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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1952

Page

16

Tariff Wins Big Race At the Post

Crowds roared as Tariff clinched the Glenample Handicap over six rivals with a head lead, Rafter riding the winner ahead of Vision and El Cavalier. Jockeys Baker and Rafter both scored doubles on Miss Halo, Little Adam, and Ray's Choice, amid a first day that saw fifteen bookmakers fold and a referee’s ban on Crenecia after a bucking incident.

Sitol Evendale Ie Gienample Cait'y Si Ted Buster Melvin Vision Rafter L, Baker K. Rafter Baker Miss Halo Little Madam Tariff Ray Crenecia L. Ashney Ashney Stainburn J. Skinner L. Baker J. A. Ferguson Jack Tip L. Ashmey Ee K Averline Brendallen Glenample Zardo D. McAuliffe Br.m Little AM L. G. W. Brown Dig Coona Mark J. Gmi R. Tibbits EK. Rafter Creos Stephens Little Adam C. McCullagh Leebrook C. Pratt N. Stephens B. Lamond W. Forrest Thompson Dark Force E. G. Browne Br.g Oss Encav Ees W. C. Miller Blkm A. BR. Ti Little Axe Hag Fitzsao Diva Kingsborough J. W. Ratter C.e Zardec

Market Livelier Finds Demand For Sheep Across Districts

Longreach agents report better stock market activity with strong inquiries for young wool growers. A prominent station in the Lsisford district offered cast for age ewes and young wethers, quickly matched by offers at asked prices. Local buyers in Hughenden and Richmond also secured sheep as prices edged higher.

Lsisford Hughenden Richmond

Committee pressuring for school improvements

The State School Welfare Committee seeks summer installation of septic systems for scholars and staff and street and footpath improvements on Kingtiher Street near the school. The annual meeting, chaired by Rev. A. W. Laurie, approved funds for a 16 mm projector and urged parental participation in education. The year closed with a credit balance of £254 3s and various donations and expenditures noted.

Kingtieher Street Public Works Department Connerion Newt Brisbane Laurie Longreach Queensland West Jubilee Committee

Footballers Praise Isisford Hospitality After Rugby League Match

Members of the Blue Club praised Isisford hospitality after a Rugby League match won 20 to 0 by Bliss. A spectator noted hard play but a well attended post match social and thanks were extended to Isisford players and Mr and Mrs N. Champ of the Golden West Hotel.

Isisford Blue Club N. Champ Golden West Hotel Bliss Istefoss J. Reynolds E. Stevenson Blues Jitter Lawrence P. O'Brien J. Wright Doug Davis A. Lee L. Lasker Iles Ishford K. Larking

Are Your Insurances Equal to Today's Values

Longreach Printing Co Ltd advertises immediate cover notes and asserts current insurance values are up to date.

Longreach Printing CO. Ltd

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