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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 10, 1952
Page
2
Watt Jones Les Parker withdraw from the Games team after an injury to Cecil Henderson Parker. Doctors advised retirement from the team following the bowt incident.
The Minister for Air Mr McMahon announced plans for a new airstrip at Richmond RAAF station in Sydney. The proposed runway would be 10 000 feet long and cross the rail line at the A level crossing.
George Joseph a former fireman aboard the Golear contends in arbitration court that he was expelled from the union after a fight with a cook over a referendum on voting. He seeks reinstatement and a ruling on his union ticket. Officials noted he may seek reemployment pending further hearing.
A confused report states Burridge will play for Turner next Saturday amid scattered comments about Turner ruckman Gordon Burridge and various misheard phrases. The piece notes players are on vacation and a match was deferred due to permit issues.
In Melbourne at West Melbourne Stadium Dave Sends defended his empire and middleweight titles by stopping Al Bourke in the fifth round. Bourke fought back in the fourth but was floored twice in the fifth and counted out after a flurry of heavy punches.
Coverage lists races bowls soccer and tennis from Manuka Oval Northbourne Oval and Kingston Oval. Events include Greyhound racing at Queanbeyan Hirai race at 210 pm Goulburn rifle shoot and group C Queanbeyan clashes. Tennis Queanbeyan Gold Cup final and locals compete across Kingston Oval and Captain’s Match.
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