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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1955

Page

8

Persian Link In Good Distance Workout At Doomben

Doomben morning track notes report Persian Link pacing seven furlongs in 1.4 and near the front, with other contenders like Casa and Royal Legend showing in trials. Finito and Santvtsly, among others, prepared for the Donnyhe Cup as betting markets displayed a wide field including Surprise Ending and Legend.

Brishane Fursday Link Eagle Farm Ivan Connertions Erain Link Fang Doomben Bandaca Royal Legend J. O'Rulvan New Yealandera Hutton Finite J. South Stable Donnihen le Bay Hei Saathie Raturdmy Huttan Finito Livorno Portian Cink Rand Topic Pharaoh's Castle Finito Priory

Moonee Vailey Order Of Favouritism

In a list of entries including Maide n Hurdle and Hunt Steeple, horses with curious names and owners compete in a crowded race card. Notable entries include Maiden Hurdle contenders and Steeple entries such as Palvation Bay and Viking names, with various breeders and riders listed among the participants.

Sournefield Breese Bibette Girton Herwa Glenwick Tana David City Gilbert Actua Storm Posen Tady Darling Vinetta Blur Tase Hunt Steeple Palvation Bay Minger Valine Tilbrites Mernda Dantry Straight Arrow Lady Bouyant Wee Banke Walter

Alcoholic Possums Troubles Darwin Community

A Darwin district reports a spate of drunken possums causing nuisance by raiding alcohol from homes and bars. Residents claim the animals, drawn by available liquor, have formed playful “syndicates” across suburbs, prompting fear and calls for action.

Newcastle Defeats Brisbane in Tough Brisbane Rugby Clash

BRISBANE, Tuesday. N.8.W. Country Rugby Union side defeated Brisbane ATTA at the Mixhibition Ground. Newcastle forwards T. Riley and R. Frost starred as N.E.W. rallied from a 12-3 deficit at half time. Scorers included T. Riley, R. Frost with tries, W. Gunther, C. Burke with penalties, and J. McMahon converting. Brisbane replied with Larkind, Brash, and several goals.

Brisbane Brisbane Atta Newcastle T. Riey R. Frost N.E.W N.W Ave Mintea Nalw T. Riley Ry Frost W. Gunther Ootong C. Burke J. McMahon Ia Jet Larkind Thea J. ‘Brash

Olympic invitations accepted by 45 countries

Forty five nations have accepted invitations to participate in the Melbourne Olympic Games next year. The Organising Committee chief executive Lieut Gen W Bridgeford announced the count and noted several late responses from Sweden, Canada, Brazil, Italy and others. Authorities said additional nations are expected to confirm soon as preparations continue.

Melbourne W. Bridgeford Sweden Jape Denerel Bridefard Keema Salvador Duten Poder Minaton Italy Eam

Judge Warns Air Ace Over Speeding Charge

Judge Prior in the Appeals Court warned Air Ace pilot Titan Oates that he faces a culpable driving charge after a speeding conviction. Angerson of S.A. had convicted Oates and fined him 22 on March 20. Optex noted Oates’s repeated speeding since 1947, upholding the conviction and fin e and suspending sentence until December 23.

Tueeda Titan Oates Prior Ave Ing Angerson S.A Prior Optex Hadeen Oates’ Meonce

Sprinkler Mead For a Track Permission Sought

The Department of the Interior was asked to approve a track near Sprinkler for a four furlongs event. A photo panel might appear and first payments were noted. Meeting dates for the coming season were submitted to the Southern Districts Racing Association, listing Racine and Trojan as hosts with dates including March 20 and April 14.

Hig Carperre Nave Cestall Rome Ieee

Davis Cup Squad Leaves London for U S Tour

The Davis Cup team plans to depart London with players including Hoad and Rosewall, under team manager Harry Henman, aiming for a Chicago training stop before the Davis Cup matches. Rumors of Davis involvement with Brisbane surface as team preparation continues in Australia.

U.S Harry Henman Hoad Hartwig Will Ranevra Poonee New Chicago Davin Cs Bexinn

Nagle Uphill in UK Open Qualifying Report

The report covers Kel Nagle's uphill run in the UK Open qualifiers with emphasis on his putting and a target score near 14 under par. It notes yesterday’s old course effort by Thuisnn and Phonan's top performance, while Australian Booth and New York or Sydney entries show potential to challenge for a spot on the new course.

Bath Amorewl Tuna Aquifers Bruke Huemplon Waert Phonan Booth Bydney Byrn Gol Thomson Aurea Amon

Plan For Portable Boxing Ring Proposal Reported

A spokesman described plans for a portable boxing ring to be used in Canberra and Queanbeyan. The initiative by amateur boxing groups aims to create flexible venues for lightweight bouts and matches, signaling a possible new era for local boxing events in regional Australia.

Aca Canberra M. Portalls Boning

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