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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

8

Manuka Triumphs in Thrilling National Grand Final

Manuka defeated Queanbeyan Acton 83 to 74 at Manuka Oval in a high drama national grand final. Ghirardello starred with four goals as Manuka surged late to secure the title while Walters ton and Watterston led the Combine challenge.

Manuka Oval Rive Len ‘Derwvan Ilekiy Genghwin Youngeter Wattereton Wienards Menuka Hinckaman Lombino Gosley Jmiema Manule Saas Gopled Agai Manka Chao Saad Manuka W.king Watterston Th ‘Umbine Ghirardello Cappes Saul Combine Ghirasde Hrown Marauna Quvanbeyan-Actan Willams Gherd Mad Davige Hinckuman Bem Thirardeloothe Pinwin Brown Lats Kirnailrick Brophy Taraann Ko Sompeen Rationa Aason

Rosewall and Seixas Meet in U S Semifinal Showdown

Melbourne coverage details Rosewall defeating Seixas to reach the U S semifinal with further notes on other matches and tournament progress including Trabert and Bender in related events at Forest Hill and Caulfield Cup context.

Mundey Flosewall Melbourne Aunday Townsville Iewan John F. Frehee Avaind Ieee New Zealand Forest Lipe Redsruke Pilin Ward Inglandt Ingles Barbara Ve Phe Grok Ty Miarene Caulfield Dorin Mert U.S Bomsteet Buin Rederaae Dorothy Hemi Vans Ray Ul Advocate Connaught Tlectro Prince Delevni

Saltlake Cleans Up to Claim Second Grade Title

The report notes Saltlake's victory in the second grade championship with players like Guray, Malone, and Murphy contributing as pivotal figures. Final scores and full rosters are obscured by OCR errors but the win secures the title for Saltlake in a hard fought contest.

Senators Win Softball Grand Final in Close Contested Title

The Senators clinched the 1900 softball premiership with a 31 to 29 win over the Dragons after a pacey start by Bennett who homered. Burke, Shum and others contributed key runs as the lead changed hands multiple times leading to a narrow final margin.

Crows Senators Onal Rannings Bennett Felder Ome Booth Benatorn Ming Dragons Bennet Burke Shumtek Drag Beard End Moore

Pigeon Race From Wankin Springs Reported

A local pigeon race held Saturday near Wankin Springs drew participants and observers as racers competed by distance. Officials reported reliable testing data and noted steady pacing, with birds released at dawn and seaon results expected later.

Wankin Springs Canberra Clay

Randwick and Moonee Valley Race Card Results Snapshot

Jumbled text lists multiple race results from Randwick and Moonee Valley venues. Mentions novices and handiap events, various horses, riders, and placing details with odds and times amid unclear OCR.

South Africa Wins Despite Quiet Island Soccer Match

In Melbourne Sunday South Africa defeats an unnamed opponent with a late goal at minutes. Australia pressures but fails to overturn the draw as John McCartney and back Almond stand out in a tense, defense‑driven game.

Milbourne Bauth Afriga Alfredin Aecord Savery Uingoy Xiandatda F ‘Autirala Australia John Mccartney Vic

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