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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
1
Australia faces a postwar rise in imports and inflation as Minister McEwen argues for keeping budgets tight to restore stability. He criticizes Labour policies and stresses sustaining trade balances to curb inflation and avoid overemployment, urging restraint and steady reform.
A Longreach R S L Sub Branch notes Governor Sir John Lavarack cannot rearrange his 1953 schedule to visit Longreach during Diggers Week. In a letter, Capt A Co ex, IPC, states the Governor hopes to be advised of Diggers Week dates next year to arrange a Longreach visit.
The Winton Rodeo Committee approved rain insurance of £500 at 085 protection and appointed Mr M M Pegler to judge hunting and hack classes. Secretary Mr K Smith reported after £125 in payments a credit balance of £499 remains. A public address system will be used for the rodeo and the Rodeo Ball at night will close the day's events.
The Sheep and Wool Adviser R. B. Young of the Department of Agriculture warns that blowflies are increasing in Long Reach after months of respite. He urges early observation and immediate control using crutching and biting to prevent losses, citing humid weather and rain as factors driving a rapid spring fly wave.
The speaker rejects appeals to mushroom industries that divert labour from land and push prices out of world competition. They argue total job losses from overstaffed public service and other sectors are inflated. Abundant opportunity exists to boost primary production and meet responsibilities before political talk of unemployment gains reality.
The 1 strongreach Scout Group aims to have the Ian Alford Memorial Scouts Hut completed by year end. Rockhampton builder Mr J P to erect the timber hut cost 1584 pounds, with roofing iron and blocks supplied by the Group. The plan includes a 40 by 30 feet hall flanked by dens on both sides and start is anticipated in a few weeks.
Rural rate rises to 10d and general rate to 2/1 with a town rate of 1d. Budget projects total revenue £60,360 and a surplus £19 15s 4d. expenditures include £101,118 with notable costs in plant maintenance and road works. Local charges update water, street watering, and business property rates, reflecting an 11 percent rural and 4 1/6 percent town increase.
A Methodist Overseas Missions update notes Rev. W and Chaseling arriving in Long Reach on Monday to a film showing about missionary work. The event at Barcaldine on Tuesday featured films illustrating the rapid expansion of missionary activities and outreach opportunities.
Longreach aerodrome recorded its heaviest traffic since the War with seven landings on Sunday. TAA and QAL aircraft joined the flow from Cloncurry and Brisbane with several return services. Yesterday six aircraft departed for Brisbane and one service to Rockhampton diverted before continuing.
A 20 year old railway worker died early Sunday after a carbide lamp exploded near Alpha Holy in od. The incident caused fatal head injuries and authorities began investigation into the blast and maintenance practices.
Queensland boom town Mt Isa welcomed the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy for its first 1952 gathering. Julius Krutschnitt of Mt Isa Mines Ltd led a keynote on the company’s finances, with international attendees from the United States India Great Britain and beyond. Students joined to observe the proceedings and the convention highlighted Mt Isa's enduring industry resilience and hospitality.
Winton Bowls Club reports a new funding arrangement to cover its needs. The plan aims to raise around £400 to meet the estimated costs and keep the project on track.
A damaged text fragment describes a roundup and a Conair Convair flight with departures cited as on time by 45 minutes, amid crowd scenes and nervous passengers. Officials from the Seoul T.A.A. are praised for cooperative spirit.
Longreach to Brigbane will have daily air service starting September 2, adding an extra aircraft each Saturday. The timetable shifts include an 11.35 am departure from Longreach and minor changes to the Darwin flight and overnight stops at Winton on Wednesdays.
The Lene sub-branch plans rebroadcasts of the Diggers Races on ABC stations at Rockhampton Muockay and the Queensland network. They state listeners have not received broadcasts for the first day of the meeting in September and propose rescheduling Newmarket to 3 p.m. and Sprain Hack Handicap to air. The sub-branch will push ABC to carry the race.
Central Western rifle teams from Stracombe Binckall Longreach and Emerald won two major competitions at Enoggera this week. Bob Fisher of Longreach starred with 10 best shots per win and Nicol McLellan led the District Union Teams to 251 of 300. McLellan and Red Fisher earned selection for a national tour, as Fisher set a record in the event.
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