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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

9

Manuka II safeguards squash double chance in ACT finals

AT SC squash action Manuka II secured a double chance as ANU's Vitaly won his semifinal and Ken f faced strong opponents. McLonna topped Williams in a men’s match while Pratley and others delivered notable results across grades, with overall week results summarised.

Manukajei C. Txaranakan Manuka Bill Cole Bert Vitaly Treasury Sadashkar Ingla “Prohabih Tel Celm Althoug Eiaty Mey Sato Wlone McLonna Cum Williams Dick Pratley

RL referees and players struggle through a dismal season

Fragmentary OCR notes show multiple names including Lusty Seay Bangura Chan Kier and AITKEN involved in a weary season. Reports mention defeated competitions and missing absence by Shen, with references to matches and a treasury round. The text is garbled but indicates ongoing games and attempts at displays amid poor results.

Bangura Merce Chan Kier Army Peter Lusty Seay Treasury Pearson

Furniture sale and bedding bargains in Canberra room sets

Classified ad advertises affordable bedroom furniture and bedding with deep quilted maids and lounge sets. It promises today only prices from 39 dollars, savings up to 85 dollars, and discounts on desks and school furniture. Details are jumbled but indicate sale on canberra interior furnishings with easy terms and limited quantities.

Atandegattang Simou Sandor Vaidir Ae Redipont Canberra

Watson Gymnasts Shine at Sydney Championship

Gymnasts from Watson Primary School excel at the NSW country and state level in Sydney weekend championships. In Junior 2 and Junior 10 divisions seven of thirteen girls qualified for NSW State titles, Watson teams won, and six firsts plus two seconds were earned in individual events. Romana Schwarzaugh topped the junior grades, with Kim Papas, Kerrie Dixon, Cindy Papas, and Caroline Mack among top performers.

Watson Nsw Sydney Watson Primary Peters Umar Prade Romana Schwarzaugh Kim Papas Lee Kime Pat Smith Ny EL Kerrie Dixon Cindy Papas Land Caroline Mack Mereculty Ason Queanbeyan Lynehern Telopea Rere Tyneham Lyneham Joel Rekon Daramalan Wnion Satur Lyompwction

Sharpe's century for Yorkshire shines in a tough day

The report highlights Sharpe scoring a century for Yorkshire as conditions hampered others, with Yorkshire skipper Brian Clare noting Sharpe’s second century of the season. Amidst mixed play, Gary Roberts and other players posted notable scores, while wagers at Canberra and Colonge events show diverse results across cricket and golf schedules.

Worrenershire Alternade Hampshire London York Orkshire Shire Hraterian Brian Clare Sharpe Nottinghamshire Wealtely Umian Gary Robets Yugi Seul Lefented Tribunny Hingharhire Kent Trent Bridge Suniog Byirne Ateemon Queanbeyan Wis Gunes Bay Ossie Wheatley Gramme Gal- Mar Jones Canberra Glamorgan ST Paul Minneson Lane Higlan Queanbeyar Dany Sikes Bepal Cologne Souily Bary Wranklin Line Suhe Kei Sill Anuted

Japanese baseball tour to Australia detours in 1960s cricketing era

The second Japanese baseball team arrives in Brisbane on October 22 for a series of matches including three internationals against Australia. The tour aims to present strong opposition though the touring group is largely amateur, reflecting Japan's baseball culture and promoting international play amid professional contexts.

Australia Shukey Japan Ile Fe Lion

Semifinals Set in Canberra PS Softball Tournament

Semifinals begin in the ACT men interdepartmental softball championships with A grade and other divisions contested at Patents and West Block grounds. Teams include EDP Customs PSB and Growing Club as semi final battles unfold for finals, with scheduling over two days and seven innings in late August events.

Patents and West Block Mega District Jockey Club Customs PSB Raciog Henry Downey South- Eydh Eas Psbeen Aaso Super

Gun Club monthly shoot results reported

Gun Club monthly shoot took place on Saturday with participants including Beheemn and Hope RL Andres. Outcomes at the event reflect standings from the Canberra based club circuit and local marksmen.

Qusanbeyan and Canberra Beheemn Maekee Hope Andres Bukaaa

TAB Betting Opens at Fairfield Trotting Meeting

TAB for today operates at Fairfield trotting meeting with betting sessions at noon to 4 pm. First race at 12 13 pm, then daily races 6 and 8 at 2 30 pm. The Civic price of the TAB and telephone betting are available today.

Fairfield

Baseball to be trialed in ACT high schools this summer

A pilot program introduces baseball to ACT high schools this summer to test its appeal as a summer sport for students not playing cricket. Ten schools will field teams starting October 16, with open and under 15 grades, while pitches and facilities limit some divisions. The move follows senior baseball last year and aims to boost youth participation amid cricket pitch shortages.

Act Suniers Ian Shaneball Canberra Soachinas Caserts Ventor Nacraburidah Tber Pwwir Uinter Nartabunak Fecen Jerving School Narrabundah

Final award lists for Canberra racing titles

The 1967 68 Canberra racing season ended with the ACT Jockey Club fixture at Canberra last Saturday. Premiers were awarded to leading jockey Ashley Bowen, leading trainer Glen Coady, and horse of the year Colonnade. The ACT Jockey Club and the Canberra Racing Club, in conjunction with The Canberra Times, compiled the final table for the year for Saturday's fixture.

Canberra ACT Jockey Club Ashley Bowen Glen Coady ACT Jocky Club Canberra Racing Club Canberra Times A. Bandent Bai Reater Ib W. Dante G. Malaod O'Naill Clarke RS. Kelly Muckerie Turner Gorton R Graham Rs Sea Point Lowland Colle Welles Fiyiog Sherpa

Trotting season dates set by Canberra and Queanbeyan clubs

The Canberra Trotting Club receives 16 race dates while the Queanbeyan Trotting Club is allotted nine dates for the 1968 69 season.

Canberra Queanbeyan

Racing calendar outlines multiple race meetings across Australia

The calendar lists race meetings at Gosford Yarra Glen and Cranbourne on Thursday and Friday night events at Harold Park. Canberra hosts races on Saturday with Rosehill and Doamhen also noted. Newcastle County meetings show August dates in Goulburn Canberra Queanbeyan and nearby venues.

Famarow Gosford Yarra Glen Cranbourne Canberra Harold Park Rosehill Doamhen Newcastle Goulhurn Queanberan Berra Wield

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