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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1959
Page
3
Lawyer James Clifford won a postponement of a Worcester Massachusetts case to attend his dog's graduation from training school. He told the judge the dog was finishing training and needed the extra time.
St Patrick's drubbed University 5 0 in a waterlogged match as Forner Colquhoun and Griffin found the net. Scorers listed Forner 2 Colquhoun 2 Griffin. Best players cited from St Patrick's and University. Other results across grade levels noted with Central and Presbyterian strong showings. Match details include multiple goals and late strikes despite poor conditions.
Australia defeated New Zealand 38 to 10 at the Exhibition Ground before 35000 fans to clinch the Ashes. Reg Gasnier and Ian Moir scored six of eight tries, with Keith Barnes kicking seven goals as Australia dominates early and maintains the lead through the match.
Australian golfer Peter Thomson, four times Open champion, says two factors will restore his form for the Open at Muirfield. After a fever cure found by a hay fever pill, he expects to play as well as he did last year and remain favourite for the title.
A monthly medal was played at Yowani Golf Club on Saturday. The Winter Stroke Eclectic was run in conjunction with the medal event. Results show several players with scores around 73 to 76, including Pearce and Moncke Feeney among others.
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