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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
8
A fragmentary report notes the first reappraisement of the city treasury or property is postponed for a period of two years amid an official recommendation. The text mentions a "Gay semmenremial" as part of the unclear OCR fragment.
Randwick racing notes show riders and horses listed for multiple events including Juvenile Handicap and Two Year Old Novice. Trainers, jockeys, and odds are noted with entries such as Apple Bay Hutton and Coral Bon while weather remains dry and attendance expected around seven thousand.
Morning action at Maple Farm features Kennedy edging him with Bos Aubins in a race cards. In Queanbeyan, visiting dogs graded in the programme with afternoon events including Beautician and Laurel Havoc. Lat and 5th Divs showcase Monash names and mixed and group races.
Eleven country teams compete in the women’s basketball championship with Sydney hosting games. Lithgow University will field a team, while Ai Wean-Y remaree and Rvcantie are listed among entrants.
A fragmented notice outlines an upcoming competition linking Wagga Forbes Sorte Harbour and Tamworth venues. It references an ang heeween event with expected participation from local clubs, detailing venues and dates amid a regional sporting showcase.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a steward and a royal star ride with phrases about a horse and instar. No clear people, places, or events to identify a full news item or outcome.
In Kosciusko fragmentary lines mention Spannum Pald Kadans Pavella Sere Suaepie and a Dentist. Unclear names and roles appear, with references to a handicap and various cryptic terms. The readable portion suggests a local event or competition, but specifics are missing.
In Sydney on Friday The Australian reports Boccer Amsoo appealed to Premier for assistance in keeping the Sydney Cricket Ground or the proposed grounds available for club games on July 8 and 9. Premier intercession sought to secure venue sanction from the 8.C.G. Trust and the league.
Lottery draw slated for Tuesday includes multiple syndicates and locations such as Three Kids Syndicate in Wra A and Never Hap ryndicate in ANAS Nowrabid. Participants listed include Bill George and G. Howans among others with precincts at Mountford Avenue Guildfond Mornington and Hillard.
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