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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
6
The report notes a lively match where the lads used speed to outplay the baasses, despite tense moments and close defense. Final score was 3-0 in favor of the boys, with afternoon tea provided by a ladies' committee for players and spectators who enjoyed the event.
Barroo Shire Council backs Cancer Campaign with a gymkhana and ball on May 26 at the Batonehenge race course. Chairman Dr. T. C. Button and Councillors led the event, raising £108 3s 6d after lunch and auctions. A sheep prize drew crowd engagement and several local residents attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Eyre.
A Jundah social event at the Stonehenge Hotel ended with a grand gymkhana ball. Notables from Jundah and Moyne attended, donations from Casey and Sinclair funded drinks, raffles raised funds, and prizes included a drake and tins of chocolates. Night featured novelties, music, and a sit down supper around 11 p.m.
Friday June 1 1928 report covers track events with Miss Wray winning distances and a new four hour lease for the racecourse from Imperial corner to Commercial home turn. Monday’s Saltern Creek Handicap features Brownie Zak Small change and Arf a Dollar with no admission charge drawing a large crowd expected.
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