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The field included Sir Keith and Cool Cover in a five furlong race. Sir Keith barely beat Cheine while Cool Cover trailed, with betting showing Ray's Choice favored to win.
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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
15
The field included Sir Keith and Cool Cover in a five furlong race. Sir Keith barely beat Cheine while Cool Cover trailed, with betting showing Ray's Choice favored to win.
Blackall can win the Longreach Motors Cup outright with a victory on Sunday at Longreach. The cup history shows Blackall as a major contender with past wins in 1946 47 50 and a 1949 draw with Longreach. Longreach officials tout one of their strongest teams in years as the match approaches.
Winton Bowling Green club reports most materials gathered and work ongoing with voluntary and paid labor. President C E Firth notes ground cleared and green site prepared. club misses funds, seeks to raise about £1000 to finish, after tallying loan and expenditures.
Longreach Table Tennis Association plans a July 31 closing date for nominations in the men's competition. Affiliation is to be B/ per club, replaced by a 2/- registration fee per player. Officers elected include J. Meggitt vice-president and P. Alblom secretary-treasurer. A suitable hall and Longreach Show Ground pavilion are discussed as venues. Interested players should contact Mr EB Griggs or the secretary.
A 25 year old drover Pat Walsh of Winton was treated at the Longreach Ambulance Centre for a probable fracture of the right arm after falling from a horse. He received first aid and was sent to a doctor. Two other weekend injuries were also treated by ambulance crews.
The Shire Engineer Mr A Lelteh said Noa 2 bore booster pump fault again fouled bearings by wax suspended in water. Water cut off in parts of town to allow pump inspection. Samples sent to Brisbane for analysis. normal pressure expected once restored.
The Junior Debutante Ball to be held August 29 supports Longreach Scouting funds. Twelve debs announced. debs aged up to 14, with some as young as 12. Presentation to a Fairy Queen with fairies and squires, a debs supper, and attire details announced for partners.
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