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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 30, 1959
Page
14
A seven year old in Hobart receives 390 pounds in a case alleging razor stabbing at a school. The court dismisses liability claims against the Attorney General and the boy's father citing negligence and supervision issues. Damages total £4,000 as claimed by Andrea Huth.
Pietrangeli defeated Fraser 7 5 6 3 to reach the French Open final. Vermaak upset Ayala 6 2 or 6 4 to join him, marking a double shock to the Australian Davis Cup hopes as two top seeds were eliminated.
Idris Tulis of M defeats Somtak of Thailand to claim the men’s singles title in a 12-15 15-11 15-12 final. Som Paul and Somsak take men’s doubles. Ruth edges Tatti in women’s singles. Ruth and Idris win mixed doubles after a close final.
Classified listing shows multiple classic cars for sale including 1954 Morris J Van 1957 Fordomatic Sedan 1956 Jaguar Mark 7 1957 MG Sports 1957 Simca Sedan 1956 Austin A90 1955 Holden Sedan 1959 Austin 4 55 Sedan 1955 Zephyr Sedan 1954 Rover 90 and more with prices £1495 and £1260. Buyers offered options in FIAT and Buick models.
The list presents a scrambled lottery result sequence with multiple draw numbers and prize amounts. Names and places such as H. A. Easton and Tea Room Miss Lily McDermott appear among coded entries and extensive numeric strings, including sums like TEN AT £ 40 and FIFTEEN AT £ 20, indicating prize tiers.
Listing of upcoming soccer matches across Canberra area venues with kickoff times and referee assignments. Teams include Narrabundah Oval Be Quicky Bohemians Olym Hungaria Turner Turner 2 Jerrabomberra Croatia Matta United Vistulan Canberra United Hun paria WK Be Quick Tits Dniepro Be Quick H Canberra KS Marulan Canberra United 8 grade players listed in brief fixture notes.
Royal Canberra Associates committees plan a beginner golf introduction with a 10 am start and etiquette lessons. The event invites newcomers to meet members and form foursomes. A separate Thursday match saw M. Kilmartin defeat E. Monaghan 10 to 7 amid mixed scores.
Canberra Workmen's Club RL teams travel to Goulburn to face Goulburn United in the lower grade match. The bus leaves at 9:20 am from Manuka and Acton guest houses with all registered players and reserves requested to attend.
A dense catalog of used car listings featuring models such as FORD CONSUL SEDAN VWIO Holden special sedans, two tone paints, radios and depots. Prices range from £395 to £750 with cash and deposit options, including Holden FJ and FI series, Vauxhall Velox, and two tone blue specials. Depots and cash payments noted across numerous entries.
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