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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
7
The report notes a chaotic scene after a soccer match with multiple players ejected. Officials from both Hungerkin and altacit clubs faced penalties as referees struggled to control the crowd. Two Brazil and Hungarian players were sent off during the tense game as tensions rose.
Pakistan trail by 118 with 9 wickets down at stumps after a chaotic day in London as Yorkshire declare for 9 4 33. Brien Close led the bowling with 4/5, while Pakistan’s batsmen fumbled, leaving the visitors facing a difficult chase on the second day.
Sydney jury returns verdict finding Reginald John Hall not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter in the case over his semi invalid father. Hall claims he wrestled a jug of boiling water then punched and fell on him. Sentenced to one year in gaol.
A Turkish woman Tayriye Kucukbure aged 27 gave birth in a bus en route from Ankara to Adana. The triplets include one normal baby and a Siamese twin joined at the waist. The births occurred as the vehicle neared Adana, with midwives helping aboard. Doctors at Adana Hospital reported uncertainty about survival of all three. The mother and babies were taken to Adana Hospital for care. The father held a government job in Adana.
Great Britain rugby league team defeated Central Queensland 21 to 12 in a floodlit match at Rockhampton tonight. The result comes as Britain secures a mid game advantage and maintains pressure on the home side.
Local mid week draw lists teams and contestants for a junior coaching scheme and a series of amateur events. Names such as Thrasby, Kington, Ainslie, Acton, and Narrabundah appear among participants with several grade divisions noted and several clubs mentioned.
A London travel agency promotes an Australian tour for this year’s England cricket season. The deal includes a fatg test event and a 71 daye schedule. The notice notes a fort night window with multiple quirte details and price stg 89.
Fragmented OCR item lists entries for a Winter Handicap and BTC Cup with names such as Brainer Wheeler and Durabay mentioned. The text is garbled but indicates entries and preparation details for a handicapping race in a historical racing event.
Grand National Hurdle favorite Solar Blew impressed at Caulfield, covering a mile in 1 48 while eight feet from the tails on the course proper. Other notable contenders included Itadana, Resolute, Archerfield, Taratonga, By the Way, and High Seas with various mile and longer efforts behind them.
An engineer named George Graffin from Mount St. Thomas was killed today at Port Kenta when he fell from the top of an unloader aboard the Australian Iron and Steel Jetty. He grabbed a handrail and hung momentarily before sinking into the harbor between the jetty and moorings. He was married with two children.
Mrs June Patricia Carmody twenty five was attacked near her Burvind Road home in Caulford last night. A man armed with a heavy weapon fractured her skull in two places. She was rushed to the Alfred Hospital and admitted in a serious condition after returning home about 1145 after an evening out with a female friend.
Don MacMillan and Audun Boyesen led a tense 800 metres race in Oslo. Boyesen surged to victory in 1 min 49.8 secs while MacMillan finished second in 1 min 51.3 secs as Australian rival dominated a close field.
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