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Newspaper
Warwick Daily News
Location
Warwick, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
5
Not a bad bird was exhibited the president of the association noted. Mr. McGuckin praised supporters who located trophies and thanked committee members. Warwick’s wheat variety runner-up grand champion owned by R Masiba drew praise among strong varieties including Rhode Island, white leghorns and Plymouth Rocks.
Warwick Golf Club hosts a large turnout for the Warwick Carnival with 37 golfers in the King's Birthday trophy. F. J. Smyth wins with 102 on 27 holes, while G. Cameron and E. Howland place behind on count back. David Cox remains a top B grade contender after a strong 18 holes before stumbling in the final nine.
The report lists numerous prize birds and winners led by E F Doyle with grand championships. Other top placements include R McLaren A J Hill and L W Gillam with various cock and hen categories, plus K Stacey P Doyle and Beater entries noted across disciplines.
The Industrial Court refused a claim by 12 000 Queensland shop assistants for Saturday penalty rates. The court held that work outside ordinary hours is paid at time and a half, Sunday work at double time with a two hour minimum. The Shop Assistants’ Union had sought double rates for Saturday intensive work.
France shocked Australia 26-15 in Sydney as Aubert kicked seven goals from nine, Contrasun broke through for a try, and the French passing game overwhelmed the Aussies who mounted late pressure but could not recover. France led 16-2 at half time and 16-12 in the second half before sealing victory.
The narrator recalls a buffalo hunt in Australia, using a mix of firearms and ponies. After spotting a small mob, he and companions pursue, fire, and finally kill a bull with a head shot. The account details horses, gear, and close-quarters action amidst rugged countryside.
A fragmented frontier note describes a cowboy and a gunman arguing while a bufflalo is hunted. A hunter uses a knife to remove the neck and body parts as bullets fail to stop the animal. The scene shifts to jumbled lines about wires and a wireless set, with stray names and places mixed in.
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