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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1954
Page
5
An unclear OCR fragment lists scattered figures and dates in a mixed notation. Key details are illegible, preventing precise interpretation of events, amounts, or dates. The readable parts provide no discernible names organizations or locations to anchor a coherent news item.
The week’s weather eased from cold conditions with mild, dry days. Stock routes remain in good order for grass and water, travel stock report smooth trips. Rat mobs have been trucked to the coastal Mallum and J Creek. The light season at Chatsworth Selwyn prompts removal of several residents and visitors on business.
Shooters faced unfavourable conditions at the Darr River Gun Club event as strong cross winds affected scores. Notable results include C. Mc Clymont winning No 3-16 Bird Trophy and Bird BB events with 16/16, and L. Walker, K. Banks, H. Owens sharing a 5/5 in another event.
The singles final between G Hodges and J Gibson produced a tense match. Gibson saved three set points and led early but Hodges eventually claimed the win as the event moves toward the final.
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