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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
3
Queensland Education Minister G H Devries proposes a myxomatosis like virus to curb dingoes threatening sheepmen. He urges urgent research and warns wild dogs will force graziers from the pastoral industry unless action is taken, with broader national cost and policy implications.
Barcaldine hosted a Sunday A Grade clash hailed as the season’s best by Longreach Rugby League members at a Tuesday night meeting. The report notes standout first half football, praises Longreach Reserve Grade, lists meeting attendees, and mentions disciplinary and financial details as well as Winton trip plans and a schoolboy award program.
The board re elected for a three year term and a new fire station tender awaits advice from the department. They will seek help from Hon G H Devries M L A. Debits of £683 4s 10d approved for payment leaving a year end debit of £42 4s 10d. Present: T J Pyne president R G Stormonth D D R Bedford P T Noone J O Brien E B Connor F B O Rourke secretary.
A quoted passage argues that using biological control against dingoes could also affect domestic dogs. It contends a virus might be developed to eradicate them, and a serum could protect the animals if possible. The speaker, Mr. Devries, concludes with cautious remarks about coping with the issue.
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