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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1953
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a transport jam and tram issue at a North East location. Details are unclear but suggest service disruption and potential municipal advisory. No specific dates or named organizations are legible.
A large crowd in Booborowie witnessed a hard fought football match between Booborowie and the Reds. Hallett led Hallett and Brooks for the Reds while J Brooks and M Seigert starred for Booborowie in a tightly contested quarter tempo affair with late scoring pressure.
The third meeting of these teams saw Leighton win the toss and kick toward the southern goal under a north westerly breeze. Umpires Spalding Meigay assigned calls as both defenses pressed hard. The game was scrambly with many kicks forced out and little cohesive play. Leeton captain Bill Byles struggled to keep his side in contention as the quarter opened with Crews Trucking advancing and Treleaven pressing, moving the ball up wind before reaching scoring range.
A fragmented passage details a series of messy ball exchanges with players Berniman McLaren Conners Leighton Herriman and others involved. It notes a turnover near the eastern wing and a subsequent possession change around the 20 yard mark before a clash and a continued flow into the second quarter.
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