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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

4

Australia See Slow Start In First Innings At Home

Australia were 69 runs behind on first innings as Miller Richardson and Benaud faced Archer Dut and Johnson. The openers built a steady rate before fielding on the leg side tightened and the partnership neared 100 in 113 minutes before accelerating. Australia 148 all out after lunch with Harvey and Archer adding a 54 run fifth wicket stand. A crowd of 9 000 watched a damp start under an overcast sky with Tan Johnson’s side rolling the heavy roller after a soak test.

Miller Johnson Benaud Archer Dut Richardson Benaud Cowdrey Land Harvey Ron Archer Australia Cer Alan Davidson Tan Johnson Bai Trey Harv Fieve Gettit Lock Laker Godfrey Evans Evans Archer Appleyard Lune Nail Apzie

Australia versus England innings and key events noted

Australia 148 all out with Lock 7 0, Harvey 11, Lindwall not out. Bowling by Mosson Bailey 3/2/8/0. England 217 all out, Harvey opener for Ford, Archer and Laker wicket highlights. Evans narrowly dodges, sun affects fielding. Benaud joins Harvey late, partnerships and shifts described.

Australia McDonald Low Burke Laker Harvey Low Burge iLindwall Bailey Ilangtey Davidson Mosson Pea Appleyard

Australians calm in excitement of equestrian games

Led by Bert Jacoba carrying the Australian flag, the parade moved calmly despite a storm making the track slick. Spectators stood within feet of horses as applause erupted and some horses reacted. The event gathers competitors from 29 countries as the Olympic torch is lit in Olympia, celebrating historic Greek athletic tradition.

Bert Jacoba Gustav Sweden

Rosewall Tipped For Wimbledon Singles Title

London report says Ken Rosewall is tipped to be the likely winner of the Wimbledon singles title this year. He is said to be in strong form and will be in Beckenham this week to prepare, with praise that his style could outshine rivals including Hoad.

London P. Reuter Ken Rosewall Jas Ras Drolng Etimes Hoad Beckenham

Rugby Union To Return To Full Series

Rugby union to return to a full series as five teams contest the first grade premiership. Canberras Cup semi finals adopt a top-four system, RM C v Northern Suburbs at Manuka Oval, and clashes at Reid Park and University Oval. Roy al Military College, Norths, and Queanbeyan feature prominently as premier hopes and giant killers meet in pivotal clashes.

A.C.T Roya Itary Cottys Ion Norths Aa.a Queanbeyan Royal Military College Northern Suburbs Manuka Oval Hawkesbury Agricultural College Reid Queanbeyan Enaljen Ainslie Rex Rm.c Northern Suburba A.F Reid Park Eastern Suburbs _v Forestry School Forestry University Oval

National contest reshapes title race in Canberra area

The competition gains new outlook as Eastlake and Ainslie rebuild and threaten leaders Burke faces injury gaps while Turner rebuilds. Next week Eastlake hosts Manuka and Ainslie faces tough tests. Cadets seek a final strong- man, with players returning from injury. Junior ranks prep for clarifications and a Schoolboy Carnival before July 23 intergame.

Burke Rovers Eastlake Millie Greenhalgh Moody and Chipman Amalie Stevens Pinkus James Queanbeyan-Acton Manuka

Weather Too Bad for Pigeons at Bargo

Torrential rain on Saturday washed out the Homing Pigeon Club event at Bargo, 110 miles away. Heavy rain prevented the release at 9 am and delays allowed a later 10:30 am start. Birds faced gale winds and exhaustion. hopes rise to fly again next week.

Bargo

Lottery 386 Special Draw Listings Full of Names

The notice lists multiple syndicates and participants including Mullan of 199 Falcon Street North Sydney and Mrs J Fonce of 26 Coleman Avenue Homebush among others with numbers such as 28237 61510 27110 16686 and 12486. It reads like a compiled state lottery draw results or entry roster with addresses and participant names across Sydney areas.

Mullan Falcon Street North Sydney J. Fonce Coleman Avenue Homebush Charles Bwringle

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