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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1955
Page
5
Report summarizes bookmaker crackdowns in three states amid new legislation. Police guard premises while operators fortify venues with security measures and ferret out potential raids. Darwin and Port locations noted with involvement by unions and Nick Paspaley linked to Master Pearl company figures.
Royals lead 6-5 at half, then pull away to beat RAAF 16-6 in a tense main rugby match. Errors and loose play marked the first half, but Royals improved with penalties and tries as the game wore on.
The report lists morning results from Hunter Rugby Union fixtures. Royally beat Grammar 9 to 8 with tries by Keir and Tozer and goals by Scott. High 6 defeated Grammar 3 2 with multiple scorers. Grammar beat Bat Tih 17 12 thanks to Dav’s and Tuckwell tries and Carneg’e goal.
Good shooting marked opening rifle season with Jim McIntosh top scoring 38-89 and Tom Ashton close behind. The club plans its annual hall on July 22 to wrap up the event and honor top shooters.
Doomben Cup hopes for CASA MAY fade after a fall and veterinary checks. Cana and Persian Link were promoted as equal favourites after an easy Cardigal Handicap win. Sydney jockey Noel McGrath to ride Cana in the Cup, with Brisbane jockey Run Run Batam still positioned for mounts.
Gilbert Benavase of France missed ten goal attempts but still helped defeat Wide Bay 46 to 17 at Gympie. Benavase had previously kicked 64 goals in eight Queensland matches.
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