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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
7
Undefeated Yass will face Canberra in a key league match at Man-1era in round six of the competition. The contest promises a high-stakes clash between two perfect sides as the season heats up.
The 1804 55 season results list multiple trophy winners across fly fishing artificial lure live bait and boat categories. Notable names include Ht Kendall R Prowse A Leldevre Je Roberts and J Dowling with numerous best bag and catch honors at Cotter and Lower Cotter valleys plus special cups for women juniors and advertisers.
Adelaide report states S.A.C. stewards disqualified trainer Noel William Conway for ten years after an inquiry into a battery finding linked to Thundering Legion’s win in the Clarendon Transition Handicap at Morphettville. Jockey W Attrill was also disqualified for ten years for battery before the race. Further charges and recommendations to the BAJC were noted as inquiries continued.
The Australian Jockey Club stewards will provide more assistance to country racing associations. AJC committee announced measures to prevent repeat incidents after a March Linmiore Jockey Club meeting where two horses were disqualified for carry ing abort weight due to faulty scales. Steps will be taken to make stewards available at more frequent intervals to enforce proper administration across country associations.
Bobby Locke of South Africa shot 70 to stand 10 under par and lead the Australian Open after the second round at Calle. Najoan Von Nida of New South Wales and Ken Nagle of New South Wales were close, with Pickworth and Cremin among early movers.
McDonnell defeats Litow in the eighth round at Brisbane Stadium after twice cutting Litow and delivering a left hook, referee Pat Hill stopping the bout 1 minute 26 seconds into the eighth. McDonnell, a former NZ amateur champion, led on points throughout the match.
In Canberra yesterday the main event finished with Brey Boon defeating J. Mallewh 80 to 30. The secret timeholes event was won by J Bett.
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