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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1954

Page

21

Local Church Notices Barcaldine July 25 1954 Schedule

Barcaldine and District Methodist Church and Andrew's Presbyterian Church announce July 25 1954 events with Sunday School and worship times. Includes St Peters Parish Church schedule for July 26 1944 Sung Eucharist Evensong and a memorial notice for W H Curtis with family signatures.

Methodist Church OF Australia Barcaldine Queensland Kev Abrahams Andrew's Presbyterian Church Divine Walsh J. J. McInnes ST. Peters Parish Adam Ivensong Selwyn Cowen M.A. Reewr

Barcaldine Rifle Club adopts 1954 55 programme

At the annual general meeting Barcaldine Rifle Club decided to continue the 1953 54 programme for 1954 55. The Prize Meeting date to be chosen by the incoming committee. 100 badges to be ordered. Officers elected include Captain J G Hales Patron J D Bennett President R V Leyland Vice Captain D B Thompson and others with G Mennywethers as Treasurer and J Hansen as Secretary. The committee comprises D Millar J C Owens Reg Scott and R Imhof with present attendees L G Hales R Imhoff G Merywethers D Thompson J Hansen R Hansen D Basham Reg Scott and C Hunt.

Barcaldine Rifle Club Bcoming Committee Barcaldine Club Ficers J. G. Hales J. D. Bennett RV. Leyland DB. ‘Thompson Messrs R. M. Moyse H. V. Leyland D. L. Colman B. M. Sealy N. A. Parkes C. H. Ellem G. Mennywethers J. Hansen D. Millar J. C. Owens Reg. Scott R. Imhof Mesars L G. Hales R. Imhoff G. Merywethers D. Thompson R. Hansen D. Basham C. Hunt

Imhoff leads on Barcaldine range in Sunday practice shoot

A Sunday practice at Barcaldine range saw Imhoff top the field with strong scores across both ranges. Beott claimed the Cock o the Walk with 06 on the rifle and 45 on the fast time, while Mennywethers placed third with 93. Cautions: text is garbled but notes consistent shooting improvement and club entries.

Ronimbhoff Fe Mkott Beott Say G. Mennywethers Seewareee Chile Ragen T. Metcher Mem J. Hansen Owens

American Tournament Crowns Winners in Catholic Ladies Field

The Catholic Courts held the American Tournament for ladies where nine competitors scored 100 or better. Notable scores include Mrs Norman 105 and Mrs C 103 with other high marks from Burns, O'Toole, Diss, Pauliner, Malate, and Kite among the top finishers.

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President's At Home Mixed Bowling Day Delivers Trophy Wins

The Sunday event featured a Progressive Rinks competition with eight teams, led by Mrs Burns R Needham Mrs Needham and M Young scoring 52 in four matches. Bob Needham topped individuals with 53 points, as Laurie Poole and Jack Barkley chased in afternoon rounds. Final results crowned Mrs Burns team 52 and 46 point runners up, with trophies and cups awarded by Club President Dee Purnell.

C. Day Secomds Burns R. Needham Needham Max Young Aving Bob Needham Laurie Poole Jack Barkley Anothey Poole Puteetent Taggart M. Young Peters E. Wilson Parnell L. ‘Poole H. Rowston J. Gordon Crosselle W. McTaggart Mra. Bubb C. Parnell Gribble J. Barkley Walsh A. Clewley Devery L. Wigeh Cameron

271st Birthday Party At Witts Home

About fifty guests gathered July 11 at Mr and Mrs E Witt to celebrate the spring of age of their daughter. A guest of honour received a Sitar in her honor. Guests helped celebrate with games and a party atmosphere. A dainty buffet supper featured a two tier birthday cake iced white with lemon green decorations. Verandahs were decorated in pastel lemon and green. The guest of honour received many gifts.

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Presentation of Trophies at Club Show

The annual trophy presentation followed finals that closed Club competitions for 1963-64. President Cec Parnell bid farewell, thanking donors and the Ladies' Club for luncheons and teas. Winners received trophies. Len Gale, Chas McVeigh, Norm Robinson earned certificates advancing the 50 years Jubilee.

Cec Parnell Jim Gordon Len Gale Chas McVeigh Norm Robinson Queensland Bowling Association Norm Queensland B.A Dawson Phipps A. Taylor A. Mead V. McTaggart J. Gordon H. Ae Young A. Green McVeigh A. Edhamburg Parnell H. Needham D. Ps Barcaldine Bowling Club A. Clewey E. Wilson N. Robinson N. Browning A. Schamburg A. Tibbits J. One H. Williams M. Young L. Walsh EK. Jones Poclell. Poole Campbell Porch R K. Needham Lb. Wilsh Walsh Gale Iy. Walsh G. Newton M Rs. Newton Mra. Punter W. Punter

Barcaldine Ladies Bowling Club Elects Leyland President

The Barcaldine Ladies Rowing Club held its annual meeting at the Club House. Miss G Leyland was elected President, with Mrs Parnell Secretary and Mrs Needham and Mrs Burns as Vice-Presidents. The Past President Mr Needham led the President's Badge ceremony.

Barcaldine Ladies’ Rowing Club G. Leyland Parnell Needham Burns Miss Leyland Tusiday Evternoes Glub Gribble M. of Newton Maves Bubb Haren

Gymkhana Disappointing Event Draws Fewer Adults

The Catholic Tennis Club hosted a gymkhana last Saturday with strong youth turnout but a smaller overall crowd than the earlier event. Despite plenty of advance warning and many novelty events, enthusiasm was down among adults though townspeople’s children enjoyed the afternoon and treats.

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J. Bennet Outfitters Dad CYMA L. Burns Buzacott Ibour Erry Astaing Power R. J. Welsh Longreach Printing Co, Ltd A. Parnell P.O. Box Curtis W. H. Curtis Bill Garnet Jim Billy Melbourne Audrey Brisbane Imhoff Reg. Scott Io L Bales C. Owens Ladies Bowling Club Longreach Deane Murray Lane Denham IA Ockhampton
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