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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 24, 1956

Page

4

England to name squad for fourth Test amid selection debate

The report outlines expected players for England's fourth Test against Australia at Manchester with uncertainty over several positions. West Australian John Rutherford and Alan Davidson feature in discussions, while Tom Graveney and Len Button face recall questions. Sheppard, 27, could lead an aggressive batting lineup if selected, and questions linger over Statham and Turney as possible inclusions.

Beavn Manchester Ora Traford Nels Londa Lords Middlesex Johm Rutherford Dowling N.E.W Smith Nottingham Eigen T Teata Norman Preston Press Associan Sheppard Pakis Perino Dasola Turney Stat Ham Jeman Graveney Statham Leeds England Sues Times Sheppards Australia

Marcos Defeats Johnson In Paints Decision

In Sydney a heavy weight bout ends with Marcos defeating Johnson on points after a hard fought 7th round. Johnson attacks throughout, but Marcos counters with measured combos as the crowd reacts to the final decision.

Marcos Johnson Sydney Montag Ricardo Don Brones Johnson N St Lou Boeing Effere Vic Fatrick Aarcos Finset Renda Jonson Patrck

State Lottery Syndicate Notices Across Regions

A fragmented OCR record lists multiple lottery syndicate entries and associated names and addresses across regions including Bertram Eastwood Guildford Gladesville and Sydney area. The notice mentions Stamina Overdue Geo Syl and New Start while crediting I Jones and G Shaw among others.

New Start R. Bly Ten N Gladesville

Fragments Sketch A Local Turbulence In Sparse Notation

Incomplete text fragment hints at a discussion of play and time with references to Compton and a ball but details are unclear. The legible names suggest a cricket or sports context, yet no coherent event or outcome is stated. The piece reads as garbled OCR from a historical page.

Daring Mac In Form For Warwick Farm

Daring Mac eyes a strong showing at Warwick Farm meeting with a Winter Welter win record and key rivals Hans Lucky Stride and Love To All behind. Livorno High Sovereign and Royal Greetings are also noted contenders in sprint and welter events with several horses carrying light weights and favorable barriers.

Mac Han Cragsley Iden Hans Lucky Stride Love To Daring Mac Briar Bush Herole High Sovereign Bir Dolphin Royal Greetings R. George Canterbury George Campsie Granita Finisterre Jerry Welter Vover Crawford Austrie Ay Ton Tom Dili Lind Erich Livorno Prince O Lindwall Queensland Ron Archer Coraini Tralia Tiinola Gundabidgee Bermuda Pharoah St. Lazare Maddocks Middlesex Cassell Nilo Sir Dias With &Sa Viranga Fon Alandra Vista Romberg Edrich Waterford Compton Lindwal FARM Ated Daytonia Theor Nyal Greetings Hs Udgelico Sted Lach Linnhe Lady Rosans Narine Moonvale Atworth Melody W. Edrich Otan Atlantic Sun Tramielia It On Wood Rat of Shannel Auanfilia G. Deliste Royal Star Uy Forest Nymyh Hooker Tourikea Vowrosea Idje Dell Semay Jonaleen Tinvald Eloier Adelaide Kerrbrook Kenham Ha Winnetou Cowle Bolingbroke Pacemna Leval Greatta Sawabeplenish Fair Dream King Alma Culzean Sir Moor

AJ C Charges Two After Doon Hearing

Sydney reports that at a hearing on E Doon's case two men, J Woods and D Mumtyre, were charged on two counts. Doon faced a two year disqualification from the Newcastle Jockey Club for handling Burradella at Broadmeadow on June 4. Woods defaulted at Newcastle on June 4, leading to an inquiry into Doon's betting sheets and the club's ruling.

Sydney E. Doon Auatrath Sookman Cler J. Woods D. “Mumntyre Ita Dedalon Om Doon Ap Boot Newcastle Jockey Club Burradella Broadmeadow Woods Newcastle N.C Doon

Moss Wins Bari Grand Prix in Maserati

Stirling Moss won the over 2000 c.c. class at Bari Grand Prix driving a 2500 c.c. Maserati. The event took place in Bari Italy on Monday according to Reuters.

Moss Bari Italy A.A.P Reuter Bruin Stirling Moss

Grammar Beats Ainslie In Junior Rugb Union

Grammar defeated Ainslie 11 to 6 in the ACT Junior Rugby Union match. Nelson Barnes excelled in defense, Danis McMillan and Bruce Kelly led the forwards, and Tony Hunter stood out at fullback. John Gay scored a long-range try as Grammar dominated play and earned the late victory with strong backline execution.

Grammar Danis McMillan Bruce Kelly Bartila David Coggan John Bennett John Gay Ainslie Jeff Coplans Any Grammar

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