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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1954
Page
7
A partial line appears to reference four tones and rain, with a terse comment suggesting wind and rain conditions. Specifics are unreadable, but the fragment implies weather observations or notes on atmospheric conditions without clear details.
In New South Wales, two Rugby League players are sidelined after a heavy clash in the Brieburie Lomay match. New South Wales Wolfe half back Keith Hall MAR and Ward, Dsincan Hall, and Holenay are listed as injured with uncertain recoveries. Newtown's Ralf-back FR Whitton may be brought in as a replacement under manager Jack Kenney.
National Junior Teams competition is set for GNF with the Pause team tomorrow. Among listed participants are multiple players including Toba AINSLIE, McKay, Suter, Elvin, Southwell, and many more from various clubs and regions, indicating a broad field and strong junior talent across the circuit.
Brisbane boxing scene reports the debut of Alex Blond, former Blyle champion, who fights Des Ashe in a basement venue. Blond weighs 8.71 stone and hails from MLb. The bout marks Blond’s professional entry with Ashe aged 41.
A girl swimmer set an 880 yard world record at the Atkins Games meeting in Sovmnvtle night. Cragine Ceapn led the efforts with a time around 14 minutes 0 seconds, while teammates Curtin and Gunn contributed strong splits. The event featured challengers Crayp and Claprag as top contenders in a closely watched race.
Gallant Archer’s planned appearance at Eagle Farm faces uncertainty as trainer and owners decide whether to run in the Tatursal’s Cup meeting. Weir, Darby, and Creer are among those weighing options as late jockeys and apprentices join the field, with betting and preparations ongoing.
A fragmented report notes Italian supporters celebrate a victory for Coluzzi. The text also references names such as Fredy Tatu and Stan Flannery amid unclear references to boxing or weightlifting events, with scattered mentions of locations and figures.
NSW golf figures named new captains and managers for a Brisbane clash. Vice-president of the union, Mrs Leish, and team members including Mrs de Smith and Mrs Gillespie are listed among NSW players, with club affiliations noted.
In Brisbane Friday the former apprentice jockey Condon, 17, badly injured in a fall remains unconscious. A brain operation was performed on Sunday and his condition is described as slightly improved though the risk remains.
Group B junior competition lists teams and selection trials. Names include Caney, Talbot, Smit, Kennedy, Kelly, Roots, and Goodall. North City representatives drawn against Newleyan in upcoming motion division.
The report records a close endgame at Federal Revere No 4 with Navin Wan leading pre match plays and TAS total points. Queanbeyan breaks four wins to one, Exe Andy Stepad notching 11 competitive points while Thr Yass and Captains Flat show strong effort.
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A garbled list of lottery names and participants appears, mentioning multiple winners and locations such as Sydney, Becond, Pitt Street, and GPO. The fragment ends noting a draw or sale set for Monday with numerous names and places. exact details are obscured.
A noisy Queanbeyan dog show card lists numerous entries and stakes across divisions. Names like Amazing Bone, Lion Chief, and King Morai appear among many others in a dense, scattershot program of heats and draws at Showground.
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