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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

8

Canberra Rugby League Inter-Club Competition Opens

The Canberra Rugby League will start its inter-club competition on Sunday with two matches at University Oval and one at Bunsen. The three round event acts as a training ground for representative teams and offers prize money after the elimination round. Opening fixtures pair Combined Gty and male v Bungendore, Lewandore v Weathy, and Duntrosn v Federal House at University Oval.

Canberra Leagu Universary Oval Bunsen Prac Hes Undarta Achi

Actress Wins Divorce and Keeps Jewels

Linda Christian won a divorce from Tyron Fowler and custody of two children. Lawyers argued over alimony and property estimated near 1 million dollars, and a bid to garnish jewels worth about 122 800 dollars was rejected by Judge Clarence Kinkatt. The jewel dispute centers on former ownership from Robert Schlesinger and Van Cleef and Arpels.

Qo Wewes Linda Chrisian Tyron Fower Alee Boe Mins Christian Wise Christian Clarence Kinkatt Mina Chriatian Robert Behles- Inger Mamner Milwaukee New York Paris van Cliet and Arpels Schlesinger Chrisian Fabroad

Royals and Norths clash in main rugby union game

Royals face a weakened lineup with Hawke Maguire and Wiley missing and Crttendan back on the bay wing. Norths rely on Morton McLeod and a strong forward pack led by Brannigan. Navy pose a challenge at Reid Park Queanbeyan, with Thorton directing attack and Folbigg a potential danger on the wing.

Royals Norths Mtrence Hawke Maguire Ami Wiley Mth Counry Newcastle Caliure Wieham West Crttendan Baie Rorhe Bern Conalan Twit Bake Byw Oi.h Ryans Brothers Morthe Reid Park Queanbeyan Morton McLeod Navy Ren Atrone Toane Brannigan Yan Reed McGrath Fhornton Kent Whncht Navy Fap von Share Blate Folbigg

West Indies selectors under fire in Barbados report

Confused report cites criticism of West Indies selectors by Barbados observers over team selection. Several named figures including De Peira and Averton Washes face scrutiny amid hip injury issues and ongoing debate about selection policy and public confidence.

Barbados Astras Ste Denie Anksagan C. de Peira Averton Nmianaaltano Soberne Pat Meter Wethdew Keil Bulter

Weekend Soccer Teams Feature Hollandia Fira Roster

The weekend soccer page lists Hollandia Fira with players A Buurveld te Stokman P Hogendisk Stokman B Beaseling McCiacy Mod Klunder Le Hay Ro Fal ema K Tanker He Mottanilla Serands T Deen L Meyer Th man Arnie C Be.

Hollandia Fira A. Buurveld Te Stokman P. Hogendisk Stokman B. Beaseling McCiacy Mod. Klunder le Hay Ro Falema K Tanker He. Mottanilla Serands T. Deen L. Meyer Th. Man Arnie C. Be

Weekend Bowls Fixtures At Canberra Club

Weekend bowls fixtures list events for Saturday and Sunday with pairs and singles matches. Schedule shows Robson Wingfield Bradataw Grooms and other pairings, with finals to be played the following weekend at Pasll ment House Green starting 1.30 pm.

Canberra City Robson Bradataw-Grooms Robinson-Nielam v_ Cuthbertson-Law Munro Munday Malin Malin Y Caulanth John Perry Brogan Pial jVikins Beian-Arew Clenty-Kean

State Lottery Relays Referenced in Australian Notice

A fragmented OCR item lists various lottery results, names, and draws across multiple locations in New South Wales Australia. It mentions prizes, dates, and participants such as Mrs Jemking and R. Bailey, alongside references to Inverell and Mt. Kembla. The notice attributes printing to Christopher John Shakespeare for The Federal Catal Press of Australia Limited, Mort Street, indicating publication details.

Byrney Qonesday Prinewinnere Infiatey Lothery Whawn Tontay Aquams Vo Mra J. Jemking Co OP Sveney Coon Wah Synd W. Field Syd Carnirvon R. Bailey Atc McNenurs Covdenun River Mt. Kembla Prert Rynd G Bingham Seotaman Tait Prince Bt Inverell Sur Pekhurss Tisatty Christopher John Shakespear Pedoral Catal Press of Australia L Is Mort Street Rraction BCT

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