Clever Lady Rider’s Bushmen Carnival Sparks Talent
A regional rider column celebrates northern horsemen and the Janson Bushmen’s Carnival in Townsville with a £20 prize. Letters from readers praise famed and lesser known riders, name many stations and districts, recount bucking horses, and argue for recognition of notable horsemen across Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guitang
Janson
Townville
Collinsville
Townsville
P. West
Bambaroo
Martini
Riders and rough horses recall Charleville challenge tale
Mr. West recalls expeditions with horsemen at Charleville and nearby towns. He notes riders like Bobs and Dargan's Grey provoking spills, describes trials at Tambo and Bedourie, and praises Dave Black as a versatile rider. J E Byrnes from Boul Thaye adds praise for Jack Ward and mentions untapped horsewomen prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Standen
Coyle
Overlack
Dale
Mra
Dalgonally
Queensland
Winton
Birlke
Norman Shaw
Secount
Pug
G. Croton, Jnr
Crotons
Ingham
G. Croton
G. Croton, Jrr
Focall
Nso
Firefly
Jay Meehan
Alby Thomas
Almaden
Chillagoe
Thomas
Gingerella Station
Alby
Horseman
Bullawarra
Jacky Hamil
Crystal Brook
Cricket
Buck
Hamil
George Watson
Springfield
Rangie' Fulford
Charlie Furber
Jack
M. Black
Crystal Brook Station
Jimmy
Caling
Bob Lee
Tommy Bartley
John Glendon
Kambul
Mr. West
Charleville
Bobs
Snips
Dargan
Grey
Martini
Billy Waite
Ned Kelly
Tambo
Martin
Cunnamulla
Dave Black
Stont
J. E. Byrnes
Boul Thaye
Bedcurle
Birdsville
Jack Ward
Bedourie
Condobolin players improvise for near perfect drive
At a Bathurst golf tournament Ht. Moulder drove the ball into a tree twenty feet high. His partner C E Finn, also from Condobolin, climbed the tree and used a branch as a seat to play the ball to within a few feet of the pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathurst
Moulder
Condobolin
C. E. Finn
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