Export Focus Amidst Australian Economic Struggles and Policy Debate
The text argues Australia should expand primary export production like meat and grain to meet global demand while criticizing current economic constraints. It cites the need to reduce taxes and transport costs, limit government paternalism, and balance growth with a full export push as central policy imperatives voiced at a Country Party Conference in Queensland.
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Mont Uius
Perlainy
Syed
Michel
Wwe Killuw
Australia
Prosecution and Dingo Control Topics Dominate Graziers Meeting
Prosecutions for breaches of the Shearing Industry Award were heard with fines imposed for improper outfits and omissions. The Graziers Association meet at Longreach to push for stronger dingo control, better dog nets, and higher pastoral support, including road and taxation considerations.
Longreach rugby team changes for upcoming clash with Winton
Only two chances have been made in the Lo which was narrowly defeated by Barcaldine to meet Winton on Sunday. F Camden replaces Von Davis at five eight with Davis sustaining a Barcaldine injury. In the forwards P Saunders replaces M Jamieson who is first reserve. Longreach teams list shows N Webster at three quarters Balderson Douglas etc with Davis, Bunt, Donelly, Miller in the forwards and Emergence forwards Jamieson Acton at backs. Reserve Grade names added with full back Emergen wards Wilson Brown and pack Acton.
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Barcaldine
Winton
F. Camden
von Davis
Davis
P. Saunders
M. Jamieson
N. Webster
Balderson
G. Douglas
Icaster
D. Lasker
D. Davis
M. Bunt
K. Donelly
R. Miller
RK Willams
Acton
A. Deasy
W. Ford
A. Emergen
Land Sale Near Muttaburra Attracts Strong Bids
A land sale about three miles west of Muttaburra opened with bids around £6 and remained brisk. Several allotments were offered, with two parcels of about six and three acres, though wet conditions limited some activity. Rental figures reached about 26 per acre on a portion of the land.
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Muttaburra
Bidny
Les Ross Charles
Menta
P. Faeem
Minister Sees Real People in Outback Tour
Minister for Easegues G H Devries toured Longreach and spoke on plans for a State School at Birdsville. He praised outback pupils as a national asset and reported progress on the new Birdsville hospital due to open this year. He commended Sisters Henry and Chenoweth and the Flying Doctor service.
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Birdsville
Easegues
G. H. Devries
Devries
Sally
Henry and
Chenoweth
Outback
Longreach Shire hears on irrigation well construction
A local association urges the Longreach Shire Council to back building wells and weirs to improve irrigation water supply. Stonehenge and Turcombe wells are praised for long service, with current structures providing seasonal relief to stock but no plan yet for broader water access. The group notes no other sources match the needed volume for irrigation.
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Natwithstamaniy
Colimader Luecon
Weis
Prewaive Sthue Committee
Grasiers' Assxe of
Cool
Nortisor WieCsiEnd
Wilke
Department of Irrigation and Water Supply
Weils Wocre CroMngs
Lebler
Stonehenge
Tarcombe
Longreach
Little effect of land tax move on Longreach district
The budget decision to abandon Commonwealth land tax would have minimal impact in Longreach as federal tax on freehold lands above £8750 was noted. Grassers' Association secretary Mr Alden said land tax is now a burdensome due to rising valuations, with few freehold lands in the area. He added state tax applies on minimum £200 freehold value each June 30.
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Commonwealth
Longreach
Alden
The
Grassers' Association of
Acres Rental Row Sparks Debate Over Land Use
A terse report notes acres rented at a rate of ten pounds per acre sparking debate about land use and tenancy terms. No further details provided in the fragment.
Western expansion blocked by housing shortage and workers’ needs
Mr Gordon Lee warns that Western Queensland growth is halted by a lack of available homes for staff, arguing that industrial schemes and wool industry growth require reliable housing. He cites Minkaburra as an example where no adequate homes exist despite plans, urging government action to attract skilled workers west.
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Paclicwiai
Lee
Minkaburra
Las Linn
Bleddiiaky
Jour
UCASE
Liewali
Ieause
Queensland
Muttaburra
Housing Commission
Milk supplies at risk near Long Teach warns farmer
Mr. T. Nelson of Cramale warned that cows near Long Teach may see milk supplies cut by 40 percent soon if dry weather continues, possibly stopping altogether.
BACK OF BEYOND AND PARBON-CARPENTER NOTES
A fragmented column recalls travel in the back country with references to Devrices and a 1200 meter trip. It notes political talk about taxes and road costs, comments on Western conditions, and a casual remark on dingo sightings. The piece also mentions a Padre omen story and a Presbyterian Inland Mission project.
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Lee Pyc
Krenier Gar
Aii Dndutal
George Devries
Wreiuesuay
Hh Lotorate
Bias
Parbon-Carpenter
Devries
Padre Omen
Presbyterian Inland Mission
Flynn
Inland
Moscrip Trophy Match Draws Keen Local Interest
Winton will host Longreach in a Moscrip Trophy clash on Sunday with Barcaldine already lodging a challenge for a match against the winner Barcaldine and Barcaldine have both held the trophy recently The excursion train departs at 8 am for Winton to attend the event.
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Winton
Johankings
Longreach
Barcaldine
Winve Thre Tres
Reecen Barcaling
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