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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1954
Page
7
In London on a Friday about 40 angry mothers with prams gathered near Mitcham Common playground to protest a proposed truck route. Residents formed a £1000 legal fund to challenge the council and halt the plan, as mothers joined hands to block the entrance to the area.
London Friday reports Russian crews will compete for the first time in the Henley Regatta running from June 30 to July 3. Yugoslavia Denmark Holand Belgium and the United States are also entered. Russians compete in the Grand Diamond and Double Sculls Stewart's Challenge Cup and Silver Goblet events.
A fragmentary report states wholesale bottled beer price cuts of 4d per gallon and 2d per gallon for an attack on Grewarace operation, with retail bottled beer set at 2 shillings 4d in the metropolitan area and corresponding reductions noted.
Bruce Cole defeated Alan Ritchie by a wide margin at Brisbane Stadium tonight. Cole suffered three cuts to the head from a head clash in the third round and both eyebrows were gashed, yet he won every round on the referee’s scorecards.
Trainer Jack Green confirms Karendi will lead the First Flying Handicap at Doomben on Friday. Jockey J Perry rides Crown Signal in the Second Division while Camer has rides on Verses Lana Rivera and others. Doomben Handicap favorites include Kowhata Takatu Taubie and Blank Kings Law with Lord Roseworth among top-rated runners.
Australian lifter Ken McDonald set a new middleweight British Empire record in a BBC televised event staged Wednesday. The feat featured a clean and jerk sequence totaling higher by four pounds, surpassing the previous mark held by Taey Bloom. The competition occurred at the Central Landing MCA arena with supporters noting the dramatic lift amid intense media coverage.
Listed Lineups show Causeway Rovers with Hirins Cory Thompson Kirchener Roy Ly Kelly Bracley Harrington Archer Bell Green Woes Hannon Nor grove Petersin Gale and North City squad captained by Mat Is Trad including Stewart Murphy Spal X Quinns covetall Mc Mahon Wamilton 111M Roos Hanrahan Bourke Hamilton Loyd Ainslie Bugby Leagw Kingston Oil and many others set to attend Kingston at 2 28 pm Sunday with additions Aart ots Me Wwern Nolan Graham Fisher Horan Hourigan utes Nash Marvinit Alter McTaggart ONeil fetulinuh Beebe
Sydney reports the English rugby league side, dubbed the keenest team of the current tour, set to meet New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Manager Tor Vaiketh declares the side superior, while the squad trains amid mist and expectations of a strong performance to restore public confidence.
Australians and Great Britain halved a match at St Andrews as the Commonwealth tour opened to mark the Royal and Ancient Club bicentenary. Canada edged New Zealand in another tie, with Road Hole pivotal in the Aus victory. British players Caldwell and Thirlwell seized a late hole to claim the lead.
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