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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1954
Page
5
Canberra Royals edged Eastern Suburbs 11 9 at Northbourne Oval in a tense rugby union clash. Br B Weisell converted Hill Keeley s first half try for Royals the key score as both sides claimed two tries with injuries and penalties shaping the final result.
BRISBANE Sunday. Rugby league selectors aim to choose Noel Muzzard to replace injured Ken Ace Cafferyay at centre for the Second Test against England. Possible five-rotations noted as Bobby Banks may be replaced by Bob Sullivan with medical examinations due Monday. Captain and teams listed with NSW and QLD players mentioned. Referees for the Test named as Ballire Casey Lawler O'Brien Oxford.
EASTS beat NOUTHS 9 3 with tries by Ambler Magulry and Murriwa plus Salle goal. Bolc led 5 3 with Birteleland Miantos Simpson and Landy scoring, plus penalties. ALM C GRZENS 0 after Lynch Montgomery four tries and a goal. MOYALS gathering from a ruck. Norths dominant scrum but Pat Evans missed pivot.
The Reserve Grade match at Norborne was marred by disputed calls as Canberra Royals lost to a stronger Greens side 4 nil. Key players from Reds and Royals suffered injuries, while Canberra’s Ainslie team defeated Cyammar 24 nil at University Oval.
Fiji defeated Australia 18 11 in a controversial Sydney test as Taniela Ranavus and Seruvatu scored tries. Referee Don Fureas awarded a late penalty 18 yards out after a handball incident, shocking 33,089 spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Cootamundra defeated Cowra at Cootamundra in the Maher Cup. The report notes penalties by Cowra and two successful kicks by Dwyer. The narrative is fragmented but confirms Cootamundra’s win and Cowra’s penalty tally.
In a decisive game at FUMC yesterday the Canberra Braves outclassed RM C 18 to 3. Calta and Davies sparked the offense while Meade led Braves hitters with multiple hits. Cardinale and Walker contributed strong performances for the Sportsman Club in a separate tally of results.
Fragmentary sports notes describe ramults with runners such as W J Reuther and D Perrin, plus Taunton and Munday, mentioning scores like 138 and 86, and a special concuient event won by B Tapper with 71 61 on a count back from Taunton.
The draw lists matches for the Gat Club associates championship first qualifying round with players including Mes G Jones versus Mra Ke lade and Mrs P Coorey facing Mra J Kaye among others. The notice, printed by Carte topher John Shakespears for The Federal Capital Prem of Tistrelia Lia, appears from Mort Brent Praddon offices.
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