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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
4
In a tight 40 minute clash RM C edged Queanbeyan with a late burst and key penalties shaping the result. Shaw and McRea scored for RM C while Armour converted for Queanbeyan and Sutton provided backline leadership, with Roysis and Goulburn falling to Royals in a separate late showdown.
Manuka crowned a 16 goals 16 behinds to 7 goals 12 behinds victory over K.M.C with fearless play in a cold dusk. Inglis and Brillant scored for Manuka while Hearne dominated at centre-half for RM C. Final bell saw Manuka pull ahead as crowd surged in reaction to a late RM C push.
Canberra South faced McKinstry in a Sunday triples match where notable play featured J Elliott, Hi, and Rumble securing a win over Dawes Cock of the Walk with strong hands. The event highlighted sharp team coordination and clutch shots from key players.
The pennant match ended Royal seven matches to nil and Royal Canberra won the inter-club event by 44 stableford points. Junior Ross Petersson secured a win in his first pennant, while K J Foley and G Focken led Royal Canberra with 43 stableford points. Yass's B James and J Garrett had 39. Saturday featured a monthly medal with scores led by N Hunt 82 12 10 and many others listed in the long results.
Sydney report says Dave Downie, fresh from last month’s Australian singles title, captured the Australian bowls title by defeating Dr. B White of Harristons Park 31-? in a close final. Downie previously won seven state titles, with the Brisbane victory noted earlier.
Eastlake surged to a crushing win over Sowa with a powerful start led by Duffy and Curtis. The game deteriorated late as both sides struggled, with stale play and ragged moments in the final quarters.
A fragmented report mentions Tony, Jon Robertson, and Newton winning medals in a round robin or counted event. It notes a Bross event and a model of consistency with a four over par on each nine and a Birdie at the 10th. Several names such as Howie Chen and McGuire appear in incomplete contexts.
A fragmented report mentions a fire record at Seward with a 25 meter fan boot start timing near 94m. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing investigation and coordination with local authorities.
The Royal Canberra Clubs hosted an 18 hole stroke play event with top scores listed. Halkyard shot 96 22 hole, Mee Liggins 103 29, Penglase 104 28, Macatee 112. The results reflect a tight field and several competitors posting solid rounds.
Yesterday at Yowaal Yowam Golf Cue wet end associates played a competition for the club trophy. The event featured dos tive secretary Wan 69 and M Moore 28 in a tight contest with international bowl hints and Australia Pry noted in the results.
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