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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 16, 1952

Page

2

Rugby Union Fiji Seeks Extra Player for Test

Sydney Fiji journalist notes Rusiate Vuruya and Bore co mamtralia discuss bringing an extra player for the first test. World’s nest lock forward Voton expected to strengthen the side as the team works on backline handling and ruck power ahead of the tour.

Vuruya Forwari Voton Rugby Ur Fifa Rusnetr Anu Inchulon Roly Crich Ijian

Belgium Defeats France in Davis Cup Round

Belgium defeats France three matches to two in a Davis Cup round. Philippe Washer beat Paul Rumy 8 0 to 7 0 4 3 and Jackie Bien defeated Robert Abe 15 13 6 4. Italy beat Denmark 4 1 over the weekend with Thy in action.

Parib Tueaday Belgium France Yeaterday Tonteet Pompei Thaly Denmark Paul Rumy Jackie Bien Robert Abe

Budge Fatty Beats Rose to Take Open Championship

Stockholm Tuesday report states Budge Fatty, U S former Wimbledon champion, defeated Australian Mervyn Beena in the men’s singles final of the Open lawn tennis championships. Rain interruptions halted play and prevented mixed doubles. Mary Legerdorg of Sweden was named scheduled opponent for Patty in nearby events.

Stockholm Rudge Petty United States Mervyn Beena Patty Yeater- Uy Mir Pally Amv Mary Legerdorg Sweden

Australian flag raised at Helsinki Olympic Village

Report from Helsinki outlines selection for the Australian team with Merv Wood John Treloar John Davies and Dick Garrard among leading candidates for managerial posts. It notes athletes Morris Curotta and Don Landy will miss the 100 and 500 metres respectively and Shirley Strickland is drawn in the women’s 100 metres with competition from Yvette Monginou and others.

Helsinki Olympic Village Ore Gamon Area Merv Wood John Treloar John Davies Dick Garrard Sare Morris Curotta Don Landy Shirley Etrickland Monda Marjorie Dacknow Shirley Strickland Fussin Vera Kaland Bikovg Quis Shivas Britain Misa Jackson Yvette Monginou Cripps Thesaratels Masts Dovel Morn Corottel Suver Eoriv Leone Leslee Japan Kiotehi Yamama Wint London America Mal Waitheld Rey Scott Pic Village Adrian Knott Australia Dick, Garffard Scott Ferce Helsinki Daily Express

Surrey triumph in English cricket report muddled text

A fragmentary London cricket item mentions Surrey and Peter May with unclear phrasing. It references a match or event at Kent and a questionable tally of 217 runs. The garbled text includes scattered names and places such as Hartel and Fane, but the main outcome is obscured in the OCR.

London Surrey Winaveur Peter May Foglury Motthants Park Brorke

San Domenico Proves Fast In Rosehill Trials

In Sydney Rosehill trials Ban Domenico posted a remarkable four furlongs in 35 seconds and a final 11 for the last furlong, with standout 27 feet out from the start. Phil Tresa showed speed over four furlongs in 50, while Golden Brew and Eagle Prince clocked six furlongs in 1 16. Liberal King is tipped for the Welter Handicap after a 1 45 five furlongs trial.

Sydney Ban Domenico Howehill Canterbury Ban Domeneo Thealta W. Hogg Phil ‘Tresa Vietotle Park Lightwvelgnt Alot Sal Edit Sare Alan Phil Trew AL Randwick Osborne Golden Brew Eagle Prince Ramiwick High Brew

Lottery results hint at Sydney syndicate draws

A scrambled report lists numerous prize numbers and syndicate names across Sydney areas including Drummoyne Redfern Newtown Balmain and Pyrmont with references to holders such as A Ede wards L O Neill and James Karps. The piece reflects a chaotic OCR style with many unclear fragments.

Sydney Tiestay Hurry Up Syndicaty Pater J Tagoures Victoris Road Drummoyne Edwards P.O. Redfern Land If Syndicate Lb. O'Neill Stactionataiden Hostel Wilant Errest Newtown Sth Eizabeth Multan Stirs Artarmon Ath Vice Roy Syndicate James Karps Box of Lectan

Man and girl charged with murder and robbery

In Centree Court today Tye Hy Rydney charged alongside a 3 year old and a 19 year old girl with murder and robbery. They allegedly assaulted Wilfred John McCarthy and took about £2 10s. Bell and Dennison, charged with murder, awaited further action as remand continued and July 28 set for further charges.

Rydney TyeHy Mami Man Centre Court Toda Jack Bell Jad Purer Cloreen Eunice Den-nison Bell Dennison Wilfred John McCarthy Mr. Sargenon Ball

Fitness Test For Grammar Boys At Canberra School

The annual fitness test for Grammar boys in Canberra involved a 30 minute run with times around 15.2 minutes and scoring by house. Winners earned points for their house with Winni ngcure Points, Bheatte House scoring 21, Blax land 19, and Jones 33. The course started at the school and ran a ridge route along Red Hill and Muggs Way back to the school.

Nnu-1 Crosteaustry Enea Canberra Atte Lape Tike Wan W. King Oddie Ry Harrin Qinners Ovar Ud Ula Cock Yee F Ania Blaxland Jones Shrouhar Russell Garouga

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