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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
1
The Commonwealth Government urges speed in addressing basic wage and 44 hour week issues. Prime Minister warns the Arbitration Court to consider rising living costs and economic impact, with August 5 hearing set for employer wage reduction and return to 44 hours.
Life member elected Mr Moffat has long association with Colts. Officers elected were President Mr C Oogrell re elected Secretary Mr C Button re elected Treasurer Mr G Blebechmidt. The club set ball fee and subscription at 12/6.
The Loan at New Zealand Loan Longreach announces a fourth sale on August 21 featuring at least 100 fat bullocks from the Channel Country. Keen competition is expected. A sheep sale on August 29 is also planned with 6000 sheep already booked for that event.
The BExecutive Council will convene in Srisvane on August 1. Key delegates include KR Magoffin president of the Northern Division and C D Leake F Hickman of the Central Division. Central and Northern Graciers executives will decide council revolutions at Longreach. Blackall Branch co elected K W Willis as chairman, A H Dun filling vacancy. about 12 members attended.
After a fire destroyed their offices in December Grazcoa Co-Operative Ltd. moved back to their former Eagle Street premises on Monday. Manager J. Corey cited a plate glass shortage delaying their May return.
The official Jubilee Celebrations matter was referred to Mr Justice Dumphy and at other times to different judges for hearing. Great issues of the hearing are noted.
Australian racing motorist Mr. Taylor will conduct motorcycle races in Mt Isa next week and donate 25 percent of the week's takings to Jericho B.N.A. The event includes film displays of Taylor's races and will be accompanied by Phayre.
New Zealand rider Aden leads the field in the Aramac Bracelet event with a strong performance Cogent details show Aden weighing 10.12 in the send and the crowd watching his first appearance on Western courses with Livgreach Diggers Cup as a future target.
The August rainfall outlook is weak with average near 28 points and only five years in 59 reporting higher than 100 points. Record peaks include 232 in 1947 and 1924 as dry spells occur about twice per decade, with August dry in 78 of 59 years.
Wool section manager Mr R B Young said the P and A Society aims to add scouring test classes in Stud and Flock Divisions for next annual show. Lab analyses will judge clean scoured yield from a six inch square sample. If ties occur, a staple sample from the main specimen will decide. All samples must be cut and sent eight weeks before the show.
Longreach youths finish term as holidays begin for a fortnight in late June. Most remain in Longreach while others head to coast holiday centres or Mackay for breaks. Scouts and families plan similar retreats as schools resume later.
Solleys Cricket Club outlines season plans with a ball fee of 8 shillings per time and a subscription of 10 shillings 6 pence same as last year. D Meares re-elected president. H J W see secretary Shakespeare and G badaheee named auditors. Good attendance noted after winning the premiership last season. delegates named C Myers J Houghton L Ogg. committee and selectors to be decided next meeting. captain and vice captain to be elected a week before first match.
Rugby League preview notes Barcaldine to face Longreach in the last CW RL fixture of the season. Reserve Grade aims to rebound after two defeats while Juniors remain undefeated, with key players listed for Longreach and Barcaldine across grades.
A frayed Roundup notes attempts to train cheetahs for hunting and the use of dogs to deter predators. It mentions Muttaburra manager Gordon Lee and a tale of packing dogs aboard an airliner bound for Brisbane. A passenger recounts jet travel curiosity and a young boy asks where seating is.
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