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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 24, 1955

Page

7

Language Blunder Delights Canberra Rugby Welcome

Language mix at a reception for French rugby players caused some confusion as English speaking officials welcomed M Blain in English and the French manager replied in French. The party included officials, a band, and plans for practice at Manuka Oval with observers noting the cordial atmosphere despite language gaps.

R. G. Bailey M. Antoine Blain Macpulley Coberrufeaidente Aney M. Blain Ameny Can Aven Rth Canberra Bailey Pugby League Board of Control Hlege Geoup Mccarthy JT Braser Manuka Oval TWA Vernet Melbourn Nesiles Bal Poe

Rural electricity extension delayed by wire supply shortages

The ACT rural electrification project faces delays as imported wires from England and South Coast suppliers are late. Construction units in urban areas continue work while rural segments await adequate materials for lines and poles.

England Fulton Ben Fulys Arva

Police Quest Wor! Maker 2ee Whip Investigation Details

British reports reveal detectives pursue the person who whipped a victim as Thundering Legion backers raised a five figure sum after a sensational event linked to Victorian bookmakers. Wagers were small mostly around £10 with odds from 20-1 to 6-3. An appeal against the stewards’ decision was planned for today with further steps tomorrow at the paper’s deadline.

W. Amum Morphett Ville Thundering Legion Hax yunUll

Grogan Scores Quick Knockout in Ring Debut Victory

Aydni Grogan secured his second straight win by stopping Victorian Phil Warren in 1 minute 25 seconds of the first round in a 120 round scheduled bout at Stadium. He weighed in at 10 stone 1 pound in the sweatbox and had stopped Percy Simpson in 62 seconds last week. In the undercard, Davey Carr outpointed Johnny Jarret over eight rounds.

Aydni Momning Queunalamd Grogan Phil Warren Amin Solst Percy Simpson Davey Carr Johnny Jarret

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