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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
10
The Central Western District Golf Association hosts a wide visit to Barcaldine and the Central West to advance coaching and a new sports reserve. Longreach riflemen eye attendance at the 62nd annual prize meeting as clubs push for a Sports Reserve with fencing water and amenities.
From a nine player field A Oates claimed the Diggers Cup at Longreach Golf Club on Sunday with a nett 149. V Saunders finished second with 149, P Pearce and J Houghton tied on 160, Tom and Dowling posted 146 and 166 respectively in the event details.
William nett 73 and Mrs R Grant won the associates monthly medal on Sunday with a gross 604. Mrs J Reardon tied nets, counting to Mr Grant. Week’s nine hole stroke handicap trophy went to Miss Dorelle Swan. Mrs Duane’s score 27 nett.
The first Wearing Shield shoot on Hughenden range featured 300 500 and 600 yard events under a fish tailed wind and mirage. Notable scores include L Hardy and G Mackenzie each with 95 rifle score, and M Kennedy achieving 92 32 at 200 yard mark amid difficult conditions.
McWilliams of Blackall clinched the Randwick Cup for the third time in a close race. Laurie Whiteld and Bill Gall, each a two time winner, finished second and fourth. The Lee Enfield rifle is praised for enduring use. Meeke won the 500 yards, McWilliams topped at 600 yards, while Gall won the 300 yards event.
Best points scorer for Blackall in A Grade inter town matches was full back Doug Roberts with 114 points from 67 goals. Sid Irvine led try scorers with 4, Mick Irwin had 12. Other point totals listed include D Roberts 114, C Irvine 39, M Irwin 36, ML Hanif 49, W Buchester 37, MM Turnbull 23, Barlow 21, W Green 18, B S nors 18, L Quighsy 15, C Henll 8, R Budd 8, H Walker 6, FP Marus 6, Buchester 6, P Shaw 0, HK Marks 2, W Hornberg 2, Tictel 4.
An advertisement touts Bruschen Salts as a daily remedy for aches and pains. It claims the product helps with ongoing housework fatigue and presents the user as a new, more energetic person after taking the salt.
In the final shoot at Longreach rifle range on Sunday only two competitors, E. McCullagh with 209 points and E. Oliver with 208 points, appear in contention. The event tests 200 and 600 yard ranges over four shoots, with the best three scores counting.
On a Central-Western tour stop, Mr. Eve proposed a yearly trophy for the district’s best improved player and fund aids to send top prospects to state championships. Keane of Elanora Club praised course conditions but urged greenside grassing and better maintenance to boost local golf standards and encourage youth participation.
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