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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1954
Page
6
In a tight junior rugby final, St Patricks defeated Amalle Golda with a decisive score while Graivara and R. Mantington contributed to the win. The match featured a fast open game with late key plays sealing the outcome.
The article notes mixed results from grades with YMCA AMC and University teams yet to open accounts. Highlights include improved uniforms and adherence to sample guidelines. The draw for the next round lists July 19 fixtures with referees and umpires assigned for several matches across venues.
A damaged report notes a fractured right thumb sidelining a key Australian forward. specialist X rays advised rest. Plan to reshuffle Backrow with Norm Provan likely to move to second row and Brian Davies promoted to a starting role.
Monday draw results show Lottery No. 2121 with First prize 10.763 to Our tun syndcate run by L Allemby at 36 Lambton. Second prize 69.840 to All In synd.cate with multiple names. Lottery No. 3322 also drawn with First prize 5,020 to Faith agedicate and Mrs W Rogers, 3 Prince Street Randwick, plus entries for Birrell Street Bondi Junction and other named participants.
The article lists horses and connections for the Winter Double Handicap with references to Stablemates and several runners such as Gallant, Lutes, Spearbert, Joy Lad, Plat, Nag French, Silence, Osborne, Seacraft and others. It notes Ellence and Newa with retart mentions and hints at favourites and odds around 57.0.
In a lively week of racing on the Belmont Park course, Plato Surprise dominates the action with a strong run over the main event. Other horses mentioned include Maiourog, Tetatened, Pisto, and Liquid, with a crowded field from Honey Rose to Blue Tavern enhancing the card.
National juniors for Wagga selection and training details appear with scattered names and locations. The report lists participants and mentions Canberra, Grif Ath Park, and Sunday venue for a training session.
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