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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1958
Page
12
In Surrey, the known professional Alex Fox defeated British Open champion Peter Thomson 3 and 2 in the British match play quarterfinals. The elimination of Bobby Locke by Christie Connor narrows the semi finals to Irish and English players.
An OCR fragment advertises autos and utilities with mentions of Commonwealth Motors Braddon Canberra and a price list request. It references dealers, a chemist, a Mal Order Service, a pharmacy supply company, and concrete work like driveways and paths. The text is fragmented and lists several businesses and contact cues.
Wagga's visiting team defeated theACT squad at Northbourne Oval by ten to two after a tight eighth inning. ACT led early on strong hitting from Nelson and Danone but Wagga rallied with Hoetz Proust and Rainsford contributing key hits. Jolliffe and Marlin sparked ACT late but could not overcome the visitors. Best defensive efforts came from E Hoetz for Wagga and Jolliffe for ACT with several two baggers and three baggers noted.
The Department of Immigration team Bryan Bain Armstrong Nutt won the Public Service Bowls final 31 to 21 over Parliament House's Cuthbertson Creekpavie Riddle Marshall. Immigration edged ahead with late scoring on the 23rd and 25th ends and received the Shield from patron Mr. E Nevin. Earlier, Immigration beat Works 1 21-17 and Parliament beat Treasury 30-17 in the semi finals.
Keith Hudson won the Canberra Pistol Club silhouette shoot with 30 hits for 272 points. Runner up B Ford had 29 hits for 246 points and P Fox 29 hits for 243 points. Other scores list numerous shooters with varying hits and points.
The Canberra South Bowling Club hosted Pairs Saturday won by E McLean and E Harris with L Corkhill and L Bevan as runners up. On Sunday 24 teams competed in a tours event won by a rink skipped by Ern Lenz. Cock of Walk went to B Smith. Selwyn Apps trophy won by E Senz.
Test star Richie Benaud took six New England wickets in his first match of the season for a score of 6. Pirie opened a one day game with Jack Chegwyn XL. New England total was 166 while Chegwyn's side slumped to 150 for three wickets. Openers Burke led Chegwyn with 70 not out and Nym O'Neill added 43 before bowled.
Players from all states arrive in Canberra for the Public Service table tennis carnival at St Patrick's Youth Centre Braddon. The event opens at 1 30 pm with Mr G Sutcliffe senior commissioner of the Public Service Board officiating. Inter state matches begin after the opening draw lists NSW versus WA SA versus Old ACT versus Vic for men and NSW versus ACT Vic versus Old with Tas a bye for women.
Six teams competed with the Junior Farmers winning the pennant on 44 points, ahead of Yass Pony Club 37. The event, at Llewellyn Riding School with Bungendore Pony Club riders, featured numerous age group and team events, plus tilting rings and hunts, culminating in a strong showing from Junior Farmers Club and Yass with multiple individual wins.
A station schedule lists country breakfast, hospital hour, Battle of Britain service, music programs, news reviews, and orchestral highlights. Key items include Glenn Miller Memories, Symphony Hour, Opera Highlights, and Monday Night Theatre with Sydney Symphony Orchestra broadcasts.
The list shows a full day on YAH and 2CA Canberra with programs from breakfast sessions to news, dramas, children's features, and music. Notable items include Mayo Hunter in the morning, Portia Faces Life, Bruce Lansley program Are You Listening, and The Cadbury Show in prime time.
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