John Blar Handicap Rifle Stage Details
The shoot on Saturday was the 12th stage of the John Blar Handicap over 500 yards. Details show scores of 30 31-70 30 32 60-5 30 33 69:5.
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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1954
Page
4
The shoot on Saturday was the 12th stage of the John Blar Handicap over 500 yards. Details show scores of 30 31-70 30 32 60-5 30 33 69:5.
Bowls Barraba retrieved the Chronicle-Express Cup from Manilla at Barraba on Sunday April 4 by six points. W J Byrnes led Barraba with several tight battles including his clash with A Geary Jnr. Barraba's side, led by Maskell Baldwin North and W J Byrnes, claimed victory in key rinks while Manilla was anchored by J Blair Mills Wirdey ey and C Hayward. Notable results included Les Dunn and Hayward’s 34-17 win for Barraba and a 25-19 Barraba triumph in the final match, with Jim Conway impressing for Barraba in a 34-16 win over Jack Cocling.
Manilla travelled to Tamworth for the Knock-out weekend with all three sides showing promise. First grade lost 7-0 to North Tamworth, despite near misses and strong wing play by J Bell and R Bishop. Juniors reach final after two close wins, with North Tamworth edging their final 2-1. Next weekend, Weriss Creek and Boggabri visits promise home games, while a charity match at Wongo Creek to aid injured players fund. Manilla’s defense improves, with only 14 points conceded in three matches this year versus 158 last year, signaling a brighter season ahead.
F Smutty wheat was rung into local stacks of good wheat. The note laments pool system losses to growers and warns relief prospects may suffer in future trouble. The Manilla Barraba road sealing spurs cooperative effort and councillor involvement. Grasshoppers ravaged adjacent districts, driving drought and feeding crises as early sown crops fail.
A district report discusses a parasite affecting stock and the debate over control measures. The writer notes a promising parasite as potential aid, mentions attempts to engage authorities with little response, and urges spray and support. The branch offers help and advice, with thanks to attendees and officers. the treasurer’s report is due and expected to be poor.
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