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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1952

Page

6

Legacy Pigeon Shoot Delivers Notable Wins at Club Event

The Clay Pigeon Shoot raised funds for Legacy with visitors from Tambo and Barcastine. Richard Banks Memorial Cup saw 29 entrants, led by Tibbits and Miller in a tight contest, while events such as Eye Opener Stakes and Teams Point attracted strong wind and keen competition. The Legacy Club and Gun Club authorities praised shooters, with an estimated 400 pounds expected for Legacy funds.

Auesucka Gun Club Abou Gusdius M. Banks Tun Ou Tambo Barcastine Anc Sunners Degalr Lie Legacy Club Guo Club Ie Xaid Mate Nat Richard Banke J. F. Banks Richard’ Banks Ber Mey Mr. Banks R. M. Ferguson R. G. Banks W. Seat L Quigley B. Myth

Wool Stock Rise Seen in U K Market Tone Positive

Bradford market reports a sustained, steady tone for Dominion wool tops and yarns with an encouraging volume of new business for home and export. Buyers press for quick delivery as spot wool commands premiums in London, while July UK stocks rise to 181 100 clean lb, implying little change in underlying value.

Yorkshire Dominion Bradford Australian Wool Board London United Kingdown Wool Industry Bureau of Statistics

Legacy Handicap and Aggregate Trophy Shooters Face Stiff Rounds

Thirty two shooters competed in the match with three scoring nine birds in prelims. W Tennent clinched the shoot-off after N Banks and L Grant missed. Tibbit won the Aggregate Trophy with 29 birds at 31. In the Double Handicap, Palma rounds saw eight birds apiece for Ave Palma before J Hamilton and L Gran won in the sixth round. Final notes list J Quinn and P Smith tied to two birds apiece.

N. Banks L. Grant W. Tennent Tibbite Wan Palma Ave Palma J. Hamilton L. Gran J. Quinn P. Smith Ona

Fines for Tax Stamp Failures In Local Case

Edward Francis Barris of Harris Bros Garage and Ernest Charles Swai of Queen's Hotel faced charges over tax stamp shortfalls totalling £79 10 and £12 10 respectively. Both were ordered to pay penalties, professional fees, and court costs with Crown officials urging strict penalties to deter future offences under the tax stamp act.

Edward Francis Barris Harris Bros Eagle Street Sharge Ernest Charles Swai Queen's Hotel Costa N. Eagles Goitelter Anid J. 5. Milne

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