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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
11
Canberra forecast shows fine weather with moderate temperatures and light winds. Regional notes indicate scattered coastal rain chances on the South Coast and Tablelands with cool to moderate south winds. Local temperatures listed for Canberra and several cities, and a June 5, 1959 birth notice appears in the margin.
The time for classified ads is 6 p m on the day before publication. Ads may be received up to 9 p m with a late fee any lodged before 6 p m. No ads after 6 p m except obituaries. No guarantee on insertion or classification.
Eastlake Midgets toppled the leaders as they climbed the ladder in the Midget division. Top performers include Wilson and Freer, with Yarralunia and others contributing. Buckley and De Smet lead a strong list of players as Manuka and Manuka divisions show final scores.
Canberra Bears beat Goulburn in a junior hockey match held at a local rink. The game featured strong play from both sides with Canberra showing a clear edge in offense and defense, securing a decisive 42 point margin over Goulburn.
Three vehicles were involved in a collision near Hart Street O Connor with a car driven by Janet Reid 42 Symeon Connor Turner treated for lacerated eye at Can Verre Community Hospital. A second vehicle driven by George Roseman of Capital Hill Hospital received major injuries at Commonwealth Avenue and State Circle around 7 30 Saturday night.
New Zealand secured a narrow win over New South Wales with the halftime score 13 to 11. The Kiwi attack showed persistence as the visitors built momentum and sealed the result in a closely contested clash.
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