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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1956
Page
10
Fragmentary text suggests Matrone involved in trial proceedings with unclear details. The readable lines indicate a focus on trial events and possible irregularities. Names, dates, and exact charges are not legible.
Yass edged Canberra 12 10 in a Group 8 inter-town rugby clash after a tense finish. Waters and Greenwood crossed for Yass plus Moore and Greenwood on target, while Leeder and Kelly scored for Canberra with Hawke and Peters adding goals.
The document lists men’s basketball draw and schedules across venues including YMCA and RMC with teams such as Eastlake Rovers Lithuanians and Shamrocks. Several times and groups are noted like 8 30 and 3 4 with matches at ARC and Forestry WWRAAF.
Turner beat Eastlake by two points in a tight junior rules match to secure a grand final berth. Manuka and Ainslie led in semi finals while Queanbeyan Acton moved up in the Midgets table as finals grounds were discussed.
The Canberra Miniature Rifle and Pistol Club announced top scorers for the monthly aggregate and handicap. J Lodge led the aggregate with 473, while in the monthly medal Manton won, Winter second, and Lodge top scored 575 in the handicap with Manton 556 and Wigley 538 also listed among top finishers.
Canberra Rifle Club held its annual social to present trophies for the 1955 56 season. Prizes were awarded by captain Roy Hudson and vice captain Jim McIntosh. Notable scores included J McIntosh 99.8 and L McLeod 97, with R Hudson claiming the grand yearly aggregate.
Thistles beat Magpies 12 10 in A grade. Queanbeyan Rovers 16 defeated Check ing. Marians won on forfeit against St Patrick's. Causeway Rovers 13 over High II 7. High I defeated West Queanbeyan 7. A Reserve: High OT 16 over Grammar I 4. Turner 11 4. Ex- Tech 16 over Queanbeyan Dodgers 6. Telopea 6 over C.Y.M. 1. B grade summaries include forfeits and wins for Grammar and Woolworths, with various scores noted.
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