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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
22
Miss vonne Locktier of 34 Gardenia Road Gardenvale Victoria writes she relies on Bex to fight winter colds after long theatre shifts on Collins Street City. She says a Bex and lemon drink helps, and she has advised colleagues to use it. The appeal urges readers to obtain Bex promptly for relief.
In a weekend of strong play, Jim Gordon defeated Max Young 128 122 in the Consistency Singles final and then dominated the Handicap Final, winning 23 15 after 23 ends, as Gordon and Young led a weekend of tight, high quality bowls at the Consistency Club.
Local football report covers Reda’s improved form and injury setbacks, plans to face Blackall, and a rescheduled August 3 Barcaldine match. Tim Hannah leads a Bundsy win 16 6 over Bob Campbell’s side. Terry Duffy returns home to recover from an ankle injury and resume Northern football next season.
The report lists Barcaldine residents taking trains to Brisbane and other destinations. Names include Mrs H Jenberg Mr Lou Riddell Mr Don McKay and Mr M Duffy who travels to Ayr to see his son Terry recently injured in football. Additional movements involve Rockhampton travelers and a honeymoon couple touring the North including Mackay and Cairns.
Mrs Cameron and Cassells gathered three 4s in a run to the judge as they won 26 20 amid a Sunday evening sparring. Dougal Innes skipped a four slate. Doug Taylor skipped his four to a narrow win. Seay See Andy Stamburg and Bill beat Arnold Mead and Gordon Reid in a pairs contest.
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