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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

4

Acton Challenges: Eastlake Defence in Tight Rugby Clash

A sterling display from Acton with key players Sizer Breeze Hurley and Berry supporting a strong defence led by Waterston Harris and a lifted ruck. At Ainslie the home side edged a five point win as Hawke and Loftus controlled midfield and Turner sparked early pace. In Queanbeyan Tigers surged in the second half with Irvine securing a late winner for Amana amid a tense finish.

Sexton Sizer Breeze Hurley White Watterston Harris Berry Ainslie Turner Nally Hawke Loftus Rovers Queanbeyan Tigers Ude Ard Anderson

Thrilling Clash At Ainslie

Turner opened with seven goals aided by Burridge as Ainslie trailed. Donnellan sparked a rally while Armstrong shone in the ruck and Browning and Hawke converted chances. Turner rallied late with two quick goals to regain the lead in a rugged, high tempo match.

Turner Burridge Ainslie Donnellan Armatrong Browning Hawke Ainille Armstrong Drown

Queanbeyan Side Finds Form in Canberra Football Clash

Queanbeyan created a sharp first quarter lead as wind aided play, Manuka rallied with Anderson key as the match stretched to a thriller at halftime. The third quarter saw Queanbeyan unleash a well coached attack with Harold Williams scoring three times, as Duncan Anderson battled tough coverage.

Queanbeyan Manuka Anderson Canberra Harold Williams Tigers Duncan Anderson

ACT Horses Unimpressive At Rosehill

Two Canberra horses Norsea and Daily Column plus Scorpens ran at Rosehill Saturday after the ACT season ended. All failed to figure, with Daily Column and Scorpena far from the money, casting doubt on local form as Southern District gallopers look to Sydney for winter racing.

Canberra Norsea Rosehill Metropolitan Arcs A.C.T Southern Districts Sydney

National Football Scores Confusing OCR Note

Fragmented score list shows names Amalie Setteetind Harras and Hurtig Drayton Holorick with unclear outcomes. Mentions White Berry Greet and a second line with Alnsie Mloni field unclear. Unable to determine full teams or results from readable text.

Amalie

All Blacks Receive Warm Welcome at Mascot Airport

A crowd of over 500 greeted the New Zealand rugby league team when they arrived at Mascot airport. About 40 girls performed dances while the team responded with the Haka. The squad plans tours of Victoria Queensland and South Australia.

Sydnes New Zealand Mascot Airport Victoria Queensland South Australia

Surprise Bid By Acton In Thrilling Football Clash

Acton rallied after Curtis injury to challenge Eastlake in a fast paced match. Sexton and White starred for Acton with late goals while Eastlake, led by Watterston and Hendricks, pressed hard but fell short in a high spirited contest.

Curtis Enstlake O'Brien Sexton Acton Geelong Keegan Berry Moore Page Eastlake

Narrow Escape For Easts Union Side At Kingston

In a tight Eastern Suburbs rugby match, Easts lost 6-5 to R.A.A.F. with Boland's second half try putting RAAF ahead before a late infringement gifted Easts a single conversion. Notable for Easts were Gallagher Fulcher and young Dennis Smith, while North and Boland starred for RAAF. reserves saw Slam defeat on a 9-6 line.

Kingston Eastern Suburbs R.A.A.F Keane RAAF Boland North Easte Faap Andy Burke East Gallagher Fulcher Jucke Jim Notaras St. Patrick's College Dennis Smith Kestern Suburbs Canberra

North Suburbs Rugby Triumph at Bungendore in Group Play

North Suburbs defeated Braidwood 10 to 2 at Bungendore in Group and Reserve Grade 1. Norths led 7-2 at half time with key tries by Harrington and a second score by Horan as Canberra's defense held firm after injuries reduced them to a five man pack.

Northern Suburbs Rugoy Braidwood Bungendorg Northern Suburbs Salih Norths Fisher Canberra Boyd Alan Harrington Murphy Smith Shields Canberra Boys North Canberra Bernie Horan

Parramatta Ramatta Rugby Team Wins Big Over Monaro

Sydney report: Parramatta overwhelmed Monaro in a Hing football clash yesterday. Parra showed strong three quarter play as Brennan scored 10 goals and J Carr contributed for Monaro. The match featured disjointed play and loose wards with key action around the Pa three-quarters.

Parramatis Sydney Ramatta Monaro Tac Parramatie Brennan Monaroh J. Carr

Royals edge Ainslie in trial match scoring thriller

Ian Edwards opened the scoring for Ainslie while Don Stafford and Johnny Johnston added tries for Royals. Fedorow converted one and scored a late try, with Royals defeating Ainslie by five points as Timmy Johnson and Bruce Robina stood out. Norths players also noted in a rough, bustling display.

Ainalie Ian Edwards Golda Earty Royals Don Stafford Tim Johnny Johnston Royal Fedorow Bruce Robina Johnny, Beadman Timmy Johnson Ainslie Golds Far Royals Alan Reid Peter Svs Rosa Norths Arthur David Spencer Stewart Ainalle Hast Robert Ricroft Garry Peterson Kevin Southwell Edwards J. Johnston Vy Poedorow D. Ord Th Taverner O'Brien

Fragmentary OCR Note from Local Page

Fragmented text appears from a local page item with unclear context. Readable parts mention places and names are obscured, making precise event or subject determination impossible from the available excerpt.

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Eastlake Defence Our Anala Boal Amana Irvine Randwick Caulfield Pied Jones Meskare ALL Blacks Noonan Walsh Heidricks Drayton Hendricks Fark Easts Union Pita North Northa Queanbeyan'a Mo Armour Gould Grath Whitmore Van Burke Bird Slam Wilkens Nicholson Berg Brown Barnes Erm F. Murray North Suburbs Bungendore Sydni Ofesional Vic Walch Hi Lens Jan Harris Jan Lightly Lew Campbell Elizabeth Pidgeon Horan Regin George McManus War Snr Peas Junior Union Wit Northbourne Oval Ross Erner Ritchie Christopher Tohn Shakespeare Feder Capital Press Abatralis Ltd Bethe, Company Mort Treet Braddon Nein Pion
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