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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 12, 1958
Page
6
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Belgrade reports President Voroshilov of Russia has canceled his planned Yugoslavian trip. Russian sources say the cancellation stems from the need to stay in Moscow during President Nasser’s visit to Egypt. The move follows recent mutual criticisms between the two communist regimes over perceived reactionary trends in Yugoslavia.
Harold Vivash and his wife stopped to aid Dizon who lay on the roadway at Judbooley Parade Windang. While assisting, a truck struck the group and a motorcyclist Oswalt and a man Kynas, 24, were injured. Dizon died at the scene.
Gil Best Trophy man Flaherty won the Gil Beat trophy at Federal on Saturday by count-back from J Swan after 46 points on the first nine and 20 on the back nine. Ken Wood, Breza McDonnell, and D Fowary followed with 35 or 36 points. C grade saw J Fisherty 38 and others score in the 34–36 range. Vivash was fatally injured in a crash. police charged a driver with DUI neg driving and manslaughter. Mrs Deborah Hayes and Colin Christopher Sullivan were killed in a docking double road incident. Hayes’ husband was injured. Sullivan died later at St Vincent’s Hospital.
London reports Trans land Airlines jet completed a non stop 0 mile flight from London to San Francisco in 17 hours 20 minutes setting a new polar endurance record. Winds and currents stranded eighteen crew near the Caribbean as explorers face perilous conditions.
The Soroptimist Club of Canberra presented 700 pounds to the Goodwin Homes Development Association at its third birthday dinner. The event featured dignitaries including Mr Paul Hasluck and General and Lady Slim, with guests from clubs across Canberra. Funds will endow a cottage home for an unidentified mother, celebrated as a Mother's Day gesture.
Canberra West Ends second day of mixed bowls saw improving conditions and a solid turnout. Winning rink featured Mrs Jendron and Mrs Makie with runners up Mrs Reidy and Mrs Schultz. a Summervilla pairing included K Smith. Saturday results named winners B Cummins KK Jordan T Bruce J Dwyer and runners up L Gartin J Foote G Megee K Lambert.
Nagle captured the £200 Moss Vale professional golf title with a two round 136 at Moss Vale. L Woodward finished two strokes back, with L Wilson one more behind, and D Curbey and EB W Dunk tied for fourth at 144. Nagle won on a count back over H W Dunk who also posted 136 while Nagle was scratch. Amateurs: morning winner R G McKay of Wollongong shot 72. afternoon winner B Deysin of Goulburn carded 70.
Cam Clarke secured a South Bowls title with a 31 23 victory over Len Hawes. Curke led early before Clarke moved ahead and controlled play through the triples and pairs events with teammates Garealee Se aie Clash and May aiding the run. Jordan and others finished as runners-up in the finals held on Saturday.
Blackpool defeats NSW in Wollongong 7-2 as Armfield Wright and Jim Kelly crowd the State forward line. Stanley Matthews leads Blackpool with a masterful display, setting up many goals though he did not score. Matthe scored his first tour goal in a 68-2 win over Australia at the Sporty Ground.
The Canberra Pistol Club silhouette shoot winner was B McGarrigle with 29 hits out of 30 for 200 points. Several shooters posted scores, including R McGarrigle 29, B Wigley 28, A Koorey 28, B Ford 37, J 215, G Virtue 26, L Dodson 26, W Rafferty 24, H Ford 77, P Champion, W Hamilton 22, C Mins 21, T Beazley 21, K Poplawaki 21, H Ganter 20, K Crapp 19, A Eilert 18, B Seeg 18, P Manton 1, L Rich 7.
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