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Newspaper
Maryborough Chronicle
Location
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an auction or sale action with unreadable details and partially readable names and dates, indicating a local notice. The readable portion hints at a public sale or auction process with officials named in fragments.
The Bay Rifle Club hosts a May 12 shoot with four visitors from Marreborough Rae Chute Th. D. Wilson tied for top with a 200 yard score and the club plans a finish as Cer Gron etead and Vic Hoberg lead the season with tight points races.
The article reports Mrs Jas Keene winning the singles title at a bowling event in Marybone, with Mrs Searle narrowly defeated in the final. It describes the match details, scores, and cheering by spectators, noting Keene led early and extended the lead despite a strong response from Carter and Searle.
Gympie sends five hockey teams to Maryborough on Sunday for a state trial series. Maryborough men aim to beat Gympie in opening match while women’s teams contest trials and exhibition play ahead of July state events. Local squads feature players from Maryborough and Gympie with a packed day of junior to senior level hockey on offer.
Wervey Bay boxing fans await the Pialba boxers as they contest the city tournament. Stuart Barnes and his team have shown strong resistance during training. B. Pollenarri leads a heated field behind the champion, with a Mudie feature and many private cars expected for the trip.
A fragmented report notes a transition from tennis to bowls with plans for a large outdoor bowling event at Vine Park. It mentions new courts, dates, and officials aiming to host a gathering featuring local players and various civic activities.
A reader laments the desecrated graveyard for two world wars describing neglect at the war cemetery. The letter accuses city officials and a named commission of failure to maintain graves and inform relatives, urging accountability.
The schedule lists multiple mite basketball games across courts including Royals versus T Royale, Aussies Warriors against Rovers Iv, Rangers versus Laurels Brown, Warriors versus C-Alle, Rovers Iv versus Blue-Wreme, and Scotties versus Regents, with several byes and start times around early afternoon.
London May 17 A ten pound insurance policy taken out by the Cheotear Cricket Club of Manchester was added to the court file for appearance in November to pay damages and meet inquiries. The case involves cricket ball damage and a dispute over the award as appeals are heard.
Doon Villa rink team journeyed to Torbontea to compete in the Murgowen Bowl Club championship. The match featured Deacon and Beason with strong play by Hutchins and Ward, ending 24-22 in favor of Doon Villa in a tense final ends sequence.
In the Marlborough News, printed and published by Richard Low at 41 North Street Maryborough, a notice appears from the Cyrosidls a ponlst Otce. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a proprietary claim or land notice.
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