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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 01, 1954

Page

7

Newcastle Union Juniors Triumph Over Canberra

The Newcastle Union Juniors defeated Canberra 11 to 9 at Northbourne Oval yesterday in a fast open match. Max Tisdale scored the best try after half the field run. Winners included Bobby Fraser Bot Wright Max Tladikr nex Dalry John Bennett and Peter Maylen. Canberra's standouts were Phil Winter Ken Brindley Len Brodrick.

Newcastle Bobby Fraser Bot Wright Max Tladikr Nex Dalry John Bennett Peter Maylen Canberra Phil Winter Ken Brindley Len Brodrick T. Maylan BD Burrows M. Tisdale P. Winter K. Bridley Don Felden

Modern RMAC Track Build in Canberra Under Major Chapman

Under Major Austin Chapman, RMAC prepares a 441 yard Cecil track near Duntrogn with overseas advised design. Built with Molonglo river gravel and Weelangerra decomposed peranut, the two tracks use a 10 lane straight, six lane rest, and yardage starting shoots for 220 and 440 yard races.

Austin Chapman Duntrogn Molonglo Weelangerra Canberra R.A.E Mason Shapman Builetins Carrie Lie & Lion Hac Trin Ftn

Middleweight boxer Mikus withdraws from title defense

Sydney reports say middleweight champion Mikus will not fight this month after a gashed left eye from a bout with Spaniard Marcos at Sydney Stadium. The wound required stitching and Marcos or Coluz are named as potential replacements for Garrigo in the upcoming match.

Mikus Sydney Ran Mikus Marcos Sydney Stadium Garrigo Luigi Coluzai Homein Larrigo

Swede Sets Tightrope World Record in Avesta

Allan Lundberg, 24, completed 27 hours 2 minutes on a tightrope in Avesta, Central Sweden, surpassing the previous world mark by about three hours. The account notes a turbulent setting with unusual daily routines and limited sustenance during the attempt.

Stockholm Allan Lundberg Avesta Sweden Landers Gundy Brena

State Lottery Drawn Numbers and Syndicate Winners

Lottery No. 3 761 will be drawn tomorrow morning with results from multiple Sydney area syndicates and individuals. Piret 644 led the first prize list followed by Gun and Pat syndicate and PL cor coran. Other winners include 4 650 Casual Bee syndicate C W Tickle 27 Carrington Street Bexley and 60 441 F Norman CEO GPO Sydney. Additional entries include 262 W Dalton 217 Macquarie Street Sydney 15 5396 Whit dds syndicate Mrs N Best 111 Pitt Street North Sydney Firth 95 615 She Best syndicate Mrs N Best 111 Pitt Street Sydney Seventh 49 136 Patches syndicate K Gray 80 O'Brien Street Bondi and PB Dunbar 22 nd Hurstville.

Piret Gun and Pat Syndicate Corcoran Crown Street Surry West Street North Syidney Firth She-Best N. Best Pitt Street Sydney Patches K. Gray

Men's Basketball Results From The Recent Games

In a series of matchups, Malin led with 14 points, TL MAC and Andreu each scored 10, while O'Donnell and Hooks reached 15. Stal defeated Sanlees 25-20, with TALC and Stal contributing double digits. Lithuanians beat YAMA, led by F Grugna’s 7 points. Lithuanians 7. Maceybius and Roberts 19 paced Vulcan’s win over Nations University.

Mundiw Nicht Posulted Rom TL Mac Andreu O'Donnell Hooks Aine Hie Geuhuns Phine Stal Sanlees Talc Snekes Hardee Yama

Bennett Retires From Ring

Bennett, a Queensland featherweight, retires from boxing after a long career. The Department of Native Affairs confirms his retirement as he ends a bout with Bennett’s last fight noted as a light welterweight match.

Brisbane Chang Mon Kelley Bennett Ion Sennett Mo Gene

Caulfield Cup Favorite Rosine Fast Trial Report

Rising Fast runs well in trial at Caulfield today with Emphatic guiding, finishing near the lead in 1.58 furlongs. Dusted over the mine furlong, the work showed Rosine Fast’s strong form as Caulfield Cup favour.

Caulfield

Women's Mid Week Tennis Finals hopefuls Forrest and Kingston duel

Forrest and Kingston reach the final of the B division in the women's mid week tennis finals after close semi final wins. Forrest defeated Yarralumla and Kingston beat Ainslie, with scores noted and preliminary results from RAMLC and Acton divisions.

Forrest Kingston Witners Yarrufa Aimalie Pound IML Staff Acton EB Gerade Porvest

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