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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1956

Page

3

Unclear National Series Ends Early Amid Melbourne Contention

Uncertain reports show rapid changes as the National Series may finish a week early to suit Melbourne fans. Young sprinter James Parrington of Toronto East York track club dominates in Toronto events with a 100 metres fast time, while officials weigh postponements and records for upcoming finals and semi finals.

Sinage Toronto Aterine Tomer Alnyile James Parrington East York Ahould Queanbeyan Sonia Gmde Fred Foote Turner Ontario Mastine Armateur Athletic Union Parrington Formance Christopher's School

Empire Rifle Trophy Winners At Bisley Meet

Britain led the Commonwealth at Bisley claiming the Empire Rifle Trophy with 1 450 points while Canada 1 424 and South Africa 1 410 followed. Major George Twine helped steer the team as Australia and West Indies posted strong scores in this decades old shooting contest.

Kingston-Ni Britain Briteim Canada South Africa Aus Traija Cuss Wet Indies Wilds Meyelter Australia Great House

El Khobar Early Epsom Favourite in Sydney Racing Note

El Khobar Early is noted as the favourite for Epsom Handicaps with plans for Doomben Ten Thousand and the Epsom event. The one mile race is set for September 29 with the Metropolitan meeting two days later. El Khobar carries weight for age 9st in the Epsom context.

Sydneyxx Monasy— Doomben el Khober Epsom Metropolitan el Jobar

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