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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

18

Gay Breeze Wins Bracelet at Clermont Amateurs

Gay Breeze won the Ladies bracelet at Clermont, defeating Mule with Thorn's Charm third. D Hoare earned points for the whip. Sietren donated by Mr. Lalley Bleney, Hoare completed membership for the meeting. First day results include Diamond Downs Maiden Hack Plate and several races with multiple named horses, odds, and times.

Gay Breem Cracelet Mule Lucis Thorn Charm D. Hoare Sietren Lawley Bleney Eels Uae Hoare Chiep Felt D. Moran J. Denshire Ocean Swell No. Lawrence Bright News W. Bleney Evens Chief Felt Melissa Bay Paint Lady G. Skein Nestan J. Williams L. R. Cairn Gruise Lass J. Russell Sala Booik GC. Perrett Glamour Lady Sala Bock Nelsan Sun Blossom Cruise Lass W. J. Bennett W. K Master Fay F. A. Flohr D. C. Easton D Hoare Georgedale Tos G. Genninges Lady Paroo J. Ohon Tr Evens Master Fay Bena Marin Sea Gun Lady Paroo Searer A. L. Pownall Thora G. Bleney Passion Boy G. Beedsman Panther Rusty Fan Gay Breeze Banda Lucis Beedaman

Medals and handicaps feature in Australian racing and rugby updates

The report covers horse races with top horses such as Maria and Passion Boy in six furlongs plus Fairbairn Handicap results. It also notes Mick Hauff leading in the Jeaner Medal contest for GCW R L and rugby observations from Blackall with judgments on players Haw and Rochester, Green, Balderson and Hall in recent matches.

Blair Athol A Flours Saona Maria J. Russel Co. Kastons Tod < Hoare A. Genninges Roedalsive G. Gennninges Oar Georgedale D. Hoare D. Hoare) . 4 Others: “Passion ‘Boy Rusty Pan J. Densure Banda LuvtId A Trora Chara Gay Arvue Paseion Boy Busty Fa Gaiden G. A Fairbairn D. Law Skema Nestan Cares Longreac Mick Haulf Haw Jeaner GCW R.L George Dougas Longreach C. Rochester Blackall W. Green Fred Balderson C. Haw W. Johnstone Haw 8. Byrne Winton C. Bucheser F. Balderson C. Hauff F. Baldergan A. McNeil Rochester C. Hall McNeil

Cranes Annual Case Heard at Industrial Magistrate Court

The Industrial Magistrate Court at Lsisford district heard a case from the A.W.U. alleging accommodation fines of £40. A.W.U. representative A. Watson appeared and A. Alden acted for the defendant as the matter proceeded with costs of court noted.

Lsisford A.W.U T. Noone A. Watson A. Alden Cranes

Cricket Club Finances at Office-Bearers Meeting

The club reported a credit balance. President W. Manns, Captain At Searle, and Vice Captain B. Johnson chaired the meeting. Attendees included W. Bowmaker R. Jackson A. Naylor and P. Carew.

Cricket Club Re. Wuhead W. Manns Searle B. Johnson

Mixed Bowls Draw Record Crowd At Weekend Event

Weekend program hosted mixed bowls for the first time. Ladies were invited by club men and presented Mr. W. G. Clarke with a four trophy event. A rink led by H. E. Rossberg won as Mrs. Hitz man N. Sander and C. Morgan. Over 100 attended the bowling green as the Ladies provided afternoon tea.

W. G. Clarke H. E. Rossberg

Mr E Cameron Elected New Bowls President

At a Longreach Bowling Club annual meeting on Wednesday night Mr E A Cameron was elected president replacing retiring rep Mr W Kegspp who is leaving Longreach. Cameron had previously served as president about three years ago after the departure of a former president from the district.

Longreach E. A. Cameron Rep i W. Keg Spp Cameron Ite Mane A. Sutton E. Woodfield Jennings

Alpers Elect Officers in 1952 meeting

A 1952 notice lists election of officers at 8 a m with A Webster presiding. The fragment confirms an officers election event and a named individual involved in the process.

Longreach Letter Discusses Survivors in War Vets

In a correspondence letter from Buddie Hart of Thornleigh dated 28 July 1962 the writer notes Blackall district A.F. in World War I and discusses the idea that a deceased man must have a survivor. The piece reflects local opinion on veterans from the Boer War and World War I in Central Queensland.

Ssucen Lene Gainer Queensland Blackall Aistritt

Chapman Wins James Trophy in Local Shooting Meet

The article reports Chapman clinching the James Trophy amid a field including McLellan, McMaster, Scott, and Strudwick. Scores show McLellan 41 50, Linan 36 45, Mercer 37 4, and Strudwick 35 12, with numerous competitors listed in Sunday’s shoot and team representations.

Pamela Fons Sunda McLellan W. J. McMaster R. C. Scott Strudwick N. McLellan R. Linan H.W. Mercer Hoolihan OM Donovan W. Strudwick

Improvement at Cannon Hill Cattle Market Opens and Closes

The Cannon Hill cattle market opened at last week’s rates and closed slightly early with 1720 cattle yarded. Prime steers brought 125 shillings, prime light bullocks 120 shillings, and prime nae qua.

Cannon Hill

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Clermont A. Flohr Ij. Russell Greener G. Creaghe W. Bieney P. Catamore Glenmore Hack - Bleacy W. H. Ryder Vonette Genningesse Wall Melissa Rayito G. Perret Oo Hoare Manora J. Hassell Melissa Ta Mh. Seas Jamour Lady J. den Beccles Coulson, Quail Street Mick Hauff M. Hauff G. Douglas Longr Q. Lynn Ngreach A. H Bryant C. Buchester L. Quigley H. Onson W. Buchester Irvine Barcaldine P. Camden Adit Pear Focal Winchcombe Carson Ltd Eagle Street Brisbane Wongreach Emerald Hughanden Oilby Mil Goondinus Charfewile Tara Rockhampton St. George Dirrantands Myers Newsagency Malvern Hills Merxine Stud H. O'Brien E. Cameron NEW Bowls A. Webster Chapman James Trophy Rossberg Pharmacy the Reliable Chemists Borns & Twigg Pty. Ltd Kent 8T Rockha W. & B. Savage and Ice Makers Syria Mediterranean Seaboard
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