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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 03, 1956

Page

5

Melbourne Carrier Melbourne Lifts Fighting Strength Of R A N

The 2000 ton HMAS Melbourne arrives at Station Pier amid 4000 spectators. Equipped with radar and all weather interceptor capability, it carries 26 planes including Sea Venom jets and Fairey Gannet anti submarine aircraft. A steam catapult boosts takeoff speed over 100 mph and a landing mirror aids recovery. The ship also introduces the Avro TRA wing jet and departs for Sydney after a stay at berth.

Chew Station Pier Melbourne Sea Wenon Alro Hmas Australia Brit Ministry of Supply DALAL Sydney

League Teams For Goulburn

Canberra selectors choose two teams for Goulburn match at Goulburn despite four missing Group F players. First grade lineups include R McCullogh and J Ponting with a wide list of Canberra players. Reserve grade features N Pattison and R Walls among others as unavailable players are requested to inform the executive by Saturday.

Cooma Canberra Goulburn R. McCullogh Wt Peters J. Ponting D. Cowie G.kelly I. Kirchner R. Fisher P, Gowing P Flemming Pevelvai Wt Mostar J. Lecier A Postar Jovo Northern Capaeway Rovers West Citys Hall Suluee

Union Team Set To Face Springboks In ACT Match

Readers debate ACT selectors choices for the May 15 clash with the Springboks Canberra. Emphasis on a heavy fast pack and experience, noting the Springboks' age around 30 and the need to balance club prestige with national interests.

A.C Springboks Canberra Ayers Rant Royals ACT North Instancce Torevtry Navy RAAF Wold Jiany Springbok Tait Tle Sprigboks Theol Younh A.C T. M. M. Mathieson Deakin

Draw For Women's Basketball In Canberra League

The program lists Saturday schedule with games including High Masnies vs vy hienntevnt Rovers and St Patricks vs Canrway Rovers at 1 30 pm. A monthly meeting at the V W C A is set for Monday May 7.

Corieculam Maleheigh Ney Ve High Masnies High Ainslie Trynet V.w.ca

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