Anzacs Story Endures in Living Australian Tradition
The article memorializes Anzac Day on April 25 and the lasting impact of Gallipoli and Dardanelles campaigns on Australian national identity. It highlights valor, mateship, and the enduring legacy of veterans who returned home, built communities, and passed the legacy to later generations, noting the dwindling number of survivors.
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Anzac
Armie
Thermopylae
Dunkirk
Gallipoli
Gellinall
Kokoda
Budget Increases for Stock Routes and Pest Destruction Budget
The report details a budget rise for Stock Routés and Pest Destruction. 1061-52 figures show food costs at 23870, revised to WW7G for 1051-9. Administration costs jump from 150 to 10. Destruction of dingoes foxes and vermin rises to 800 in bonuses and 752 for daggers. Noxious plant destruction up to 650. watering facilities budget from 1000 to 2500. petrol and oil costs up from 100 to 200.
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Porve
Timetable Changes for Longreach TAA Flights
Winter timetable announced. Brisbane bound Monday flight now 1.55 pm instead of 1.45 pm. Tuesday Brisbane flight moves to 11.00 am from 10.00 am. Thursday 8.00 am trip shifts to 6.05 am. Friday Brisbane service departs 6.00 pm instead of 4.45 pm. Brisbane arrival Wednesday moves to 4.46 pm. Arrivals to Winton adjusted accordingly.
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TAA Airlecraft
Longreach
Brisbane
Winton
No Election Held in Longreach Shire New Council Formed
Nominations closed at noon on Tuesday with no ballots in Longreach Shire and no chairmanship contest. The council remains unchanged except John Forrest (Oakley) replaces W. P. 45 as No 3 Division member, while RB Edkins is re-elected as chairman amid no opposition. The remaining members: No 1 Division F E B Ussher R L Davidson W G Allen. No 3 Division W A McNally W C Quartermaine J S Eling. No 3 Division town E B Connor G R Stormonth J Forrest.
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Longreach
al- Lede
A.L.P
Coucnil
John Forrest
Oakley
W.P
RB. R. Edkins
Cr. Edkins
Crs
F. EB. Ussher
R. L Davidson
W. G. Allen
W. A. McNally
W. C. Quartermaine
J. 8. Eling
Town
Drs. E. B. Connor
G. R. Stormonth
J. Porrest
Overalls Gift and Service Plan Amid Council Notes
Irregular voltage causes £25 to £30 damage at Raw station with six values rendered useless. The Queensland Coal Board reduces coal allocation from 50 to 25 tons weekly due to grade issues. The council plans to supply overalls to POWER HOUSE staff and workers every four months.
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Lie Council
Queensland Coal Board
Blilr Athol Coal and Timber Co. Ltd
Ed Wards fined for brutal assaults on 1 year old employee
At Longreach magistrates court Joseph Edwards pleaded guilty to two charges of aggravated assault against a one year old boy. The case, tied to a grazier Brook at Adrian Downs station, involved a whip and later boots and spurs. Edwards received the maximum £50 fine with costs and half directed to the complainant.
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Joseph baWwards
T. Noone
Longreach
Oid Yould
Kwwymi
Kenneth Clarke
Brook
Adrian Downs
Birdaville
Currie
Edwards
Noone
Supreme Court
Woodchops for Show and Junior Western Championship
The program includes a novice chop on 10 inch blocks open underhand on 11 inch blocks open tree falling on 12 inch tops relay chop for two on 12 inch blocks sawing for two on 12 inch blocks and includes the Central Western Junior Championship portion.
Longreach School Rugby Selection Committee Debate
Longreach State and Charters Towers rival factions clashed over schoolboys rugby control. A conference backed a three member panel including Convent and State School reps plus the coach, with H McKee serving as the Convent representative. The motion passed under protest.
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Longreach State School
Pisa
Cutral Western Rugby League
Tov
Toe Daauel Dewouer
Scraggs
O.W.R.L
Scruggs
McNeil
Longreach
Barcaldine
Muileh
C.w.rl
Lewthers
Halliwey
G. Univge
Owe
Charters ‘Lowers
Mugoy
Mar. J. Buller
Buat Charters ‘Towers Ruguy
Sccom
Schooways
H. Donnelly
C.W.R.L
N. Osmond
Willa Mueeling
Convent
H. McKee
Rum Sellers Fence Return Discussed at Council Meeting
Part of the fence enclosing the rum yards at the Show Grounds was not restored after the Sellers' Association built an office. An official said the building improved the site while a council member suggested moving the office if needed. The arena would handle the association's work and costs.
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Sellers’ Association
Rum Sellers’ Association
Pease
Ram Sale Yards
Oval
Ovum Arena
Associaton
Wanderers Football Club thanks Western supporters
G. J. Dodds secretary of the Wanderers Football Club in Rockhampton expresses gratitude to the Centralweet Rugby League The Longreach Leader and Western sporting public for support during Easter visit. He praises sportsmanship and sociability of western people.
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Am Benalf
G. J. Dodds
Wanderers’ Football Club
Rockhampton
Bath water report finds high bacteria in baths water
Health Inspector Griggs reports from the Department of Public Health that analysis of Bath and service pipe water shows bacteria counts in the Baths water were too high for properly chlorinated water. Chlorine addition increased. turbidity in service pipe water deemed unsuitable for drinking.
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Froc
Department of Public Health
BE. R. Griggs
Coumul
New horse stalls declared council property at Longreach event
The Longreach Shire Council affirmed ownership of newly erected horse stalls at the Show Grounds, to be insured by the Council and managed with show society input. A deputation from the Show Society led by Mr J Jorres sought cooperation on reallocation and funding, with rental details set at 3 shillings per stall per Tuesday and daily grounds maintenance ordered.
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Longreach
Forrest
Woman in Bigamy Case Appears in Local Court
A woman named Elizabeth Cana van faced a bigamy charge in the Court of Sessions. She allegedly entered a form of marriage with Richard Cana and appeared with legal representation. The prosecution proceeded as reading of charges, with the solicitor for the defense present.
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Longreach
Roundup of Westerners At 61st Ume After War
Roundup recalls survivors from Changhi returning to Australia seven years on. One spent long in hospital, another drove in the Territory en route to Adelaide, and a commercial traveller from Whird travels west. The piece notes a hopeful view for children, mocks a film show, and mentions Show Society lodging and Minister Collins opening the Show. History of ANZACs draws mild classroom interest at the School of Arts.
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Adelaide
Changhi
Longreach Show Entries Stimulate Keen Horse and Sheep Competition
Ninety two nominations have been received by the P and A Society for the horse section of the Longreach Show next week. Entries cover hacks and hunting classes with Mrs B Lamond of Tar conoce and Miss Margot Wall of Crendon among entrants. Sheep entries total eighty four.
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The
Eni
B. Lamond
Tarconhe
Buttons
Ape
Margot Wall
Crendon
Una
Shannon Memorial Trophy Opens Champion Open Trial
A memorial event established in honor of J. Y. Shannon will launch the Shannon Memorial Trophy. The Champion Open Trial marks the first competition under the new prize, with organizers seeking entrants and noting local support from Barcaldine and nearby communities.
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J. Y. Shannon
Lo. Show
J. ¥. Shannon
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Waseet Meenastees
Longreach Shire
Power House
Dave
Rnvinsl al Suruul
Ram Sellers
Baths Water Report
Collins
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School of Arts
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