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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1955

Page

7

Strong Union Side to Play Victoria in Rugby Clash

A blend of youth and experience powers Combined Country ahead of a Victoria match. RMC’s H Medhee and Van Setters form a capable breakaway duo, while Carleton and Wiley anchor the second row. Bimpson is tipped to star in the pack, with a backline led by vice captain St Gallagher and winger Thomped in a youthful outfit. Foremost, Peter Morton pairs with Bruce McLeod in the wings as Maguire and Hawke supply crisp service at half. Early rounds feature Rugby Union Cup knockouts and local school fixtures at Duntroon and Manuka with trials between Norths and Eastern Subs, and Royals versus University in third grade action. Fixtures list Saturday events including RM C Cranbrook, and RM C v Point Cook at Duntroan and Dunedin venues.

Torwarda H Medhee van Setters RMC Carleton Wiley Bimpson Mt ‘Tock Newington Secondary Schoola XV Grammar School Norths Efatern Duntroon Duntroan Rm.c. v. Point Cook Duniu

Brisbane Cup Bribban event lineup and key horses

The page lists Brisbane Cup related entries including horses such as Prince Charm Witty Nero Arabia Fox and Dashing Friar along with venues like Birdwood Nurrabundah and Fort W' Mar. It also notes a Monday race day at various tracks and mentions Derby style prelims and associated names. In a separate item Earl Mountbatten rebukes ex servicemen leaders at the British Empire Service League conference, with Benbora P Collins quoted on American public sentiment.

Brisbane Birdwood Nurrabundah Ae Heeth iRguerre Ric. Hy Ce Aimee Universy Seta Prince Charm Witty Nero Berry Beale Friar Kagary Arabia Fox Jourere Booth Caster Bribban U.S. Legion Mountbatten London Earl Mountbatten Britain British Empire Service League Benbora P. Collins American Legion Beane

Member's Bill On Divorce Passed Across States

The matrimonial Causes Bill introduced by Koske of Balaclava aims to let women seek divorce from the Supreme Court or the state where they reside regardless of their husband’s location. The Government backs the bill. mentions J Curtin as a former opposition private member who in 1930 introduced two bills on Defence Act exemptions and development, tied to trade unions.

Me. Koske Supreme Court J. Curtin

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