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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1956

Page

4

Unclear fragmentary sports notation from Edmunds and Queanbeyan games

Fragmentary OCR notes show various sports results including rugby union and softball with incomplete team names and scores. Entities like Edmunds, Queanbeyan, Park appear with inconsistent formatting and likely inaccurate figures.

Agoy Union Amate Aina St. Edmunds Wa Edmunds Yarratumis Telopes Park Yarratumla Grammar Queanbeyan St. Edmunds Park Queantamat

Australians Prepare Final Touches Before Old Trafford Test

The Australian XI, led by Walters, prune their squad with net practice at London before the fourth Test at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Burke McDonald Hay and others compete for berths while Langley and Sams push for selection as England and Middlesex matches shape the lineup. The team departs for Manchester overnight after a final warm up against Middlesex.

London Old Trafford Thureday Middlesex Walther Tai Johngrm Kevin Miller Burke McDonald Hay Cone An Echer Beland Indwall Crawford Oil Langley Svar Sams Ongar Aun Jachine Leeds Maned Herd Oeen Ee Eer Sens Boaned Fagure England Craig Austra- Africa Peter Burge Ken Mackays Lord's Lock Laker Manchester

Middlesex Tourists Battle Australian XI On Second Day At Headlind

Australia declared at 232 with Rutherford and Warr contributing while Middlesex reply with 198 and 60 in the second innings led by Robertson Davidson Lindwall and Delisle in a tense day. Compton sustains hand injury as crowds peak at the county ground ahead of the Old Trafford test.

Middlesex Robertson Davidson Lindwall Birk Archer Lindwalls Titmus Crawford Hooker Bensud Delisle Fennnett Murray Sundrees

U S May Lift Smiley Ban On Australian Film

MPAA directors will decide this week whether to maintain the ban on the Australian film Emiley for references to illegal drug traffic. A spokesman said the production code denied the film approval due to a clause prohibiting depiction of illegal drug activity.

U.S Smiley New York Reuter Motion Picture Association of America Fim Emiley Aa! Soc Jadmin Iime

Australians Receive MBE At Buckingham Palace

Australia captain Tan Johnson and vice captain Keith Miller visited Buckingham Palace to receive their MBE awards from the Queen. The Australians were hosted at a dinner at the House of Lords with Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden among the guests.

London Australia Tan Johnson Keith Miller Buckingham Palace Lords Anton Anthony Eden

Easy Win In Pennsylvania Marks Tennis Victory

Bob Mark defeated Jand's J. J. Rob in Pennsylvania while Topetor Behan won 6-1 6-4 in the first round. In Chicago Herbie Flam, seed No 4, beat Moylan 3-6 6-3 1-5 6-3 6-3 as Moylan tiring in the late rounds. Women’s singles went to Wimbledon champion Bicirley who beat Althea Gibson 7-6 7-1 after a 5-2 rally down.

Tan Cham Bob Mark Jand J. J. Rob Pennsylvania Topetor Behan James Bohmldt Chicago Herbie Flam Moylan Flam Bicirley Negress Althea Gibson Miss Fry

Paranilo Wins First Money in Two Year Maiden Handicap

Paranilo a two-year-old colt trained in Sydney won the Two-year-old Maiden Handicap at Kembla Grange. Starting at seven to one he earned only £75, the colt’s first prize. Backed heavily, jockey Facanna Mae led Gold Baron near the finish.

Sydne Ait Paranilo Kembla Grange Paranilo Fara Ata Sydney Facanna Mae Heahiogears Gold Baron William Ingits

Canberra Team Disqualified From Ampol Trial

A Canberra crew listed as withdrawn in the Ampol Trial were disqualified after missing a control point due to tow issues. Mrs Edmonds and the team members faced protest as officials ruled no interference time could be guaranteed. The car, said to run well and unmarked, had earned 109 points before loading onto an Adelaide bound train for the return.

Canberra Meray Mra L. Edmonds Edface Brother Jack Bill Warner Edmonds Adelaide

Congress On Physical Education In Melbourne

The first Australian World Congress on Physical Education will be held in Melbourne during the week before the Olympic Games. It aims to explore physical education’s contribution to modern living and research, with teachers from around the world exchanging ideas on the subject's wide scope.

Melbourne Ane Sonia Tom

Louis Louisa Lou is Not Cleared to Fight

Former world heavyweight champion Joe Louis has a damaged heart according to Doctor Tevingaot as Illinois Athletic Commission reviews the case. Louis should limit activity and not wrestle for six months per Dr Slott’s recommendation.

Joe Loasaw Tevingaot Tlinois Athletic Loula

New Rider For Moyborough At Warwick Farm

Moyborough meets a new rider at Warwick Farm with Thompson aboard in the 6f Novice Handicap. Replenish is set to carry Thompson again after a Canterbury win, while Loch Linnie and Atlantic Sun attract attention from short-priced bookmakers. Other riders include D Fair and W Camer with Yolly Yo Drenthe and related entries listed for upcoming races.

Sydney Jack Thompson Moyborough Warwick Farn Thompson Rosehill Finisterre Canterbury L. Bridge Thompson Canterby Atlantic Sun Ahort Blackmarket Book Yolly Yo Drenthe D ‘Alr W. Camer Order of Fancy Y.O Royal Star New Melody New Card Linnhe Novich Kerrbrook Bolingbroke Eaine

Swab Inquiry Opens Into Grand Concise Drug Test Case

An inquiry by the New Jersey Central reports traces of a stimulant found in a sample taken after Grand Concise won the Second Im Provera handicap at Newcastle on July 14. Grand Concise, owned and trained by Lloyd Jones of Adamstown Heights, expressed shock at the positive result and the inquiry was adjourned to Friday.

Ing Egen N.J.C AJC Grand Concise Newcastle Lloyd Jones Adamstown Heights Midhunter Quick Knock Nj.c R. Dashburn Jones A.J.C

State Lottery No. 3649 Friday 13th Syndicate Details

State Lottery No 3649 1st 64844 Friday 13th syndicate led by Mrs A J Holt 22 South Parade Wagga 204 Celery syndicate Three of Us Richards 27 Hume Bt Matraville with names and addresses listed for participants and locations.

A. J. Holt South Parade Wagga Ganged Celery A. Barnard Richards Hume Bt Matravill

First Major Win With New Net For Elate Purgol

The article reports Elate Purgol securing a first major win using a new racket net. Purgol, a former open champion, is noted for returning after an injury that left the left arm withered.

Elate Purgol

Chef Fails to Swim Strait

Reporter notes a failed attempt to swim the 18.8 mile Strait between Port Angus and Washington State. The swimmer, Thomas from Port Angus, faced difficulties and did not complete the crossing.

Chef Victoria Columbia B.reuter Pt Lling Washington Ninarly Ely Hamel Perdon Apel Bort ‘Thomas Port Angustorla

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