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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

6

Longreach Juniors Win Narrow Rugby League Crown

In a season long rivalry with Barcaldine, Longreach Juniors claim the premiership by one point after two draws 12 all and 0 11 nil, plus a 3 nil win. The team, praised for an undefeated run of nine matches, enjoyed strong support from a local committee and a social night with around 120 attendees.

Barcaldine Longreach Juniors Longreach Caim Secon Bernie Johnson H. Scriggs H. McKee Seencilione

Practice shoot at Longreach shows even conditions and low scores

Scores in the Longreach rifle range practice shoot were low as wind remained light. Notables included J. Glazebrook with 43 and C. Thurecht with 42, A. Coleman finishing with 47 and B. Oliver 46. Bob Fisher of Barcaldine praised for third in the Wienholt Series in Brisbane.

Longreach Coleman Glazelvork Barcaldine J. Glazebrook C. Thurecht A. Coleman BE. Oliver A. el Dhe P. Rawlins R. G. Fisher Cc. Thurecht V. Lawson E. Oliver D. Browne A. Lee H. Schmelder G. Thurecht K. Smith D. Coward Clements Gs, Mulder

Roser Wins Federal Spoon at 700 Yard Stage

E Roser captured the Federal Hotel Spoon on Sunday over the 600 and 700 yard ranges and led the 1st Spoon at 700 yards with a 49. Lev still holds a narrow Hunt Trophy lead as winds and shifting directions challenged shooters. R Tibbits led the 500 yard stage with 46 while three others posted 45.

Federal Hotel A. Scott Lev R. Tibbits Roser

Good Shooting at Darr River Downs Trophy Event

A large crowd watched the Darr River Downs and Kelly's Creek Club shoot at Darr River Grounds on Saturday. C McClymont won the trophy after a tie with D Moloney in five double barrel five walk-up and five single barrel events, with 24 shooters under good conditions and several notable scores.

Thre Peettions Wis Darr River Downs Kelly's Creek C. Mec- Clynent D. Moloney G. Taylor BR. B. Banks Ae Birds Woolford Clemesha Parry- Okeden C. McClymont A. Parry -Okeden

Windridge Records Possible 700-Yard Shot in Harsh Conditions

Windridge secured a possible at 700 yards in difficult conditions on Sunday. The shoot featured seven shots at 600 and 700 yards with high standard marksmanship despite a stiff easterly wind that faltered and chopped, complicating the follow-through.

Windridge

Local marksmen post scores in regional match

W Dean A Crawford and A Fot finished with 32 points at 1000 yards and Dean secured 64 at 600 yards. Windridge faded after a strong start as the final range went unmatched. Scores totaled for the regional event.

W. Dean A. Crawford A. Fot

Hoolihan Wins at Ilfracombe

On Sunday at Ilfracombe range two sessions over 500 yards were fired for a handicap spoon. O Hoolihan, a younger shooter, won the event from his brother. Five A Graders travel to Brisbane for the Queen's Shoot: N McLellan C L Chapman W J McMaster E H Stewart N D Cochran.

Ilfracombe O. Hoolihan Brisbane Messrs N. McLellan C. L. Chapman W. J. McMaster E. H. Stewart N. D. Cochrane H. T. QO. Hoolihan W. Hoolihan C. Strudwick G. Rahi

Longreach Wins Season Clash To Retain Moscrip Trophy

A tight season finale at Longreach saw the home side edge Barcaldine 15 10 with key moments from G Douglas and L Lasker. Douglas set up tries, Lasker added two and Barcaldine fought back with a late score through Bannah.

Douglas L. Lasker Longreach E. Donelly P. Saunders F. I Jerson Saunders I. Brown Osane K King Barcaldine Lasker Spoet J. Grant T. Bannah Mear W. Seahy O. Whyte Bannah R. Willama K. Donelly Williams F. Camden B. Whitfield Davis Whitfield Emef Postalas O. B. Whitfeld Ibrles

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