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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1957
Page
6
Weather notes from Canberra include barometer readings and wind directions across the day, a forecast of a warmer day after a cold night, and regional notes for the South Coast and Tablelands with potential rain later. Local notices list births, funerals, and accommodation ads from the Times agency.
The Hospital hosts a monthly meet at 2 20 p m today October 14 with attendance urged for business important. Australian Labour Party Canberra South Branch holds a meeting at the Tennis pavilion Manuka tonight starting at 7 30 pm with preselection nomination forms and Melbourne Cup sweep. Positions vacant secretary to the rector St Pauls Church.
Job listing announces Davin Jones of WacGa seeks an experienced dorsetter aged 18 or older to fill a manager position. No other details provided.
Royal Canberra hosted a low scoring monthly medal with Arnol Bull Ted Newton and Nat Knight posting nett 63. Arthur Tig shot 44 on the front and 34 on the back with birdies and an eagle, Rex Pye won B grade with nett 70 while Gordon Kelly led the countback. McNerron won C grade nett 68. Canadian stableford mixed foursomes results featured A and Mrs Quigley at 40.
The Special Poultry Exhibition drew strong attendance with over 500 patrons. The champion bird was a dark barred Plymouth Rock cockerel bred and shown by Mr. Peter Spencer of Young who also earned the champion large fowl opposite sex with an Old English Game pullet. Spencer and M By mons of Young claimed multiple top awards across soft feather and bantam classes judged by a panel including A C Johnston and G A Harrigan.
At the Port Adelaide Amateur Athletic Club a dead heat occurred in a 220 year hurdle race between 18-year-old twins Robert and Andrew Blach. They were the only entrants in their division, finishing with a shared first across the tape after a long stride finish.
The Canberra branch hosts a cold season opener with standout marks in sprints and hurdles. Notable performances include Joan Hellaran setting a Manuka Oval record and multiple runners from SC and NC contributing strong times across events including Open 100 yd and 220 yd relays.
Milligan wins rifle club trophy after windy shooting on Saturday. Jack Milligan scores 93, leading a field with scores ranging from 66 to 93 and marks like 89 to 87, amid a brisk Pitt and Hudson competition.
The Friday finals featured a close Canberra singles championship with Kirkman, Lazenby, and Smith among top performers. Doubles duo Kirkus and Lazenby claimed the doubles crown, while UIL Clues and Royals battled hotly for the league trophy with Royals securing the title after a 4 game winning span. Prize trophies awarded to winners and runners up. contact Dom Pettit for details.
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