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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

8

National Football Plans Shifted for NSW Round Draws

Canberra reports note changes to the national football schedule for NSW, moving the round of games to Saturday. Queanbeyan Acton will face Quaunbeyan and Tite will clash with Gaatineg on the same day. Manukuna, led by captain Don Barrel who is injured, aims to attend weddings. Jim Kurden is out with a fence injury. Lionel Jumen returns from knee trouble, Bruce Whatman remains hospitalized, and Canberra eyes a stronger lineup for Tasmania selection.

Oe i Te Iuty Nsw Camemlitve Quasadayan Acton Quaunbeyan Manu Tus Queen Rm.c. Tw Manuke Alt J. Dorman Laem Eastlake Perturl Don Barrel Am Ik Jim Kurden Butch” Thompson Combine Ogrotimwer Rinearn Og Rainier

Unclear Lottery Result Fragments Across Names and Addresses

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered lottery references with numerous names and addresses across regions including Queensland, Cammeray, Kogarah, Dee Why, and Rockdale. The text lists numerous individuals and places without coherent results or dates.

Martin Kogarah Lottery Sdra Prescott Dee Why Mra M. R Vin der Kool Scotland Ghuret Point J. Hoyle Raway River Rockdale

Billiards Premier Championship Entries Rise for 1058 Premiership

Amateur Billiards Association opens the 1058 premiership on April 23 with 12 teams contesting. The defending champion team has lost its star player to Workmen's Club, while RM.C and RAAF enter strong early opposition. Scores from two matches to date show Canberra Motel Acton and others leading, with plans for the annual trophy display forthcoming.

RAAF Canberra Motel Acton Hotel Acton IMC Bergices’ Club Kamen Can. Berra Cal Acton Gaya

Stradbroke and Brisbane Cup Weights Revealed

Weights for the Stradbroke Handicap and Brisbane Cup released show Karendi carrying 10 st 2 lb with 1 lb more to beat. Notables include Wire Dust up to 7 10, Port Arthur and Talibman adjusted, while Kingehip and Golden Galleon feature among contenders for the Brisbane meets in June.

Pat Wee Sie Rt Eral Karendi Stredbroke Bliver Phantom Wire Dust Rovssl Han Newmarket Winney Suympalics Kingehip Haw Inner Taltaman Port Arthur Tid Binaya Lagead Talibman

Japanese Pearl Fleet Sails Toward Australia

In early reports a Japanese fleet with 15 ships heads toward Australia near the Arafura Sea. The group appears bound for Australia with Yamato Maru leading and escorted by a small government support contingent. The voyage pauses at a Saturday harbor, with no confirmed combat or damage.

Watson Joins West Indies Century Makers on Tour

On the West Indies tour, Dilly Watson joined century makers Bahados and Kajaman as Australia’s batsmen faced strong bowling on Kingston Oval. Watson reached a half century then fell for 63 as Archer and Atkinson tightened, with Australia trailing 219 at tea and 308 after a morning session.

Watson West Indies Bahados Tursday Young W. Kajaman Dilly Watson An4ratian Eure Tunypa Kensington Oval Jatwon M.ng Ran Archer Happy Positon Jooch Yavell Morris McDonald Mayer Germal Acon Burge Miler Ant Miller Rome Lee Miller Nalice Watron Mite Archer Mayern Iniccentive Balla Ascher Yin Hin Bert

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