramer Sydney Wimbledon Les Wwe Amer

Fined £50 For Selling Poor Vitamin Tablets in Sydney

Sydney reports Mr Gibson, SM, fined former secretary Dudley Keith Otton £50 on two charges of selling misrepresented vitamin tablets. Otton, trading as Vitamin Products, admitted falsely prescribed vitamin A and vitamin D tablets, with analysts finding excess vitamin A and contaminated vitamin D. Health official Walter Morgan cited distribution of a booklet “How to get well” and products manufactured by another firm. Otton previously served as administrator of NSW hospitals and secretary of the Hospitals Commission.

Sydney Gibson N.sw Ales Walter Morgan The Board of Health Otton Morgan H.W. Bellhouvr Hospitals Commission N.S.W

Firemen Rescue Women Trapped by Dense Smoke

Melbourne witnesses a theatre blaze on Flinders Street as eleven fire brigade appliances with ladders free twelve women from a third floor balcony after smoke trapped them. Patrons below were unaware until the manager announced the incident.

Melbourne Ice Flinders Street Tle Staty Mann

Price rises in France hit pocketbooks this year

Paris reports the new austerity programme raises postal and telephone charges and lifts petrol prices as part of a plan to generate 150 million pounds in new taxes this year and twice that amount in 1958. Luxury goods and household articles are set for price increases following government taxes approved by the National Assembly.

Paris

Narrow win for Hester in chaotic Sydney bout

Confusing report describes a boxing match where Hester gains a narrow advantage while opponents like Mes het and Donnell are cited. The piece notes rounds, fighting style, and a late effort by Stronmer but lacks clear dates or locations, reflecting a fragmented OCR transcription.

Donnell Iuiek

Darwin Gaoler's Appeal Upheld

An appeal against suspension by former gaoler Lewis Andrew Loyd at Fanny Bay prison was upheld by the Northern Territory Appeals Board after a four day hearing. The inquiry, led by Commissioner J My Allen, examined allegations of graft and discipline lapses amid a sudden expulsion of South Australian guards on 1 May.

Darwin Fanny Bay Lewis Andrew Loyd Northern Territory Appeals Board Boyd Beneat Pickersgill South Australia Gant J My Allen Priscona Roc. Wart Ward

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