Budget reception and outlook in the current administration
The budget is praised as austere and encouraging, reflecting a plan to restore the country’s economy after Labour-era inflation and missteps. Critics voice envy and doubt, but the overall view sees the budget as a step toward improved trade, a steadier sterling, and a path to a better budget next year, with attention directed to agricultural policy and fiscal aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Padden
Ufairs
Mit
First Convair Arrives in Longreach for Sydney Scientists
The Convair will land at 3.50 p.m. on Sunday and depart at 5.5 p.m. It is chartered to carry 40 metallurgists from Sydney to Mt. Jan for a mining conference involving experts from across Australia. The plane will stop at Longreach and Charleville on the return to Sydney.
Water supply disrupted by wax in hospital hill bore
Work to replace the bore pump began yesterday and was due to finish today. Wax in the water cut the supply in the morning. Five modifications aimed to remove the wax. new bearings will be sent as spares. Shire Council hopes to overcome the difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Hill
Longreach
R. A
Bandmaster Appointment Considered by Longreach Town Band
The Longreach Town Band will consider appointing a bandmaster at its next meeting on September 2. Present at Tuesday night’s meeting were president Cummings, treasurer Davies, secretary Maher, Evans, Barr, Sutton, Tanks, and Mrs Pond, with apologies from Coleman and McGovern. The group paid tribute to W Coleman, father of bandsman Lemma. Financial balances stood at £16 17s 1d in general, £2 3s in house accounts. L Lovett was named auditor. vacancies on the committee to be filled at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
W. Tanks
Messia
Cummings
H. Davies
E. Maher
R. Evans
A. Barr
W. Sutton
CIA
L. Lovett
Bend
False Pretences Charge Leads to Fine in Court
A man faced a false pretences charge and was fined after a court appearance. Details are incomplete with several garbled names and locations, but the outcome was a monetary penalty following the charge.
Air beef improves herds in Kimberleys says Agriculture Secretary
The recommencement of the air-beef scheme in the Kimberleys has raised cattle quality amid overstocked stations. Cattle can be walked out and better stock is being called out. Officials expect years of rising numbers and improved quality of herds. Agriculture Secretary R. Blake says air beef solves transport issues and should be extended to remote cattle districts in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberleys
Agriculture Secretary
Canada
R. Blake
Blake
Australia
Crow-Bar Incident Injures Eight Year Old Boy
An eight year old boy David Cahill of Wren Street sustained a punctured wound to the first toe of his right foot on Wednesday when a crow bar fell on it. He received first aid and was transported to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cahill
Wren Street
Seven per cent unfit of 115 trainees in Central West
The Commonwealth Employment Officer reports only 7 percent of 115 National Service Trainee Scheme examinees in the Central West are unfit. Since camp began eight have joined the Air Force and 107 the Army. no Navy entrants. Totals from Longreach and Barcaldine districts report several men leaving for Waool and Anmanse camps, with multiple named contingents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central West
H. Cassells
Air Force
Army
Navy
Longreach
Waool
Barcaldine
Atnanse
Emerald
Blackm Ieft
Fr. A. Baker
R. V. Clarke
E. A. Gordon
C. H. Jackson
N. Jackson
R. Pascoe
J. Paterson
RK. G. Plumb
L. Swan
J. Friedon
R. J. Creevey
C. J.o’connor
B. A. Jae
Ana R. C. Curtis
Ase
Cain
Fron
Emerald Group
F. J
Lb. J. Taylor
Araneae
Health Act Breach Case in Redworks Sessions
Herbert George Grieve faced a Health Act breach charge brought by Health Inspector Robert Woodley in Buckhampt er. A conspiracy in Shave's store exposed goods to flies and no effective fly protection was provided. Judge P T Noone fined the defendant £6 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert George Grieve
Rovert Woodley
Buckhampter
Brown
Shave
P. T. Noone
Failed to keep timebook at hotel workers' pace questioned
An unclear OCR fragment suggests allegations that Mangistato, possibly a hotel employer or supervisor, failed to maintain a timebook or payroll records for workers. The text mentions Buck, Mr Hemme, and employees facing issues over timing and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangistato
Weieon
Monet
A Ee
Hemme
Cloncurry Revival Hinted After Geologist Visit
Chief Geologist of the Queensland Survey Mr C Morton visited Cloncurry last week. Morton directed the district’s geological parties, hoping explorations spark a revival in mining in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
C. Morton
Cloncurry
Rerton
ISISFORD DIGGERS GYMKHANA GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
J Reynolds won the F W Nissen Trophy with 24 points at the Diggers Gymkhana Grand Championship. G Bauer was runner up with 21 points. Teams champions went to G Bauer J Bauer J Arnold and K Campbell. The ladies title saw Mrs W Ross beat Mrs D White. Entries showed growth with 14 Bauer youth entries and substantial catering and donations to Blackall Ambulance and War Veterans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reynolds
F. W. Nissen
G. Bauer
J. Bauer
J. Arnold
K. Campbell
W. Ross
D. White
N Arrow Sangin
Bauer
G. Wase
Wormstern
E, W, Lack
Ni Gramum
H. Kiddie
J, Perkins
DC. McGovern
P. Salmon
C. Allingham
Murducky
D. Rossi
G. Coxon
T. Bates
B. Ross
L. Watt
M. Bauer
Red Watt
Moriarty
B. Mori
C. Ross
Canes Yard
O ' Theo Vans
L. May
Old Buffers
L. ‘McPhellam
D. Ross
F. Pole
D. Hallam
Price breach fines in drapery line case at court
A Price Branch hearing led to two defendants being fined 268 for excessive drapery prices and a second pair punished with 88 pounds. The court imposed penalties amid scrutiny of pricing practices and alleged overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot Noone
Gamtonn
Jericho
Wan
Vee
Longreach Cricko Club elected officers at first annual meeting
Four crick o girls from Longreach may play in Rockhampton as state selectors review talent for a Queensland inter-state team. The club refused a Rockhampton Crick o Club proposal to send a Longreach side to a carnival due to travel cost and work leave constraints. President A McNeill was reelected. secretary Mrs A Webster. treasurer Miss N McKellacum. selectors W Clark A Sullivan C W Plumb. A constitutional committee was formed and the season opens in September with two trial games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach Cricko
Longreach Cricka
Longreach
Longreach Cricke Club
A. McNell
A. Webster
N. MiKellacumbires
A. Sullivan
W. Clark
Secrer
C. W. Plumb
Messrs. W. Clark
Clay
Meason
A. McNeil
A. Sulliven
W. Plumb
BL Meeon
Mesdames J. Butler
A. Weta
Ter
Misses D. Hunt
N. McKellar
G. Clark
J. Setter
4. Wat Son
Land Gift To C.W.A By Roy Vaughan in Lead Block
A generous donation from Mr Roy Vaughan to the C.W.A provides his block at the lead street site near the merits ed haw nav Walen. It is understood the proposed rest room will now advance the plan to creel it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Roy Vaughan
Lead
Jnroposal
Petice Staten
Ambulence Centre notes fewer accidents during holidays
Officials at the Ambulance Centre report fewer accidents over the holidays as river height remains low. The trend is linked to careful supervision and reduced travel, with fewer minor injuries among children. Loss visits have declined accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amblance Centre
Gontraly
Fai Tre
Cattle sale plans disclosed by New Zealand loan firm manager
Mr Bedford of New Zealand Loan disclosed that a sale will feature 370 cattle booked for auction. Cattle will be drafted from Keeeton Hills and other clients including Royston and Longway. The item notes strong interest and confirmed consignments for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calila Am Teks
Bedford
New Zealand Loan
Cettle
Drafia
Kcecen Hills
Paes
Bah
Longway
Ange
BF Royston
Sates
Eattle Snie
Advertising turns publicity with Dinah Shore package
A Brisbane style roundup notes Dinah Shore sending a signed Warm Hearted Woman packet for a song promotion in Australia. The item mentions Shore using her image in a film, with signals of top hit potential upon release. It also covers a Canadian visitor recalling Longreach via a radio broadcast and reflections on trench digging methods transitioning from old to new in local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
4L.d
Dinah Shore
Shore
Uxt
Kamat
Australia
Airliner Delayed by Engine Trouble to Longreach
The T.AA. aircraft faced seven hours of hold up after engine trouble in Brisbane. It finally arrived at Longreach at 7 18 pm. The delay pushed back the schedule from an expected 7 15 am departure. A fire artist reportedly did not cave until 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.aa
Heayen
Longreach
Brisbane
Egg prices cut at Queensland market board
The Central Queensland Egg Marketing Board reduced first quality hen eggs by threepence per dozen from last August 11. Current ruling prices are four shillings fivepence and four shillings for the respective grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Cannes Hill cattle and sheep market report update
The Cannes Hill market showed mixed quality cattle with a fair cut to butchers keeping prices firmer than last week. Prime steers 150, prime heifers 130, prime heavy cows 110, good quality cows 108, oven heavy 115, sheep drawn from Darling woolled flocks, prices for good quality ewes 12d and prime ewes 13d, with overall small gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannes Hill
Prine
Darling
Balderson Wins Leader Medal in Narrow Margin
Fred Balderson receives the Leader Medal for top performance ahead of Mick Hart in a tight contest. George Douglas of Longreach notes Balderson’s early lead and requests full page coverage on page 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Balderson
Ome
Mick Hart
George Douglas
Longreach
Eimies
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Bischall
Shane
Jomen
Mr. P. Team
Jones
Isisford Diggers
Rockhampton
R. W
Ross Clark
Biaicy
PMG
Cannon Hill
Balderson
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