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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1954
Page
17
General Conditions outline that Amateur Riders must be approved by Stewards, who may withdraw any riding permission. Includes weight limits of 10 stone for all races and penalties of 10Ibs for one win and extra for multiple wins. Ends with secretary L. Be Oluff signature.
The Longreach Golf Club championship begins with a 36 hole qualifying round on Sunday. The draw lists starting times from 8:30 to 9:15 with players paired in threes. Prizes include a nett trophy donated by J H Power and a gross trophy for 28 handicap, provided by club president Colin Young.
Longreach Shire Council held a general meeting adopting the financial statement showing balances in Trust Fund Electric Supply Fund Consumers' Deposit Savings Bank Street Lighting and various loan funds. Accounts passed for payment list amounts for General Fund Electric Supply Fund Water Fund Commonwealth Aid Works and more.
A town agent notes solid demand for sheep with sales at seasonally appropriate prices. Reports mention three to five year old ewes and rammed ewes sold, along with wool-bearing stock, reflecting steady market activity despite garbled OCR details.
The report notes capless wool packs and demonstrations by Mr Beattie and associates, urging wide public explanation before adoption. It covers Commonwealth and state moves on draft wool subsidies, with New South Wales, Victoria and other acts described as beginning operation in 1953 and 1954, and preparations for a Bill following the conference.
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