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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
14
Ambiguous OCR text notes Smith achieving a second consecutive win at a Sandton event with scores listed for the day though details are incomplete. Harry featured prominently in a windy competition with left-to-right shooting dynamics and emerging stars in the field.
The H. Symonds Trophy third round was fired over 600 yards with seven-shot drills at Barcaldine. Reg Scott leads with 204 after two rounds, ahead of G Wethers 203 and C Barry 203, as contenders chase the next 700 yard score next week.
Ten members of the Emerald Rifle Club traveled to Blair Athol for a range opening a ceremony. Mrs Kells and Mr Spoon, with Mr Mills, presented refreshments as the club thanked attendees. Gricks of Clermont was cited as outstanding marksman. Emerald shooters dominated the 500 yard event with high scores and frequent ties among members.
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