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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 03, 1954
Page
4
Canberra clubs battled to a close hockey result with Canberrans securing a 2 1 victory over Suburbs. Key players Rankine Ohl and Murphy featured for Canberra while Canbrian forwards Cormwen and Barrenger contributed to the scoreline.
The junior section of the Canberra region Cans terra Homing Pigeon Club held a Mearet race at Ginninderra yesterday. Mr K Munus of Queanbeyan won, with D Lilley and N Paynter, both from Queanbeyan, placing second and third.
Victorian owner J. Ross wins the sheep dog championship with a 95 point total for Mix, defeating competitors from Alexandra and Warinids. Prizes include the Duke of Gloucester Memorial Mull Trophy, Bir Willie Slim Trophy, a Rural Bank photograph, and £100 donated by Sir Frederick McMaster. The event features finalists Ned, Wanga Russ, Newton Nap, and others, with interstate competition noted in Canberra.
The report lists A grade and others from the Royal Canberra Monthly Medal with scores and competitors. Notable names include L. J. Bourke, A. Jordan, W. Wark, Jack Quinlan, and A. McNab. Federal Monthly Medal details show Fat Ayan and 4 gimvathy entries with scores and placements.
Amalie defeated Federal Bav 17 to 10 in the Group A Rugby League opener at Alalie aon yeversiy. Scorers for Ainslie included V. Butt with 3 tries J Tipps 2 goals and D. Cowle 2 goals. Rovers No 1 beat Here By 34 nil with N. Caris and K. Penney shining. several players named in the lineups.
Sydney report notes Crown Signal winner of the Rowley Baton Handicap will go to the Brisbane Autumn Carnival with trainer Jack i and rider Green stating Katehi may be key. Travel Pree is set to race in the ALC Spring carnival while Fred Alleop reports Ally’s progress at Randwick.
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