Hughenden District Grapples With Drought Crisis
Prolonged dry weather across Hughenden threatens sheep flocks as rainfall over 17 months from March 961 to July 1052 totals only 474 points. Many properties report 25 to 50 percent losses, with large numbers moved to agistment in the Central District and locations such as Mackinlay and Boulia. Cattle faring better, aided by easier agistment and stock in fair condition.
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Hughenden
Longreach
Muttalurra
Hushenden
Julia Creek
Grazia
Clerent
Jomiat
Julian Creek
Mackinlay
Boulia
Huehenden
Sheen
Pentland
Isisford Live Show Draws Warm Local Audience
An enthusiastic crowd in Isisford attended a rare live show with artists from Blackall led by Maser Joe Dowd and Ken Cowan. The production featured Miss Pat Williams and Pat Dowd in ballet, musical arrangements by Mrs. Saytie, and stage direction by Tom Gorshoom. Proceeds support the Roman Catholic Churches at Isisford and Blinkall.
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Blackall
Maser
Joe Dowd
Ken Cowan
Isisford
Blinkall
Pat Williams
Pat Dowd
Saytie
Tom Gorshoom
Amd
Ole Mr. Borshoam
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