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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

4

Turkestan Poised for Second Victory at Canterbury

Turkestan, carrying 86, appears best bet at Canterbury after a six-length win in the Two Year Old Handicap on a heavy track. He faces rival Full Trip and Bright Circle in six furlongs, with Mulley aboard for a strong early run and a likely late surge. High Spot aims for First Highweight Handicap glory, while Nina Ricci and Capable apprentice G Bishop could add more success at the meeting.

Canter Turkestan Comipass Turkestan Randwick Warwick Farm A. Mulley Vurat Kelly Bright Circle Wil Aie Wee Nile George Moore Tivice Canterbury High Spot Ma Reine Barrier Bury Max Reine New Zealand G. Bishop Wagga Mulley Nina Ricci J.o'sullivan Aleo My Kingdom Timor Cuiransier Bt. Vincent

State Lottery Special Draw Listings and Numbers

A scanned notice lists various lottery syndicates and stake holders with numbers and addresses. It includes entries for First, Second, Third, and other draws with names such as A H Geeve GPO and BE H Penfold, plus several street addresses. The document appears as a historical Australian lottery page printed by The Federal Capital Press of Australia.

A. H. Geeve G.P.O Giles Ellison Street Eastwood H. A. Hodge John Street Canterbury Mrn Robinson Branxton E. Green Rozelle H. Penfold Pier Street Darling Harbour Rydney F. Alexander G.P.C Doran Ruby Road Mirands Christopher John Shakespeare Federal Capital Press of Australia

Best Selections From Busy Two Year Old Handicap

The list highlights Turkestan as the best selection with Bright Circle also favored in the two year old handicap and the Lakemba Handicap featuring Fairy Dream and Coal among likely contenders. Other noted horses include Maiden Seeetes pa feycorn, Gove Hall, San Siro and San Siro. Third and second highweight handicaps list High Boot Pace maker Count Olin Nina Ricci Ayales King Boonata with Turkestan and Bright Circle as top picks.

Bright Circle Vinay City Turkestan Kingperton Lakemba

Goulburn Downs Federal in Fifth Round Pennant Match

Goulburn Golf Club defeated Federal 7 nil in the fifth round of the 1957 pennant series at Federal. The result pushes Goulburn toward the Southern Zone title with strong form in the day’s matches and inter-stitch winter results listed among the afternoon play.

Goulburn Golf Club Federal J. Powell J. Stockbridge K. Wood Sand Urouhart Finherty W. Hurton Tanner W Wood d Crampin Tnter-stich Franspa A. Goulburn A. Devlin C. Bowden B. Birch R. O'Connor

Y M C A Plans Junior Basketball Program in Canberra

The Y M C A Canberra announces a new outdoor basketball program for boys aged 10 to 17. Preliminary training begins in July at Corroborea Ainslie with sessions for church groups and youth clubs, leading to a September main championship sponsored by the Y M C A.

Y.M.C.A Canberra M.C.A Ainslie KR. W. Arecott Canberra Basketball Association Leadership ‘Training College Springfield Massachusettta

Wool prices fall in Brisbane final sale of 1956-57 season

Brisbane buyers from Britain, Japan, Europe and Australian mills competed as prices at the final wool sale declined up to 24 percent from May. The top prices reached 12s 4d per lb greasy wool and 13s 6d per lb for scoured, with 16,789 bales submitted.

Brisbane Sydney Britain Japan Europe

Hoad Defeats Darmon in Wimbledon Opener

Lew Hoad beat Pierre Darmon of France in straight sets 6 2 6 4 6 3 in just over an hour. The drizzle surrounded Centre Court as Hoad, defending Wimbledon champion, showed solid form despite a tentative service game. Neale Fraser and Nevin Gibon prepared for first round action on adjacent courts.

London Alp Reuter Lewis Hoad Pierre Darmon Hoad Neale Fraser Net Gibnon

WINDY CITY CHANGES IN TEMPERA TRAINING LIST

Racing program shows numerous horse names with weights apprentices can claim and weights to be raised. Notable entries include BLUE SWELL, ASTORIA STAR, PRINCE, GOLIATH, and MERRY MPR among others, with riders such as N. McGro, A.ase, and C. Kelly listed. weights and affiliations appear across the mixed catalog.

Windy City W. Cook N. McGro N.Z Wwe Gilpin Turke Mulley T. Mullane Ward MO Fairy Dream Angus Royal Nymph C. Kelly Ferrari Cassidy Er T D Tal Lyona Breez Little Rock R. Paine Bee Grove Hall Hickey Los Griset Bishova Olin Thompson Keily Achille AN R. Williams NK Cassidy N. Mewile Bruleur L. Poy Novanta Gallagher Groonala Mullane Maditchre Tenian Bipoep M. Sut Toswiltliam Charles TF Hussi Billett Merry Rosy O'Sullivan

Reg Heather Announces Retirement From Racing

Melbourne report states jockey Reg Heather 142 retires after a standout season. He cites weight control issues and potential health impact from fasting. Heather plans a holiday and may train a few horses for himself before stepping away.

Melbourne Reg Heather Heather Ceylon India United Stazes

Sands Edges Bonnici In Sydney Lightweight Bout

In Sydney Stadium Russell Sands outpoints Maltese Sammy Bonnici after a strong finish in the final rounds. Sands, 9.81 to 9.114, built a narrow lead early in the tenth and kept Bonnici off balance with aggressive tactics, preventing the former dominator from regaining form.

Sydney Russel Sands Sammy Borme Syney Stadium Sande Bonnici Sands Bands

Canberra Hockey Teams Chosen for Goulburn Representative Matches

Canberra announces three representative teams for Goulburn next Sunday. Seniors include Murphy and Walker. Reserve and Colts feature changes with Piper, Coppin, and Evans. Under 16 squad lists Beos, Curran, Daniels, Kilby, and more with captain Lopez. Continuous notes on selection shifts, replacements, and contact details for junior players.

Canberra Teaa Goulburn Tah Heserve Trwpata Fmt E. Nor Ton Games Re Joo Central Crawford CM Canberrans C_— Martial Barton D. Frans Ceetrall Ac Kimber Pregbye Terians A. Coppin Centeal JL oCriggental Welly Old Canteerans John Gray Preststerians Jun Gray Presbyterians Freserves Derygate Piper Ces Murphy Air Force Nisher Graham Walker Jaybeet Powitio Enabl Booth Keith Woodwanl Job Skene Chaan Colt

British TV Sets For Poland Trade Deal Reported

Poznan trade fair yields a 9 5 million pound order for television sets from a British firm to Poland. The figures were learned yesterday at the event.

Poznan Poland A.ap-Reuter

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Lew Hoad P. Darmon Fraser Wow F. Aguirre Gibaon Hood Follah Wiadislav Skoneckt Goliath McGary Turner Releaes Russell Sands C.murphy R.A. Aka K Day Central J Gallagher Patrick's A. Carnal Bartont J. Loneragan Presbyterian Bhaniay OM Canberstans P. MacNicol Canberrans BL Horan Waratan J. Skene Walker Central M. Booth Wara Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip Ascot Racecourt T.V Ascot George McManus Atra
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