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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1952

Page

7

Longreach edge Winton in tough rugby league clash

Douglas sparked Longreach with a late penalty and sharp runs as they edged Winton 18 to 17. Key players included G. Douglas, F. Balderson, I. Brown, and A. O'Brien, while Winton relied on Elliott Thompson and Bryant.

Long- Teach Winton Justa Douglas Arene Danger Fred Balderson Fred Camden Whiton Longreach Eet Garner Aeas Iderson Camin Goi Og Abe Bryant Fuller F. Norris Baer Boa Sae Han Tough Buiderson I. Brown Elliott Wis Elliott i Hame Prince’ Ly A. O'Brien Vert O'Brien Norris Evert N. Webster W. Thompson Eliott Thompson G. Lynn Lynn B. Balderson Jones Lily ‘Path Accet Billett Dereon Camden Poerereee Webster Peter Drew Phillipson Nton G. Douglas FP. Balderson

Seip Trophy Awarded to Strudwick at Ilfracombe Range

Seip Trophy competition at Ilfracombe saw Co. W. Strudwick win with a first session 47 as two scores over 700 yards were posted. Mirage interference limited many high scores with absentees including N McLellan Chapman and W J McMaster bound for the Queen's Prize meeting at Enchegera next week. Other Ilfracombe team hopefuls listed include E H Stewart and N D Coch rane.

Ilfracombe A. P. Seip Evendale Co. W. Strudwick Ty Range N. McLellan Chapman W. J. McMaster N. D. Cochrane N. Donovan B. Willis O. Hoolihan A. Dra Dray G. Kahl

E McCullagh Wins T. Askern Trophy

E McCullagh dominates the T Askern Trophy event with consistent form over months. G Craig tops Paday honours with 93, sharing the 300 yard score with R Fisher, while C Thurecht wins PRACTICE SHOOTS as range activity dominates with no competitive event.

E. Medhis G. Craig R. Fisher Craig Park C. Thurecht

Three Bursts on Hughenden Range Shoot

Seventeen members fired on Hughenden range Sunday posting 500 and 600 yard scores. Mirage defied sighting with shifting currents. M Kennedy led 500 yard with 47 and R Windridge 600 yard with 52, while R Windridge, R Hardy and D Stringfellow topped the day. Scores were not advised.

Hughenden M. Kennedy R. Windridge Thrive R.windridge R. Hardy D. Stringfellow

A Scott Wins Club Spoon at Barcaldine Range

The Barcaldine rifle range hosted a Club spoon over 600 and 600 yards last Sunday. A Scott won with 94, marking a notable early improvement for the newcomer. Conditions were fine with mirage and a summer day. A handicap event at the Federal Hotel is planned for later stages with C Hunt involved.

Barcaldine A. Scott Fe Federal Hotel C. Hunt

R Choyce Wins Monthly and Century Spoons

R Choyce scores 101 off rifle and 168 handicap to claim the monthly spoon and the century trophy. The event follows recent scores of 6 and 100, yielding a year average of 9 for trophies. Conditions on Saturday included a fishtail wind as shooters faced quick Lane Light despite some misgivings. Other trophies contested included Tattersall’s Hate Trophy and W. J.’s Trophy. notable scores listed feature H T E Choyce 106 and J Metcalfe 100 among multiple 100s.

R. Choyce Miramor L. Grant H. Hannay D. McWilliams Allen Et Be R. Branch

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B. Fisher F. E. Fisher G. Shearer T. Askern M. G. Park G. Isaacs Clarte T. G. Thurecht H. Letsfield Vv. Lawson R. A. Puner Senr Lee D. F. Fisher al E. Oliver G. Matthews H. Thurecht A. Coleman E. McCullagh Q, Thurecht KE. Smith M. Liaw Cc. Clements Brown Coward LL. Meyers Cc. Mulder Seip Trophy Strudwick T. Askern Trophy Hughenden Range Scott Glazebrook Fer OS Tibbits Welsh G. Hales Newton Fletcher Wust Scott Mellick Eagle ST Gm.a.c British Bedford Brivai Britis O.H.V B.h.p Australia General Motor Longreach Motor CO. Ltd Oe Plika — Longreach E. c "Eager & Son Pty. LD Newstead Brisbane Bedford Bank OF New South Wales Piet Fame Arenes AIG
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