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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1957
Page
8
In a tight football clash Ainslie held off Queanbeyan despite rain, building a midgame lead and fending off late Tigers pressure. Key moments included Platt and Hincksman scoring for Ainslie while Ray and Parsons orchestrated Queanbeyan’s replies, final margin four points.
In a rough contest Manuka claimed the win despite a scoreless spell and a slow start. Early action saw Pini, Turner, and Brown exchanging goals as each side pressed in the packs. By halftime Manuka led 3 3 21 with Turner steadying Turner Squad as Manuka intensified in the second term with Mullins Newcombe Parsons Pini and Brown finding the net while Clear contributed for Turner.
In the Narra bundah game Moody's early ruck dominance for RMC matched by Walsh roving. Eastlake's Robbe scored twice and Hutchinson added, while Pat Robbie held the Cadets' defense as Moody notch. Final: Eastlake 14 2 1 0 6 RMC 11 11 4 0 0.
National Football Scores reports results across Canberra area teams with Manuka overcoming Queanbeyan 110-41 and Eastlake 1621405 beating R T1153. Manuka led by Brown 10 and W Woods 4 while Turner and Ainslly U-1 posted notable scores as Kantlake and Kantlake rivals displayed strong play.
Goulburn extended its winning streak with a 14 to 6 victory over Queanbeyan at Goulburn in the Rugby Union competition. Highlights include strong tackling by Turn er and Hobbs, Hale scoring twice, and early 8-0 lead at half time. For Queanbeyan Brown and Noffke left the field but recovered to earn six points, with Armour adding a penalty and Morton a 50 yard dash try.
Forestry edged Easts 22 8 in a forwards driven match at Canberra with Schaumberg and Tweedie scoring for Forestry and Murray booting penalties and goals. Notaras starred for Easts and several players shone in a robust, low-scoring affair.
In a Dent Memorial clash Northern Suburbs narrowly edged Royal Military College 15 to 15 as captains Ollivier and McGuire led rugged forward packs. Norths capitalized on late pressure with Constance sprinting in after Strickland’s dash to seal the win amid a back and forth brimming with lineouts and tense scrums.
Royals win 29 3 with Meore Gilmour Radcliffe Keeley and Hamilton across for tries as RAAF presses late but cannot breach the defence. Norths score a late penalty and Royals secure the win on heavy ground with fast raids and strong forward work.
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