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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

8

Inadequate soccer facilities in Canberra prompt plea

ONLOOKER calls attention to poor Canberra soccer grounds growth in five years outgrowing facilities. Describes events at Turner Oval with minimal spectator shelter and muddy entrances. Urges Department of the Interior to provide basic amenities to support increasing matches and diverse players.

Canberra IL Ignal Secec Pypesent Turne Oval Boldrewoot Street Department of the Interior Turner

Five Australian Cricketers Placed on Casualty List

Five Australian cricketers were listed as casualty risks. Lon Maddocks has a chipped bone in the right thumb, Ian Craig suffers a stomach upset but should be fit by tomorrow, J Burke has shin fluid and is expected to play next match, C McDonald strains left thigh but may be usable for the next meet, A Davidson pinched left thumb and unlikely to improve before Saturday.

London Reuter Lon Maddocks Ian Craig J. Burke Mateh C. McDonald Lancashire Davidson Moss Nol

Queen Delville In Good Form For Midweek Races

Queen Delville shows form with four starts including a second and a close fourth. Arden and French Deal feature as strong contenders in two divisions, while selections highlight Queen Delville and Arden as main bets in the program across Engadine and other races.

Queen Delville Jaurea Sil Warwick Ian Permer Arden Rosehill Pricevetters Dipso Hera Prince Sharter Ridcombe Exhibitor Peniwig Avalos Rosquiton Hug Pwlett Etin Avules Romises K Ingsgrove Hawkswiry Kembla Grange Engadine Flying Vista Warner Stream Lugarno Blackwood Kingsgrove Rosecka Woodland Stream Machine Sntan Mill Oatiel Criollo Sundise Spearby Narwer Ragho Blazing Star Brave Scot

Bowls Weekend Matches in Canberra and City Events

Weekend bowls schedule lists events in Canberra and city venues with start times around 120 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. on Sunday. Notable matches include Lambert-Brian versus Witt, Keene Mill against Couper-Brogan, and Neilson in final singles. Handicap results show Smith 45 over 0d and Wignall 31.4 while Cleary defeats Kean 27.

Nameit -Briain Smith Wignall - Allaionars Cleary-Kean

Lottery Syndicates Appear in State Notice List

An assorted list shows multiple lottery syndicates and participants across towns and streets including Belfield Newtown Armidale Annandale and Sydney with names such as Mrs B M Richardson Mrs A Dawson and GPO Sydney. The entry mentions various syndicate titles and addresses like 122 Main Street Armidale and c a GPO Sydney.

Ts. H. Richardson Lincoln Belfield Donaldson Trady Newtown F. Donaldson Dilwich’ Hill B. M. Richardson Main Street Armidale Sth A. C. Baker Rose Street Annandale Ath A. Dawson G.P.O Sydney Mairickvilla Sao Stryde M. Lynch Ubh Ives A. MW. Faulteser Hydney G. Boyd Syndney

Sydney rider Holgar Brill praised by The Times

London. Times lauds Sydney jockey Holgar Brill who rode his 1000th winner in 1945 and praised Australian riders for superb judgment and timing. The Times cites Brill and Arthur Breasley as influential figures comparable to Australians in cricket tennis and gold.

London Sydney Holgar Brill Ssinée England the Times Arthur “Scobie Breasiey Times Britt Breagley

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