Pigeon Shoot Draws Crowd Despite Trap Troubles
A Sunday pigeon shoot near the cemetery drew a large crowd while a faulty trap delayed the event until after 11. J Reid and F S Hope tied on two birds in the 3 bird maiden. Hope won the shootoff. Hope also dominated the 2 bird Novice and featured in the 2 third Open Handicap, with W Payne posting top scores from 10 yards. Nine shooters returned for the 2 third final handicap, with Hulbert Hope Payne and Lang each securing one bird in the shoot-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Reid
F. S. Hope
Hope
Mr. Hope
W. Payne
Geven
J. Hulbert
F. Hope
J. Lang
G. Haven
H Butt
J. Lisene
H. Delaney
A. Dawes
R. Parker
H. Walker
Messrs Hope
Reid
Mr. Reid
Mr. F
P. Hope
H. Delauney
H. Absolon
H. Teese
F. McDonagh
G. Buffy
G. Hacon
G. Bowyer
D. Payne
J. Reid
A. Fraser
G. Duffy
B. Reid
W. Reid
Mr. Payne
O. D.payne
Wi. Payne
Hulbert
Lang
First barrel wins at Ulunuuuky shoot day
The Ulunuukky Advocate reports a July 1940 trap shoot with twenty one shooters. Mr Hope led with strong first-barrel breaks, while Mr Reid and others faced tricky birds. Results include Maiden, Novice, Open, and Handicap Sweeps, with Hope noted as standout in several events, and praise for the Town Tennis Club organizers and tea provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hope
J. Hulbert
G. Duffy
F. Hope
F. McDonagh
H. 'Teeze O
W. Payne
R. M. Jordan
J. Lang
J. Reid
Footwear and care of feet for children urged at welfare page
Child health guidance from Maternal and Child Welfare Service stresses proper clothing and especially foot care. It details knickers, sun suits, and romper designs for boys and girls, warns against tight footwear, and advises on shoe fitting, growth room, and materials. It urges parents to promote foot health through simple exercises and proper shoe selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Maternal and Child Welfare Centre
Alfred Street
Fortitude Valley
N.1
Brisbane
Intertown Tennis Match: Julia Creek Tops Town Club
A Julia Creek team of six ladies and six gents faced Town Tennis Club on the town courts. Despite a gusty morning, the day finished with Julia Creek winning 18 more games and 6 more rubbers. men’s doubles 5–4 for Julia Creek, ladies doubles 7–2, and mixed doubles 4–? The visitors praised the day after afternoon tea while afternoon wind eased. Julia Creek players included Misses O Gannon I Gannon and Mrs Brennan. Town Club members included Mrs Gibson and M Hagan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Eckford
M. Harris
M. Hagan
W. Chaplain
H. Jenkins
Hickman
A. Kane
C. Letts
Brennan
Wood
F. Gibson
W. Gibson
Eckford
J. Eckford
R. Yule
T. Thurecht
Town Tennis Club
May
Julia Creek
Miss I Gannon
Cloncurry
Tennnis
Geddes
Thurecht
Jenkins
Charles
Gibson
Chaplain
Lette
Harris
Letts
Wekman
Sheridan
Woody
Subversive column idea spurs defence talk in Australia
The Industrial Australian and Mining Standard notes a so called sixth column of returned servicemen ready to work for the government in Australia. Brigadier Street says the Militia is Australia’s home defence and any needed reform will be made by the Federal Government. The piece warns that subversive elements may pose as sixth column while actual fifth column activity continues abroad and domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mining Standard
Melbourne
Brigadier Street
New Avenue Opens for War Aid Through Sixpenny Stamps
The Sixpenny War Savings Stamps program will provide a new way for the public to support the war effort. Federal Treasurer Mr Spender announces the initiative, detailing how citizens can participate and contribute to national financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spender
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ulunuukky
O. Gannon
Anne Kane
Ruby Yule
Miss I Hides
E. Eckford
H. Jenking
BE. Eck
Maternal and Child Welfare
The
Department of Health and Home Affairs Maternal and Child Welfare Service
Ivium
Ipiodent Co
Baer
EXCEL
Edkins Marsh
North Queensland
Edkins Marshanl
Talmoi, Carrar and
Ilfracombe
Clon Carry
Intertown Tennis
Krusch
Meath
Seigal
Unia
Ula VY. Buree
Mgr
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