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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

5

Two State Teams Undefeated In Junior Hockey

Four teams reach semi finals at Wentworth Park after five rounds in the junior hockey league. Bathurst and Canberra lead with strong shows, rounds include Newcastle, Goulburn, Lithgow, Parkes, and Tamworth with various scores and standings noted. Tod Behavet, an eight year old, wins British amateur event in Troon.

Sydnwy Bathurst Tims North Canberra Goulburn Canberra Ta Lithgow C Uiurat Oma Taniist Igiishe Tondon Sunda Tod

Two Runners Break 4 Minutes In U S Event

In Compton California Irishman Ron Delany and Denmark's Gunnar Nielsen both broke four minutes for the mile in a U S event. Delany caught Nielsen in the final straight to clock 3595 while Nielsen posted 3595. A crowd of about 75 000 cheered as Nielsen led early laps.

New York Suniay Reuter America Ron Delany Denmark Gunnar Nielsen Compton California Delany Nielsen

Canberra City Bowling Club championship and events

Canberra City Bowling Club championships saw Neliaon defeat Ted Bruce 21-18 to win the main title. Minor singles went to Monday over Plasto 81-28. Handicap doubles were won by J Wignall and W Shakespeare 02 over W Lani Bert Ang J Ervin 24. Other results include City rink O Keefe Sry Coggun Tobnson and a notable Country rink selection by Dan Grooms for a Metra Polina team. A city side at Ashbury narrowly lost by one point.

Canberra City Neliaon Ted Bruce Monday Plasto J Wignall W. Shakespeare W. Lani Bert ‘Ang J. Ervin Milein Ny Gale Federaley Temorn Bentley Sagorlena O'K Keefe Sry Coggun Tobnson Dan Grooms Metra Polina Judo Hig Ashbury

Redcraze to Run in Brisbane Cup Despite Colic Attack

Brisbane Sunday report notes Redcraze suffered a severe colic attack last night but remains a definite runner in the Brisbane Cup tomorrow. He received veterinary attention and a needle to ease distress, with betting slightly in favor of the late-hero horse as second favourite behind The Wash and Caranas Ho.

Brisbane Trisbane Redcrave The Caranas Yukon River Hemilton Marchap Ester Raxsall Madock Bi Williamson Melbourne Wil Andy Tindall Curannu Wetives Deceptive Beaupa Cambridge Grieg

Shooting at 600 Yards on Canberra Rifle Range

Report from Canberra Rifle Club details a 600 yard event with many competitors listed by score and shooter names. Scores range around the mid to high 70s with several winners noted and a few modest performances.

Canberra B. Mellarty Taylor Ashitin Davie McIntosh Manton Webb Blagknet Toa Phovonghgaar Ross A. N. Hussey Huon TW Pelaley A. O. Hussey Lloyd Any Toi Dunas Calvert BA B. Dennis

Queanbeyan Move Beats Royals In Rugby Clash

Queanbeyan forwards and backs controlled the match to defeat the Royals 17 to 8 after leading 11-6 at halftime. Key players included Tankey Reid Thornton and Nelson for Royals, while North Suburbs and Eastern Suburbs were highlighted in other results.

Tnt Warimwike Royals Morton M Sol Norton Closinto Hall Plappang Queanbeyan Thay Hine Juer Thks Combind Royale Tate Non Wiley Nelson Ray Reid Thornton Nike Jueunkeyans Royal 3 Realuy Tanetn Tusamboyan Quaun Se Thomlon Feyan Thoron Pankey Yabde Wings Bevan Couch Tankey Reid Tyes Bevan Fries Peaken de Mola Assairson Nis Christie Busia Thompson Misar Northy Constance Tuckerman Searés Northern Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Northern Subabe Geen McAlister Olivier Kays Puckerman Wost Evens Marshall Toynen Huritan Turner Harailton Eastern Subir Mohern Queanbays

Grammarians Triumph Over Ainslie in Rugby Cup Clash

Grammarians easily defeated Ainslie Grammar Juniors 9 to 3 to retain the Sxt. TW. Rugby Union Cup at Narrmablundah Oval. Bruce ely and John Bennett starred for Grammars, while Guy Jennings led Ainslie School with their lone try before halftime.

Grammar Ainslie Grammar School Oval Grammarians Uel Jed Ot Gremmar John Bennett George Martin Bob Gealis David Coxgan Bob Ainslie Bruce Ely Gary Kelly Ian Cottrell Nelson Barnes Fred Scott Barry Fisher Ainslie’ School Narrmablundah Oval Manly Ainslies Ftowe Vistar Fedorow Bast Pinyen Guy Jennings Ainsile Frola Coote Tke Mw Demon Robert Bruce Iance Thele Royals In Paints Peter Seardoni Ties Grammar Martin J. Bennett Carpenter Keir Thelly B. Wisher Huntingford

Queanbeyan Deg Results And Draw At Canberra Meeting

Queanbeyan Deg results and draw reported from the Queanbeyan aid District Coursing meeting at Queanbeyan showground Canberra South Division 30 events with times such as 20.88 and 20.89. The program lists divisions, dogs, weights, and draws for Canberra Stakes and related events including Maiden and Showground 250 yard heats.

Queanbeyan Questbayan Showground Satar Canberra Ly Vale Sunlight Gem Cringila's Pride Monash Roy Brigit Conn Shy Chevin yeis—Myola Maid Lone Loaded Tressure Ruskin Lad BU Yards Ale Vision Cringilas Pride Chief Alamy Kluge Lancer Tiny Joan Malden Barnway Eyes Ravita May Mdpo Myola Margo Smanth Sonal Canherraghiker Castiglirn Cela Hunti Helen Jones James Patrick King's den Jones Boy Chicky Calyars Smite Fan Ream CN Monash 'Trdy Perfect“ Valls Rob's Bug Tuneral Sun Dainty Toos Miss Misery Merry Scooter Manns Boy Pentlavar

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