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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

8

New Stars Likely In 1956 Olympics

The article lists potential Olympic stars for 1956 including Bobby Morrow from the United States and others from the Soviet Union Hungary and Australia. It discusses probable events for Morrow Kue and Etrick along with historic notes on Nurmi Kohlemainen Owens and 1900 1908 and 1924 Olympians, highlighting enduring greats and shifting eras.

Bobby Morrow United States Vladimir Kue Ruma Sandor Jaroa Hungary Shirley la Hunty Atrickland Australia Morrow Taaros Etrickid Olympic Eid Paayo Nurmi Finland Eny Ferne Kohlemainen Rela Aeaice Eeeal Mirane Koblemainen Kuroy Comeiie Albert Deimes Agaia Nurmi Paris Los Angeles Wales Mise Didrikson Mina Walsh Eddie Tolan Zatopek Jesse Owens London Fanny Blankera-Koen

10000 Bottles Of Wine For Athletes

Adelaide reports that 10000 bottles of claret were offered by the Australian wine industry to attending athletes at the Olympic Games. The council learned the wine must go directly to national representatives, as the central organising authority could not accept gifts for competitors without breaching housing and catering rules.

Adelaide Brigadier Co, M. L. Bott Olympic Village Olympic Authority

State Lottery listings and syndicate details

Lottery 3683 and 3690 entries with latitudes, syndicate names, participant addresses in Sydney and Canberra areas, including Misa F C Rogers B Bola and A.M.B. syndicates. Provides street names, suburb references, and related agents. Printed by The Fedora Hospital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd. in Mort Street Braddon ACT.

F. C. Rogers Messrs Moran and Cato Pty. Ltd Greveland Street Japan Aynd Mia Bola Fountain Ra Don Park Laman Rawson Auburn B. Shirriff York Street Sydney A.M.B Alf Webster Glebe St. Johna Road Lottery Camera O'Neill Street Guildfot Grand Hotel Rockdale Buins John Shakesare Fedorapital Press of Australia Pty. Ltd Mort Street Braddon, A.C.T

Revival of Interest at Northbourne Cricket Club

Northbourne Cricket Club anticipates a lively season with over 30 players attending early sessions. The club aims to add a third team and expects 0 to 50 players representing Northbourne across all grades. Notable newcomers include Jim Beatty and several junior graduates joining senior cricket. Upcoming match sees Northbourne travel to Harden Town Cricket Club with a 12 man lineup led by E Smith.

Northbourne Ni Wa Peer Cricket Association Jim Beatty Brisbane Bob Jordan Dennis Ryan Bob i Howe Bil Atkinson Michael Hillyard Canberra Doug Walker Ainslie Peter Buckmaster Manuka-Yarralumna Harden Harden Town Cricket Club E. Smith C. Micholas T. Buttsworth M. Conroy W Atkinson D. Greenfields R Howe D. Walker A Poskett A. Wilks V. Bannon J. Nish J. Goldmith

Bradman Out as Selector by Australian Board

The Australian Board of Control confirmed Bradman is no longer selector. J A Jontke of South Australia was named to replace him after Donald’s retirement in April. Jack Ryder and Dudley Seddon are the other two selectors. The board approved the New Zealand tour plan and announced the 1940-41 and 1963-44 tours for South Africa and Australia.

Australian Board of Control Hla J. A. Jontke Bout Australia Donald Jack Ryder Dudley Seddon New Zealand Byd- Ned South Africa

St Patrick's Tennis Titles Draw Scramble

The draw for St Patrick's tennis championships lists dozens of players and pairs across multiple sections marked by times and initials, including Hereward, Hurley, O'Connor, Ryan, Anderson, Ferrari, and Blain among many others. Players are urged to be at the court by 2 o'clock for remaining matches as the schedule unfolds.

St. Patrick's Reward B. Hickey Hurley Herewara Balaerman Peters Webb Ryan A. _Edmeads Parkain O'Connor Mi Bisin May Wilkinson M. Hereward K. Tend A. Ea-Pean L. Bong J. Anderson A. Ferrari J. ‘Wilkingon H, Mc~ Callum L. Flaln J. Mascin J. Walsh K. ‘Tradd Mra Mian M. Boland M. Hoare Mrs. Ferrari A. Edmends J. Ward M. O'Halloran K. Martin L. Blain J. Ryan B. Hurley J. Mas' Ao Walsh Ming Hi Tiernan Mis J. Spicer G. Suthers P. Lanes Miex DB Mina M. Ryan A. McMillan B. Suhox B. Ryan Mra. Glynn J. O'Connor P. Jackson B. ‘Webb Tradd J—B Webb J. Mascini J. Walah X. Tradd Mia L. Boag Misa J. Anderson P. Bohan J. Spicer Misa Holland Euhus Bryan Glynn J, Ward Ward A. Edmeads Lance Jackson Beer

Brimses Wins Narrowly at Randwick Narrow fields

Sydney race notes report Brimses narrowly prevailing at Randwick in a late surge over rivals led by Pacemaker and Baystone. Jockey A Mulley and trainer comments highlight the horse's first run after a spell and efforts by New Joy to lead before My Hall’s closing sprint. The piece records betting, placings, and track conditions with references to other runners and fences.

Sydney Brimses Randwick Mt Bookmakers Rarny Pune Raystone Epsom Lanai A. Mulley Ted Jocky J. Thorpe Warwick Farm Redonlah Badvaran Ae Watts Atworth New Joy Bellwood McGrew Bets Boe Thompson Baystone Cilzean Crimson Pirate Bets D'Amour Brimas Blackwood Lay Day Cloudsman Hila Gay Hall Thom Lucky My Hall Bollywood Dick Roden G. Podmore Dantesque N. McGrowdle Dogma

Cootamundra Bowls Team Visit Canberra City Club

A spokesman for Cootamundra bowls club says both A and B teams will take part in a forthcoming event at Canberra City Bowling Club. The visit is set for October with teams traveling from Cootamundra and nearby areas to compete and enjoy the day.

Cootamundra Canberra City Fey Berra Club Ispokerman

Just Marguerite To Miss Epsom

Sydney news item notes Just Marguerite the Melbourne sprinter was scratched from the Epsom Handicap. The horse had won at Rosehill last Saturday and was aimed at a minor sprint at the AJC spring meeting. French Charm is listed as clear favourite for the event with Teranyan, Knave, Gentle Lu and others in the market.

Sydney Weanesaasy Melbourne Just Marguerite Rosehill J. B. Stewart A.J.C Roman Holiday Blaze Teranyan Knave Gentle Lu Hennessy Blazeaway Roman Hollday

Canberra Chess Championships Round Three Report

In round three of the Canberra Chess Club annual championships Cresca 4.1 Tele 96 Zilinskas vs P K Chen and B Apa 4.2. Wiens vs Milosch, Dak vs Vivell, N Cartledge defeated OL Schlegel, and Miss Spencer forfeited to W Goriss. Milosch and Zilinskas each scored 2 points. N Ledge, P K Chen, M Shere and A Sega earned one point each.

Canberra Cresca Tele Zilinskas Qd P. K. Cheni Apa Wiens Iz Milosch Dak Vivell N. Cartledge D. OL Schlegel Miss Me Spencer W Goris Milosch Zilinskas N. Ledge P. K. Chen Im M. Shere Sega O

Federal Golf Club Hosts Mixed Match Results

Federal Golf Club held a mixed team event with three wins for Bainbrigge and partners. Matches included Bainbrigge defeating Mrs O Rourke two and one and Arbuckle losing five and three to Vallance. A putting competition ran alongside, won by Mrs Ratford.

Federal Golf Associates Federal Golf Club Ctates Bainbrigge P. O'Rourke ML Finley Vallance D. Arbuckle G. Joes D. Ratford

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