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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

6

Homing Pigeon Club Show Highlights and Winners

A detailed report from the Homing Pigeon Club show notes 200 plus entrants across taney and racing sections. Judges praise overall quality with many Blue, Pied, and Grizzle birds winning multiple class awards led by winners such as N. Hay G. Reeves and G. Wearne across blue bar, pied, and fantail categories with distances ranging 190 to 500 miles and standout pairings noted.

Homans N. Hay E Howsett EL Flossttt G. Resven G. Wearne G. Reever & ON M. Lilley Lilley Bouthon Mites Yeeeves Ge F Southom Illea N. May Gr Reeves Southes Reeves

Nick Shehadie Leads Australian Team in Sydney Test

Australian Rugby Union captain Nick Shehadie will appear in bin 2nd at the Sydney Cricket Ground next Saturday for a test match. Sherene will establish new records, beating Queensland back Eddie Ronis and Newcastle half Cyr Burke in a bid to lead the team to victory.

Nick Shehadie Sydney Rugby Union Nick Shebadie Sydney Cricket Ground Sherene

Gallant Archer Sets Australian Record in Handicaps

Gallant Archer winner of the Moreton Handicap, carried 8 13 to set a new Australian record of 2 15 with 11 furlongs for the Doomten Cup, not penalised after satur action.

Gallant Archer Brisbane Gallant Arber Saturnot Tarry

Eastlake Victory Silences Critics in Key Clash

Eastlake dominated the Cadets with strong defense and clean scoring as Manuka upset expectations by beating a favored side. Kerry Briant impressed moving to fullback while Garry Browning stood out for Ainalie as teams push toward the upcoming Manuka Oval showdown.

Erst Baatlake Gosta Manuka Pridon Greak Kerry Briant Tull Wis Walch Conbnic Ateady Ainalie Garry Browning Hangon Eastlake Owewars Manuka Oval Sshore Manila

Four Chances For Wimbledon Says Hopman

Hopman, Australian tennis expert, forecasts four Australians in the Wimbledon men’s singles as the event opens. He favors Lewis Hoad and says if Hoad falters Ken Rosewall Rex Hartwig could still win the title, noting Rosewall’s recent shaky form. News of a mine disaster in North Penarney follows, with four miners killed and others injured in an explosion.

Flary Hofman Australia Hopman Eam Lewis Hoad Tony ‘Trahert Hoad Wenbledon Mervynose Hopman Alt Ken Rosewall Ease Rex Hartwig Rosewall Rose Hartwig North Peaner

Golfers struck by lightning in Kenosha tournament

Two golfers were killed and a third injured when lightning struck during a Kenosha foursomes tournament. They ran for shelter near the shelter shed as the storm hit, forcing authorities to respond to the deadly incident.

Kenosha

Thompson to Ride True Leader in Dobe Ten Thousand

Brisbane racing notes indicate jockey Jace Thompson will ride True Lander in the Dobe Ten Thousand. True Leader may run in the Wahealy Stakes at Day Farm next Saturday while another rider handles it. Thawpeon said he plans Brisbane post Warwick Farm meet. Queensland sprinter Crestor could be ridden by N Sellwood in upcoming events.

Brisbane Jace Thompson True Lander True Leader Day Farm Thawpeon Warwick Farm Queensland Crestor N. Sellwood Greatord Doonthen Bellwood Gresford Anid N. Fox

State Lottery Results Senwig Ab

State lottery results list multiple syndicates and ticket holders with drawn numbers in Senwig Ab. Notable entries include Six of Us syndicate and Three JF syndicate, with assorted locations such as Alexandria Waiatah Balmain and Grafton. Lotteries 3105 and 3107 to be drawn tomorrow.

Lottery Nu Af Speen NM Bolton Cocenith Radio Byrney Ayndene FL Banyera King Street Waiatah Thid Dark Fighty Syndicate Poole de Meters Ax Street Alexandria Dellword Avenue

Airman’s 20 Year Murder Sentence Reduced in Britain

London reports the Air Force confirms that Donrad Bolerick, sentenced for killing another airman, had his 20 year term reduced to three years of imprisonment. The decision follows a review made in Britain on Monday, with changes approved after November.

Auman London Air Force Britain Donrad Bolerick

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