Fijian Rugby Team Arrives in Canberra for Open Game
The Fijians arrived in Canberra after narrowly losing the Second Test 20-14 to Austin. They receive civic welcomes and a busy program of visits, training, and receptions as officials praise their pace and skill.
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Wea Puppressy
Rugby World
Canberra
Austin
ACT
Rugby Union
Lyneham High School
AGT
Advisory Council
W. J. Byrne
St . St
Australia
Joe Levita
Hector Hogan
Sydney Cricket Ground
Levula
Orisi Dawai
Fijians impress with speed and spirit in test run
The Fiji team drew 3 500 fans at the gates showing speed and superb condition. They impressed with attacking rugby and sportsmanlike play though opening display lacked polish. They prepare to face Southern Zones, with past NSW Fiji match drawing 38,699 then 42,004 attendances at later tests.
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Fiji
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney Cricket Ground
ANU Hopes To Challenge Sydney In Inter Varsity Rugby
Sydney University eyes a strong lineup to beat ANU in Canberra ahead of semifinals in the Canberra and Sydney University hockey? The Inter Varsity Rugby fixture features new NZ and Australian Colts players, with key backs Perrell Pots Stone and captain Polis among anticipated stars.
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Sydney
Manuka
Sydney University
Perth
A.N.U
University
Canberra
Ja Chandler
Newsland
Rose Trevethan
Trevethan
Queensland Colts
Wally Carter
Queensland U
Kent
Funger
Perrell
John Pots
Gentre
Stone
Canberra rugby officials tally long serving Blake and colleagues
The article honors Mr Blake who joined the Canberra referees in 1952 and officiated major tests including the All Blacks. It notes his dual role as player for Canberra Royals and rep duties, plus his leadership as Referees Association president. It also lists referees Cassidy Cook Hancock and their assignments for university and junior fixtures and upcoming NSW championships.
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Mr. Blake
Canberra
Sinc
A.C
New Zealand
All Blacks
Blake
Particueap
BG. Cassidy
Cih.s
As.coomialeh
Cassidy
Vitloria
Riverine
Bo. Cook
Whiteyan
Herre
Unusual Fiji Ceremony Described With Powder Drink
An odd Fiji ritual uses a non alcoholic national drink made from dried plant material ground into powder and mixed with water. Participants sip the beverage in a squat position, clap three times, and wrap the object three times to conclude the ceremony.
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Tdimund
Christian Brothers College
Kens Grew
A.C. Rlu
Nacanieli Nabaro
Piant
Wisden of
Australasia
Tonga
Eliki Gaunavou
Ulaiasi Radike
Jo Levula
Ovisi
Dawai
Kainva Bose
Nemesio Raluveilawa
Joeli Naucahalayi
Sailosi Kepa
Epeli Rayawa
Sulasi Cayu
Josua Vaduga
Nacaneile Nabaro
FIUI
Meliki Balcicakaw
Joni Tabaiwaly
Campa
Kaiava Bose
Niversity
Australian National University
Iomorr
Polis
Perrett
Rod Phelps
Sydney South Harbour
Yand
Queenshand
Mr. BG. Cassidy
THE
Joe Levula
Nete Logavatu
Kaiava Bose Ratuvellawa
Nemesio
Joeli Naucabalavu
Joni Tabaiwalu
Meliki Baleiaka
Sailasi Kepa
Nacaniell Nabaro
Ejeli Rayawa
Saiiasi Cavu
Josua Vadug
A.C.T. Rugby Union Referees’ Appointments Board
D. M. Blake
BG. Hancock
Hancock
NSW
A. Hancock
Gordon Rugby Union
Ns.w
Eramare
Mr. DB
M_ BLAKE
Figeaze
Kiva
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