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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
6
Turner forces a late equaliser to draw with Ainslie in a tense National Football contest. Queanbeyan Acton and Bastlake defeated Manuka and R M C respectively in other senior matches.
An undisturbed run by Kent secures a decisive win for Queanbeyan Acton over Manuka. Key players include Duntroog, Turner, Sullivan, Hartigan, and Baker. umpire Gleeson kept tempers in check as teams fielded strong lineups from Queanbeyan Acton, Manuka, and Ainslie with notable scores and individual contributions.
Readable scraps describe a local event with people named Kon Chew and Eagan Se, mentioning a contest or vote, and a place called Camere city. Details are fragmented and uncertain. core elements concern a local activity and participants, with no clear outcome or date.
Race results from Waswick Farm weekend meets list multiple horses and placements. Key entries include Three-year-old Maiden Contraed and Grand Champion WIWA with notable times and odds, plus thoroughbred lineups and placings across Handicap and Mixed events. Strong entities include Grand Copy, Palm Valley, Redden, and Aquilla with prices and finish positions, reflecting a dense racing card.
Fragmented report describes TALDMAR HOW SECOND FANCY and BRISBANE CUP contenders with odds and unrelated racing notes. Names such as Golden Gakesn and Leisind appear amid scattered horse racing references and unverified figures.
Workmen's Club defeated Bercea Club by 44 points in the Canberra billiards round four. Individual games feature Hotel Acton, Caneerra Club, Falliardte, Wickera, Wilson, and others with scores ranging from 110 to 200. The report lists multiple matches in billiards and snooker, noting future match scheduling and secretary deadlines.
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