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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1956
Page
4
Sydney racing notes list leading jockeys G Moore and Sellwood each with six engagements for the Belmore Stakes. Contenders include Smooth Stream, The Blue Hawk, Goud, and Belle Archer in second place. Queen Delville expected in the Second Punchbowl. Motif seen as early favourite in the Novice Handicap with Sultan's Galf, Dogma, Replenish among rivals.
The notes list horses and participants including Nice now Qo Lightly Scots- MAIDEN FCP Baern ae Waterford Man 0 'ar WELTER HCP Krish na Singing Duke My Ed PUNCHBOWL Queen Delville Passing Cloud Seaward OE Belle Archer Croupler BELMORE BTAKES Laustream BERT DOUBLE Brille Archer-Prines Genius.
A clipped Sydney notice enumerates lottery tickets and syndicates including 'Husband's Birthday' and 'Black Cat' groups. Names mentioned include Mrs. R. Walker and addresses such as 47 James & J., Punchbowl, with printing by Chri Fenn Bhakes in the Federal Capital area.
The Wollongong team captured the De Mestre Cup for mixed teams for the third year running with a solid margin. Tumbarumba won the Cowan Cup for men, narrowly beating Tumut Rives in a spirited final. Trophies were presented by Mrs Nancy de Mestre, wife of the club president, with some injuries to women players during play.
Sydney report notes Advocate's impressive five furlongs in 1 2 at Randwick ahead of the Chelmsford Stakes with Caranna also showing strong form over seven furlongs. Both top contenders kept under tight rein, while Ceranna and other runners posted steady workouts as Spring Cup plans unfold.
Aus A and South of land Hastings tied a crick et match as rain halted play with tourists 3 108 in reply to 1 1 % target. The long tour faced disruption with a 263 mile journey to Hear t and travel delays marred the day.
Saints beat Senators 12 11 in a tense preliminary final at Reid Park to advance to the men’s softball grand final against the unbeaten Colts. Purser starred at shortstop and Robertson made a spectacular one handed catch. The showdown follows a season where Saints and Colts drew earlier.
In Luanahya Peach Rhodesia a small coffin held Dr Danie Craven’s rugby principles book as ashes were interred. More than 20 members of a miners' club joined the mock funeral rites to mark the Springbok tour of New Zealand. The tour’s Test series result is noted as a loss by the Springboks.
A detective reports Barrow described surplus materials as a manager's privilege. He allegedly used the phrase during remarks about handling resources. The account suggests improper benefit from excess items and relates to trial proceedings.
Postponed fixtures shift this week with matches loaned to other venues. The RAAF and ANU game moves to September 18 at 8:30 p.m. with AFC forfeit noted. remaining home and away matches adjust to end by September 21.
Georges Cormier, 82, famed French balloonist, disappeared Sunday when winds drove his craft off course. He was found near Evron, about 50 miles from his starting point, after claiming a landing occurred hours after the planned 10 mile flight and that he did not notify anyone.
Sydney reports a 36 hole event with 136 goods in play. Guigal and Towne won the oats event 5 up. Pymbis beat Stockwell 14 in Merewether. Notables Bruce Devlin led on 77 with various players around 135 to 143. Regional players from Canberra Merewether Cowra and Royal fields noted.
Femi Mra Beyine and Mra Fleming top early standings in the Mom associates amateur pen championship at Royal Canberra. Readouts include Mrs. Cummins Mrs. Ritchie Mrs. Flem and others with scores across 34 hole nett and 18 hole handicap events. The field features players from Royal Canberra Nowra Cronulla and New Brighton.
Evatt accused the Federal Government of connivance with the Arbitration Court and urged a national plan to curb inflation. He claimed selective credit and rising costs hurt home buyers while attacking oil and banking practices. The discussion focused on capital controls, wage policy, and a coordinated development program.
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