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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

10

Digby Un Daunted In Mburra Field

Digby wins the Diggers Trophy by three lengths with Berengro second and Fitzsay third as the Balikpapen Maiden Plate and other races feature close finishes and sizable pools. Bush Lawyer defeats Creneria and others in the Maiden, while Duck Creek edges Munagan for a narrow success in the New Britain Handicap. Zardec dominates the ALF handicap leaving Rockin, Winnies Pride and others in pursuit.

Buss Lawyer Dichy Berengro Fitesac Red Tim Berengre Diveby Digby Jedd Berenere Fitvase Fitzsay Red Tim Balikpayes Ielayca Gammon Gammor New Britain Dueck Creek My. BR. Parker Munagaln Sir Basil Duck Creek Monsgain Rockin Mr. J. Gray Zardec Winnie's Pride Rockmint Thi Corruption Levuka Winear Ben Marcia Lavaka Levaka Metelia HM. Albotbroe LE. Geuy C.D. Leake K. Aualler Yogi W. Brown Monschain Weed HK. Rafwr Parkes Ayre Ik. Baker Cc Abernss Gras Bullivan Belkom MINT HK. Rafter Starbers Revkonint E W. Bayliss Abbott G. W. Brown Ch . Gammon EK. Raiter H.C. Langdon Ch.n R. RK Edkinsbre Bush Lawyer H. C. Langdon N. Stey G. W. Browns K. Rafter Lady Thekia Abbotu Acheval W. Yet Foy Mavella Winter Peg's Penny Dickson The Pee's Peony Lady Thekila Mazella Dios T. Hutchinson Harter Duckers K. Townsend Cig KE. Rafter J.C. Ahern Basil Aped N. Stephens R. R. Edkins M. A. Williams W. Keyes

Rafter Sets Record Season In Central Queen Association

Jockey Kevin Rafter racks up 52 firsts 42 seconds and 27 thirds in a record Central Queen Association season. He also tallies 32 wins and earns the trainer trophy with 32 victories. Mr Banks funds seven trophies. W. O'Brien secures the owner honor with nine wins and Gum Valley and Melvin contributions noted.

Kevin Rafter Central Queen Association Herne Ray Rafter Mr. Banks Deners

Gibson Wins Watts Cup at Hereward Tennis Club

The Hereward Tennis Club held Watts Cup matches on Sucy courts. J Gibson led a team to victory by 103 games to 122 for rivals after two rounds, earning the Watts Cup and trophies for each team member.

J. Gibson Hereward Hereward Tennis Club Sucy Johnny May Sean Gibson

Blues overpower Brigade in Comino Cup clash

Blues dominated the Comino Cup match against the Weak Brigade with strong handling and swift backs. Savage scored on his return, Lasker and Balderson added tries, and Blues finished with a 35 to 2 victory as Brigade failed to convert opportunities.

Blues Tuined Acton Fuller Brigade Withen P. Caton F. Camuen Cc. Savage L. Lasker N. Webster F. Balderson C. Savage Savage Welmster Bulderon Doug Davis Blue Davis Pear D. Lasker K. Donnelly Lasker Webster Histop Brigade 2 Balderson Wraight Davia Webter Larking Bunt F. Camden I. Brown Camden M. Bunt M, Bunt M. Webster D. Davies KE. Donnelly K. Larking K. Hislop Brigaide C. Ravage R. Fuller R. Ahern Fire Brigade M. Lee Ahern J. Wilson K. Johnson GQ. Eyre H. Gray Nuty Alverm Bhies Wilson Ud . Wilken Woal Fodledt L. Brows A. Emilie Johnson Brigade Fire Brigade Tire Brigade Brigade 23 T. Wella C. Mulder R. Smith R. McWeir Coal Kent Blues Mr. W. Fo Dhicohes

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Mburra Diggers A. W. Dickson CL. Baker Coonamare UH. Abbott Engr Levuika Oes Mackay Quartermaine Airekensie N. Emmett M. Mackensie D. Mackay Mackay C. Capel Mackenzie Peter Moloney M. Macate J. Horrobin Mackay . Barton R. Hanfick J. Heissler Barton H. Mackenzie Mackengie Maine Wokay M. Mackengie G. Capel Mackensie Peter Ees D’ Davidson J. Rrobin F. Barton Bettins Fitz Gray E. W. Bayliss Sen Winnie H. Abbott M. Sullivan Lady Magenta Zaclec Lacy Arene B. T. Hutchinson KE. M. Winter Kilroy EL Abbott Masella Bettine Wincar Mazeila. Div Merino Rams Boonoke and Wanganella Falkiner & Co Longreach Cleeve Ae Complete Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance CO. Ltd Allotiated Brittains Pty Brisbane Plasa, CO. Pty Tecra Brancon J. P, Wemess & Co, Mlid Winee Hela
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