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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1923

Page

12

Local rifle shoot sees Avery top scoring amid windy conditions

Ninety eight by Herb Avery led a small Longreach gathering with George Thurecht close behind at 97. Thurecht topped the 200 yard range, while Avery led the 500 and 600 yard tests. The Hughenden Club showcased steady shooters including Davies Searles Collins McMaster and others as next meetings are planned.

Herb Avery George Thurecht Thurecht Avery Longreach Tom Davies Charlie Searles Willie Collins Willie McMaster Roy Adam Jack Tidswell Frank Cory Harry Gallwey Dave Gavin Brisbane

Ilfracombe Items Reflect Local News And Accidents

Local notes report wool prices near record levels at the Ilfracombe scouring area and a planned electric light plant at Kia-Ora. A serious motorcycle crash near Crow's Nest left Rupert Knight badly injured with a broken spine. he rode a borrowed machine and died not expected, with little chance of recovery. A football match saw Aramac defeat Ilfracombe 22 nil. rain response remains slow and grazing is limited by cold weather.

Uehtruin A. H. Cory M.R.C.V.S Longreach Gulf Country Arnold Cory C.P Ilfracombe Kia-Ora Navarre Rupert Knight Crow's Nest Goham McMaster Aramacnd

Longreach Rifle Club discusses new range site and team plans

At Mesars Lane and Thurecht's shop on Thursday the Longreach Rifle Club committee chaired by Geo Thurecht reviewed a proposed range shift away from the town. A site inspector visit was suggested and a team to represent Longreach at Rockhampton events on July 26 and 16 was proposed with John Martin as manager and coach.

Rockhampton Longreach John Martin

Longreach Hotel Under New Manager Promotes Updated Facilities

Auctioneers Cory and Co announce new management at the Longreach Hotel in Central Queensland. The hotel advertises modern facilities for workers and lists wine spirits and beers, including Dewars Whisky and Carlton and Mc8 Beer. Vacancies for respectable boarders are available.

Longreach Elry Queensland Orking Man Post Jane Wee Dewars Woltes Carlton

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