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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1935
Page
11
Fragmentary report notes tensions during matches at Charleville Croquet Cue lawn. The entry mentions Mrs Williams and Brecker in a disputed affair marked by revolts and contestation from the audience.
The Charteville Rifle Club completed the third round of the W. Munt Trophy on the 300 and 809 yard ranges. J Thompson won the event amid strong shooting, with W McKnight tying for second and J Graney posting a score of 88. Conditions were excellent though base wind caused some difficulty at longer ranges.
A mixed tram from Camnnamalla travels to Charlotte for a tennis weekend. Charterville players Arst and E Tockwell lead the way as they edge local teams 5 sets to 4. The report lists numerous doubles lineups and scores including Gardiner with McLeod, Thompson with William, and Crowch with Crosch in several matches.
Local members and section participants joined weekend singing contests and golf events. The winner posted a five stroke improvement with a strong drive. close finish left many tied. Notable names George, Sean Mont, Noyes, Westcott, Donaldson, Shanwy, Georeg, and Wall featured in tone and standings as the town eyes the upcoming Johnny Walker Cup and Charity golf day.
St Mary's club members played numerous games against Langle with detailed pairings and scores for each match. The record notes multiple players, dates, and outcomes culminating in totals: St Mary's 118 games to Langle 148. A Portacet woman, Maria de irom, is mentioned in a separate memorial note.
Discussion on doubles in informant play and contract bidding. Explains pre emptive bids, strategic use of doubles to pressure opponents, and how a well timed double can reveal strength and deter actions. Notes risks and aims at gaining advantage through calculated responses.
A fragment notes the cost of a settee and a cot set at about one pound in value. It mentions total prices and a sweetened supply equaling roughly £1. The text reflects historical pricing language with unclear units and truncated phrases.
A young Zula woman appeals to the Natal Court against the exile imposed by a local chief. After being jilted by the chief's son she entered the kraal at noon, bathed, and smashed a clay pot. The chief convicted her of tainting the kraal with water contacted by her body.
A fragmentary western anecdote describes a tenderfoot mounting a pony before cowboys. The pony bucked fiercely, throwing him. a bystander asks what threw him as the horse back is referenced. The cowboy replies simply Buck. The rider coughs and mutters.
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