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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1956

Page

4

Rain Delays Test as Australian Five Faces Sticky Leeds Wicket

Weather forecasters warn of thunderstorms delaying the Test and a repeat of a rain altered Leeds affair. Australia, trailing England, hope McDonald and Craig combine on a drying pitch while Laker and Lock spearhead spin.

Australia Burke Alsure England Stralia Leeds Laker Lock Trafford Batemen Leeda Uma McDonald Craig Craigs MacKay Miller Archer Benaud Maddocks Johnson Lindwall Ing

Bracegirdle Cup Won At Royal Canberra Golf Club

The Bracegirdle Cup was won by Corrigan and Mrs M Jobson with a net 68, at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Saturday. Results list several pairs with scores and best gross by Corrigan and Jobson, along with four ball and stableford results from Sunday.

Coregan M. Jobson Royal Canberra Golf Club Trear Leighton Bracegirdle Lady Bracegirdle Corrigan L. Bourke E. Deer W. Madigan E. McGarrigle J. Byrne B. Smith D. Corrigan A. Quigley H. Bigsings K. Peter M. Penglase J. McCracken M. Douglas K. Carnall K. Hedberg Stableford G. Kelly P. McGinde A. Canning P. Luton K. Robertson

Central Wins Match Of Fast Open Hockey

Central defeated Barton by one goal to nil in a fast open match with strong defence. Cuthbertson scored for Central from a penalty corner, while Barton’s Johnston and Day missed chances as both sides held firm. The day also saw Old Canberrans and Presbyterians draw four all in a hard fought A grade game.

Central Barton Cuthbertson Johnston Day Old Canberrans Presbyterians Canberrans Col Her Walker Brew Skein Mitchell Bt. Patrick's Mulcany O'Sullivan Cook Queanbeyan St. Edmund's

Throsby Eyes Pennant in Close Reid Showdown

Reid edged Braddon and Throsby in a tight A men division contest as Leo Lonergan and C Boag powered the singles with five straight wins. Across grades, North University shocked Turner in B men while Forrest and Forrest II posted key results in mixed divisions and other B and C sections.

Reid Leo Lonergan C. Boag Braddon Throshy Flinders Reid Turner North University Forrest II D. Forrest A da. Turner Eee A. Reid Forrest Yarralumla Reld Barton D. Turner Ains D. Throaby Il D. Forrest Urner I Alnalie Fl. Red Throsby D. Flinders D. Barton Fyshwick Bt Patrick Arene Ainsiie Burton Throsby T Ainslie Narrabundah Divaton D. Reid Reid I Ainn Nin A. Griffith Reid IT Fynwick D. &J. Patrick's Warrabundah Athena Causeway Braddon I D. Braddon

French Cyclist Wins Tour De France Title

Roger Wulko of France won the 4450 kilometre Tour de France, finishing in Paris after a 22 stage race that began July 5. He completed the event in 124 hours 2 minutes 16 seconds.

Paris Bunday A.A.P.- Reuter Roger Wulkowiak France

Australian jockey Scoble lands four winners at Hurst Park

In London the Australian jockey Scoble rode four winners at Hurst Park Surrey yesterday his four wins included a hat trick across the final three races.

Breasley Rices London AAP Reuter Scoble Hurst Park Surrey Yeterday

Unclear fragment about payment offer and secretary dispute

Fragmentary text hints at a dispute over offering more money to a person, mentioning a secretary and a harsh judgment. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities to verify.

Balkan Defeats Wistula 2 0 In A CT Showdown

Balkan edges Wistula 2 0 as Sapousek and Paglica score after halftime pressure. Wis tula dominates first half with goalkeeping saves by Donhal and sun in Michel eyes disrupts, while Balkan capitalizes on a penalty and a corner. Final score Balkan 2 Wistula 0 with Napaq Canberra and others trailing in standings.

Balkan Rum Ysterday Yang Weis Canberra United Hollandia Wistula Naples Napad Dnipros Cadets Wastula Tw Balkan Donhal Bender Hannah Aachenburger Aide Sena Sl Deutch Michel Sapousch Paglica Sapousek

Queanbeyan Acton dominates junior football round

In national football action the Queanbeyan Acton side posts a strong junior win while Ainslie and Manuka feature in multiple matchups. Eastlake and Budd battles mirror the day’s midseason contests with several players scoring across periods.

Federal Golf Ends in Draw After Tense Finish

The President's and Captain's teams tied eight to eight at the Federal Golf Club after a late surge by the Captain's side. G Marrington and H Whelan won the K 3 Darming best ball with four points, while other scores included Daly and Stuart five, Davey and R Buyer seven, and O Rorke with T Moore seventeen. About 40 men attended a dinner. The fourball opening on Sunday went to Mr and Mrs Clinard with net 71 off a 30 handicap. gross won by R Chalker and Mrs B Valence.

Federal Golf Club Anish Darming Tableford G Marrington H. Whelan Daly Stuart Davey R. Bey. Chatker D. Mauriee K. Parmody L Thominson TL. Helier G. Hellier Tour Fon R. Tilhy O'Rorke T. Moore Bs Wall Heather Mrs. Clinard R. Chalker B. Valtence

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