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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 01, 1952

Page

2

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.

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.

Blackall Maser Joe Dowd Ken Cowan Isisford Blinkall Pat Williams Pat Dowd Saytie Tom Gorshoom Amd Ole Mr. Borshoam

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