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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1954

Page

1

League to stage another boxing tournament report

League officials announced plans for a further boxing event after Baiuhtay night’s success. The Sunday meeting listed organizers, referees, and venue details, noting poor attendance but confirming plans and staff for the upcoming round.

Baiuhtay Longreadh Rats Taadter Wan Winton Alacrall CW 1 Griegatey Lorene Ie McHaden Brophy Tainter Wintitt Blaykai Leulnn Sundai Schala Abern Po'b. O'Rourke G Saunders Meare Tom Mobinson A Myers Rerte Will de Omen Imperial Hotel Rly Motes Davis W. Browse Searles

Longreach Leader Auction Seeks Housing Proposals at Cramsie

The Longreach Leader notes a call for tenders to supply staff housing at 4QL Cramsie amid unclear town details. Report mentions plans tied to local council needs, a connection to Tangreach and Thomson River area, and a push to secure housing blocks for staff while outlining potential site and technical challenges.

Stock Movements Report with Incoherent Names

Fragmentary OCR text lists various livestock movements and owner names such as Quade, Anderman, Mcconacnte, Watts, Warren and places like Gladstone Meat Coet. Details are garbled. reader should ignore misreads and focus on potential herd transfers and owner references.

Raedt Quade Wethers Coron Charle- Be

USTEES New Manager 10 Etie See Ne Cope Ce

Readable fragments indicate a local sports or club notice about a new manager, possibly a team or organization titled USTEES. The text is incomplete but suggests leadership change and ongoing evaluation of the manager’s role. Further details are unreadable in the fragments provided.

The Pipers Are Coming For Diggers Week In Longreach

The Entertainment Sub-Committee finalised plans to bring the Rockhampton Pipe Band to Longreach for Diggers Week. The Band will arrive on the Midlander Wednesday 8 September and billeted at the League Headquarters. They will play in Longreach streets, attend the Races on Friday and Saturday, with a concert at the Shire Hall on Saturday night featuring expert lady dancers.

Rockhampton Longreach RSL H. J. Cummings Midlander League

Visit of Lt Col Scotney to Australian Salvation Army event

A briefing notes Lt Col H R Scotney attends a Salvation Army gathering in New South Wales. The meeting, held Saturday, aims to discuss welfare transfers and church activities with local officials and invited attendees.

H.R. Scotney Silyablon Gastern Australia Salvation Army Polleying Ipairt Tyres Snk Stoners Ts

Springsure Bitumen Street Project Interest Rate Note

A readable fragment notes a Springsure bitumen street project with an application to the tor Sb or 23 percent and 211 percent for bitumen surfacing and channelling works. It mentions the likely interest rate around 24/167 per cent.

Ipswich match drains £500 from CWRL finances

The Central Western Rugby League report reveals a £500 loss from a Sunday Ipswich match. Secretary Lang and Mr McNett note a remaining credit of 250 pounds and discuss outcomes for next year as delegates order further games.

Diuclomd League Ipswich Longis McNett Ad. Damyen

Alpha Town Hall approves funds for hall plans

The Alpha Town Hall allocated £500 for the preparation of plans and specifications for the hall. The grant was approved after a prior vote, with council member Weir Dear expressing interest. The decision sets the stage for upcoming construction work.

Alptin

L.T.C approves tennis coach terms and schedule

The Louuapgh Tenahe Casbah board approves terms for a noted coach from Rockhampton to lead weekday sessions for school children and adult players. Daily hours run from 1 pm to 3 90 pm with a £1 weekly per head fee and evenings from seven to eight to begin.

Casbah Charis Bollis Torcie Lomereach Holly Wil Rockhampton Ald Wirei Rookham CIA Weert Coshing Atx

Stock Lists Empty Inquiries Report Mixed Data

Fragments describe an inquiry in rail transport and aliases, with references to dates, ages, and packages. Mentions low figures, a line of two, and items like eggs and sheep terms. The text is garbled but hints at stock listings and timing around January and May.

Miles Whdapa

Longreach Gaming Fine Charged in Local Court

Colin Arthur Youns appeared in Lonetearh Police Court for possessing instrument and gas fines amounting to £50. Evidence showed constables and a clerk entered premises by warrant last Saturday afternoon and seized books. Youns pleaded guilty and was fined with imprisonment in default.

Colin Arthur Youns Lonetearh Serestapleton Murat Young Vena

Property Sale At Auction For Grand Livestock Farm

A Glermool property sold at auction to Mr and Mrs Duncan Praner of Cowra New South Wales after a long family tenure of 50 years. The estate included about 11,000 acres of timberland and 2350 acres of arable land, with modern improvements and strong agricultural potential. The bidding reached £68,009, reflecting substantial value in the region for farming and cultivation prospects.

Witel Ow Eume Rackammpton Duncan Praner Cowra Anne

Ooth Club Expansion at Monga Youth Club

Fragmented OCR text describes activities at the Monga Youth Club, noting tuning events and social gatherings over two nights. Mentions names and unclear phrases, with emphasis on club activities and member interactions. The passage is garbled but centers on local youth club engagement and community events.

Monga Aviv Pune Taurimament

Bareshiine Mobile Start Stalls Reported

Fragmented OCR text outlines a local notice referencing Bareshiine stalls and a commute issue. Names, dates, and precise actions are unreadable, leaving a partial description of a municipal plan and associated costs.

Home Ownership Schemes Help Young Buyers

The Chamber of Commerce explains home building finance programs for eligible buyers. Key requirements include perpetual leasehold land, a 24 percent land value tax, and auctions for land with modest upfront fees and low rents. Applicants must meet income and payment criteria to qualify for assistance under the schemes.

Ier Tocar Chamber of Commerce J. Shrapnel Huweseckong

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