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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1954
Page
6
A chaotic report details disrupted events at Doomben where heavy rain threatens attendance and shelter. Tesla owner A T Marinovic hoped to connect the network with Brisbane’s newest branches, while officials note logistics and weather impact on plans and crowd comfort.
Riflemen posted high scores on Saturday for the Vic Hughes Exteld and Ken Taylor Trophy. Jack Lloyd and Neville led with 78 each, Lloyd hitting 40 in the second stage and nine bullseyes. Lionel Le Carty, a former member from Sydney, also posted a notable total as the event progressed.
The article lists results from B Grade and Reserve Grade basketball with teams like High I d, St. Cre aptyn, Magee, Uni er, Ord Bt Cane, Thisties J d, High 26 10, West Queanbeyan 14, jeien 11363, Reserve Grade highs, and players such as Robins, Ainslie, Mariana 12 7, WarAaf Galahs 11.5. It notes key players RALC will rely on Rooks, Donnelly, Andrew, and the Grauraushas brothers for upcoming games with matches: Alnslie V RC, Snakes YALC A, and Ya Ty RM Btu! at 8.30 pm, with times 5:20 pm, 7:30 pm, and 8:30 pm respectively.
Eastlake suffers a tight low scoring defeat at Jewules Oval as Mithiikie strengthens its position in the national football standings. The match features rugged play and disputed calls with a crowd of about 800 watching Manuka and Queanbeyan performances shaping the outcome. standout attackers from Manuka and Eastlake contribute goals while Parra and Turner anchor their defenses.
Ainslie fought hard to overturn Stowax in a tense contest as Turner battled desperately to salvage a result. Pratt, Bachin, Hawke and Loftus kicked key goals for the winning side while Browning, Ronk and Lyon added others. Brown, Keogh, James and Cyons Fer Turn contributed solidly as Radcliffe and Lindsay influenced play.
The Minor Grades list top players and goalkickers from Queanbeyan Acton Manuka Ainslie Eastlake and rival clubs. Names include Acton, Rickman, Hawke, Quigg, Wall, Lynch, Webb, Hannan, Menzies, King, and many others highlighted for time, goals, and skill across junior sections.
Tarien surged to the lead in a winter handicap at Canterbury. Tego and other pacers chased hard as Tarien opened a clear gap, finishing strongly to secure victory amid a chaotic stretch.
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