Mitchell House Victorious At Longreach School Sports Day
A large crowd attended Longreach School sports day under ideal weather. Mitchell House dominated despite a close contest, scoring 210 points to Landsborough 202 and Blouse 200, with John Cameron winning multiple events including lane, broad jump, high jump, and leading Cross Country results.
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Mitchell House
Douglas Webber
Princary School
Witnevyi
Robert
Pen David Forrest
John Cameron
Rod Shepherd
Ane
Y Howe
H. Meee
Ara
V. Taylor
Bd, Spiller
L. Parker
Ay C. Williams
WW. Loos
J. Vaughan
Landsborough
K. Wyer
W. H. Hooper
C. Willams
I. Parker
E. Pond
Sauirter
G. Laoart
Thornton
F.R
Belz
Mitchell
Kennedy
Flates
Thurechi
J_ Shaw
J. Howard
P. Sellen
Progressive Bowls Winners Lead With 29 Points
In a lively Progressive Bowls event Mesdames E et al Casgells Moll and L won with 29 points. Airs semi final saw C Williams and E Bailey beat Mesdames Springer and J Gahe 23 15 in a tight contest until the 17th end. Williams Bailey pulled ahead with 6 on the 18th end and 6 on the 21st to seal victory. Upcoming matches set for August with Mesdames Julnas and Bailey facing Drycells and H Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames E. Etic
H. Casgells
A. Oo. Moll
Igedcee
C. Williams
E. Bailey
Mesdames Springer
J. Gahe
Williams
Springer
Gaha
Theo Jead
Williams and Bailey
Guesee
Se Welnesda
Mesdames Julnas
Bailey
Drysells
H. Mitchell
G. Isiaca
Meacham
EL Mitchell
EL Mitchell Defeated Mrs. L. Squires 160-130 Over 28 Ends; Mrs. A. J. Thurecht
H. Crisells
T. Foley
H. Leisfield
Prior
Adams
G. Isaacs
Ramage
G. Swan
O'Rourke Rand
Australia accepts SEAD obligation amid defence pledge
Mr Mendes said Australia would back Southeast Asian Defence Organisation with armed forces if needed, promising defence funding of 212,000,000 to 35,000,000 more than last year, including arms, ships and troops.
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Mendes
Fish Gun Spear injures woman in leg
An incident left a woman with a leg injury after a fish gun spear struck her during an unclear confrontation. Police are investigating and collecting statements.
Blackall Triumphs Over Longreach In Tough Match
Blackall defeated Longreach 25 10 in a hard fought intertown rugby league clash at Longreach. Key incidents included fights by Len Lasker and Ernie Turnbull, injuries to Fret Balderson, and a late Blackall surge after Balderson’s exit. Referee Breele drew mixed reactions, but Longreach captain Balderson’s absence aided Blackall’s scoring run, with tries by Nolan, Rochester, Hick, and Quigley securing the win.
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Longreach
Blackall
Len Lasker
Erniey Turnbull
Longreach Rugby League
Mervyn Searles
Breele
Bette
Fret Balderson
Balderson
Turnbull
Irvine
Buchester
Hauff
Nolan
Kneen
Bates
Evans
Bovage
Rochester
Hick
O'Connell
Bvans
Balderaon
Eneen
Pope
Quigley
Viors
TEAM FOR SUNDAY The following team has been Hisiop and T. Wi
The fragment notes a planned lineup or roster reveal for a Sunday game. It mentions two personnel Hisiop and T. Wi and references a team set to compete. No dates, venues, or additional details are provided to confirm context or outcome.
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Hisiop and
T. Wi
Government plans bigger migrant intake for 1964 55
The Federal Government decided to boost migrant numbers for 1964 55 and shift the year’s intake to 107,500. The move aims to ease labour shortages by increasing the flow of migrants into the workforce.
LGA seeks road grant and land tax relief
The Annual Conference of the Local Government Association resolved to seek a Commonwealth grant of 86 million pounds for road construction and maintenance in Queensland and inland defence routes. It also urged raising land tax exemption from 1900 to 5000 pounds.
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Local Government Association
Commonwealth
Queensland
Tariff proposal harms wool consumers says leaders
Australian Wool growers Council President Mr. T. Carter and Grassers' Federal Council President Mr. T. Sanger warn higher tariffs on woollen and worsted goods will push Sydney shoppers toward inferior substitutes. They note textile manufacturers had urged the government to raise wool textiles tariffs, risking higher prices for the public.
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Sydney
Woolgrowers’ Council
T. Carter
Grassers
Federal Council
T. Sanger
Emerald Housing loan authorization by Emerald Shire Council
Emerald Shire Council is authorised to negotiate a loan up to £4000 for building or buying a house for council employees. The final loan amount for any dwelling depends on valuation by an approved valuer. The council is asked to provide a valuation of the proposed house for its accountant.
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Emerald Shire Council
North elected to Winton Shire Council in place of Mitchell
Mr. W G North of Bloomfeld Street Winton has been elected to the Winton Shire Council to replace Dr. T F Mitchell who resigned. A. E Nowland of Manuka Street Winton was also nominated with Hawkins Evert and Chairman Phillott backing Nowland while Bryce Deane Milton and Peters voted for North.
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Winton
W G. North
Bloomfeld Street
T. F. Mitchell
A. E Nowland
Manuka Street
Ors
Hawkins
Evert
Crs
E. P. Phillott
Nowland
Bryce, Deane, Milton
Peters
Mr. North
Tender Invite for Raised Earth Tank Construction
Noon on Tuesday July 7 1964 invitations issued for the construction of a raised earth tank with 150000 capacity plans to be examined at the Office of the Works Secretary to the Commission. Tenderers must accompany each bid with the lowest acceptable offer. Brisbane July 30 1964.
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Winton Shire
Cork Tree Bore
Shire Omer
Winton
Bedlor
Tenders Booth Privileges at Longreach Races
Tenders close at 5.20 for rights to conduct booths during the Longreach Races over two days September 10 and 11. Bids not accepted. Cummings, Secretary.
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R.S.S.A
Longreach
Cummings
Brisbane
Bun
Weil
Thur
Darwin
Mt. Isa
Winton
Charters Towers
Townsville
Barcoo Shire Council Seeks Foreman Applicants
Barcoo Shire Council invites applications for a foreman position. Details indicate a design or manning role with duties and earliest start dates referenced. Applicants should state qualifications and provide names, with a closing note around July 1964.
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Barcoo
Poreman
Malin Ponte
Heme Ktom
Juniors Carry On In Migthy Football Strife
The players remained in good standing with the referee as the Juniors continue their season amid a tough match. The recent Sunday's game reflected strong effort, nearly mirroring earlier struggles and theft claims, underscoring their resilience and hard work.
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Amd Chan
Obituary notices for Meacham Meacham and J M Irwin
Longreach mourns Meacham elder, a longtime Meatham Leyland staffer who served in several firms and married Millicent White in Mackay. Also: Jarves Martin Irwin dies at 65 in Longreach after pastoral and work on stations. survived by two sons Lionel Colin and a daughter in Hughenden.
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Memper
Longreach
Prederick Redvers
Mr. Meacham
Meacham
Queensland National Bank Service
Meacham & Leyland Ltd
Low
Meatham& Leyland Ltd
Gordon Gibson & Co
Western Electric Service Co
Misa Millicent White
Mackay
Pamela
Mus
Lawrence
Maloney
Lily Meacham
Brisbane
William
Bundaberg
Lionel
Maryborough
Methodist
R. H. Smith
J. MC. Irwin
Jarves Martin Irwin
Melbourne
Lonsreach
Maude Steedman
Winton Shire Council Advances Town Loan Plan
Winton Shire Council considers a 16000 loan for the Winton town area. Despite initial debate, the majority voted to proceed without delay, with Evert and Hawkins dissenting.
Temperatures Vary With Unsettled Week in Forecast
Week of fluctuating weather shows highs around 60 and lows near 42 to 49. Official Post Office readings list Saturday 78 45 and Sunday 98 44 among noted values, with several days showing a 70 degree high and varying lows. The week ends with inconsistent temperatures and a dull trend of mild mornings and cooler nights.
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Thursa Epee
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B. Swan
Brooke
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S.E.A.D
England
L.G.A
Emerald Housing
Winton Generation
Winton Town
Evert and Hawkins
A. McNeil Bairdresser
Long Beach
Willys Knight
Bob
Camonary Street
O, Palmer
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W. Windsor
Muttaburra
Longreach Shire
Mynette
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