Rates rise in Blackall Shire budget amid concerns
The Blackall Shire Council approved a higher cleansing fund levy from £6 per year to £7 10 per year on rateable land and church property while electric and water funds stay unchanged. The plan includes AC to DC conversion costing £125000 with the council covering £62500 and new charges likely to lift overall ratepayer costs. officials noted spiraling costs and urged efficiency. The article also notes electric supply worries, staff arrivals, and council appointments including Mick Tom Farr becoming Shire Clerk.
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Ae Ig
Mick
Tom Farr
Blackall Counec
Jericho
Parr
Wedding Shower For Marie Wilson Before September Nuptials
Twenty young friends gathered to honor Marie Wilson with a wedding shower hosted by bridesmaids Pauline Arthur and Margaret Miller. Corsages featured pink carnations and sweet peas. A buffet supper followed with two songs by Mrs Ray Whip and Mrs C Beters. Marie’s gown, Miss Arthur’s frock, and Miss Miller’s lemon dress were described in detail.
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Pauline Arthur
Marie Wilson
C. Beters
Aake
Marie
Miss Arthur
Blackall Dominate Charleville 67 to 2 at Blackall Grounds
Blackall, led by player coach Dan OConnell, overwhelmed Charleville 67 to 2 in a Sunday match. M Hauff and M Turnbull starred for Blackall with several tries, while Charleville endured early injuries and discipline issues. The win extends Blackall’s scoring spree this season to 142 points for against two.
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Blecmall
Charveville
South West
Blackall Grounds
Blackall
Dan O’connel
Niga
Charleville
Lke
M.turnbull
M. Haufft
D. O'Connell
Brian Draper
Co. Hauf
Marks
C. Rochester
O'Connell
M. Hauff
Charteville
L. Quigley
Sun
C Kyine
Lad
Brett
C. Hauf
QC Counnell
B. Turnbull
S. Marks
J. Nolan
M. Turnbull
J. Hauff
Blackell
O'Consa
J. Hauf
J. Nolam
Weekly Trophy Play Introduced By Men's Club
The Men's Club launches a five week Weekly Trophy Play with trophies for each event and a final aggregate trophy for top four scorers. Aimed at boosting Sunday attendance, the program tracks weekly winning scores and margins, with standings posted on the notice board for member tracking.
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Rophy
Ohe Peague
Suni Ie
Beare
Death of Three Year Old Graham Kerwin at Barcal Hospital
After two weeks in Barcal Hospital the three year old Graham Henry Kerwin died early Monday. He was the elder son of Mr and Mrs kerwin. The family were visited by Rev J O Abrahams of the Methodist Church.
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Barcal Hospital
Graham Henry Kerwin
J. O. Abrahams
The
Methodiat Church
Barcaldine Holiday Guests Return From Brisbane
Local residents and visitors return home after holidays in Brisbane and Rockhampton. Among those traveling back are Mrs G Calder with family, Gavin Vance, Miss Joan Mitchell, Miss Kathleen Copeland, Miss Olga Powell, Miss Joan Bubo, Miss Dot Mara Aly, and many others visiting Barcaldine and surrounding towns.
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Mrr
Cameron
Lian Tilaghter Uelres
Deidre
Barcaldine
C. Calder
Joy
Maryborough
Gladstone
E. Collins
Hme
Dot Mara Aly
Springsure
Cloncurry
Olga Powell
Joan Bubo
Boutinas
Norte
Aramac
Rockhampton
R. M Slade
Mrrs. Slade
Smr
Slade
Dunn
Ascot
F. Carey
Bh. Lawrence
Muriel
Brisbane
R Passeng
M. Pussell
Moegill
Brendon
B. Powne
Armmac
A. Pulton
Social Bowls Yield Close Mixed Games at Club Meet
Seventeen club members from both clubs contested three fast greenside events in pleasant conditions. A palms game featured Miss Leyland Bod Needham and Ben Jones Campbell battling to 24 22, with a late surge from the leaders and a decisive final end. Harry Charlesworth’s side beat Mrs Gribble’s team 11-7 late, as singles framed a tense sequence.
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Severy
Miss Leyland
Bob Needham
God Ben Jone
Campbell
Jonea Campbell
Deuce
Harry Charlesworth
Mrs. Gribbie
Mrs. Gribble
Inter-Club Tennis: Town Club Triumphs in All-Day Event
The Town Club defeated the Cathol eria Club on Catholic Courts last Saturday posting a 12 set to 6 victory. Notable performances came from George Plumb and Moira Rodgers who dropped only two games in three sets and from Mick Batty and Mrs Younr who also scored strongly. The American Tournament day featured a mixed doubles event with Miss L Kempson and Eric Vale taking top prizes in a well attended affair with seven matches per player.
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Cathol Eria
Fown
George Plumb
Moira Redgers
Mick Batty
Mrs. Younr
Ken Cliffe
Lois Kerpson
Unde
Thee
Peter Vale
Mire
Ballinger
Eeen Cliffe
L. Kempson
EL Vale
Burns
V. A. Whitfield
Whitfield
EB. Smith
Hardiman
Norman
J. Stibburda
Vale
Vb. Smith
G. Plumb
Inter-School Sports Meet At Wester Queenston
The Central West plans a large inter school athletics meet with events for juniors and seniors. Eligible competitors 8 to 15 years old from schools with 100 or more pupils, and smaller schools, will compete in sprints, field events, relays, and team cups at the Eran Bhow Grounds, with many parents expected to attend.
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Wester Queenston
Nie Es Crows Schoaly Carupcio Wetes
Central West
G. Ae
Sena
Eran Bhow
Aduka
Close Scores Mark Ladies Consistency Singles Matches
Three doubles in the Club Consistency Singles on Tuesday afternoon produced tight results. Mrs Needham edged Mrs Poole 112-103 over 21 ends, with Needham leading early then Poole narrowing but Needham pulling away before Poole rallied. Mrs Gribble defeated Mrs Peters 116-99 as Gribble led 28-22 after five ends and maintained the advantage throughout. Mrs Campbell beat Mrs Moran 128-92 after a stronger late run, while Mrs [name unclear] beat Mrs [name unclear] ??
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Needham
Poole
Levi
Poole Tod Weed
Sill
Ely Paige
Cunee
Moran
Campbell
Unclear basketball scoreline and mixed names surface in fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a basketball style score with Charlesworth leading at 12-11 and 16-17, large scoring burst by the anderen, final 26-17. Mentions Max Young, Mrs Needham, Moras, Mrs Jack ing, Wetton, Gribble, Devery, Barkley, and others in a confusing line of play-by-play.
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Charlesworth
Andere
Max Young
Needham
Young
EL. Charlesworth
Hte J. Wetton
Gribble
Mire
Swat
Baby J
Devery
J. Barkley
Je Lesworth
Need- Hom
Obituary Henry J. Peat Pioneer of Ventral Weatemry
Henry J Peat a long time pioneer of Barcaldine and Woolbrook died at his Brighton Road Sandunte home on July 14 aged 91. He came from Ireland with his parents and settled in Queensland early, married Alice O Rourke at Bareakdine, and raised one son and two daughters. A Wool Carrier by trade his grey team was famous. He owned blocks near Brixton Springvale Nevertall and later Harcaldine with vast property. Survived by his wife, Peter Kathleen and Mira. Burial at Lutwyche Cemetery.
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Henry J. Pelt Ome
Peat
Brighton Road
Sandunte
Pewt
Eax
Queensland
Mr. Fent
Alice O'Rourke
Bareakdine
Nevertall
Liofon
Peter
Feut
Harcaldine
Pew
My Mundi
Sandyatt
Lutwyche
Blackall
Katheen
Handeate
Mira
J. J. Melteerimus
Abo
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Moamely
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Isa
Gilmour
S Needham
England
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B Whitfield
Breckal
Ingrader
Kerbin
Dieners End
Shamford Street
Coronation Drive
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M- Hauff
Quigley
EB. Turnbull
O'Comnell
B. Draper
Charle
A. Tucker
Galah Sr
Longreach Telephone
Barcaldine Personal
Mike M Rodgers
Mrs. Littlemore
Plumb
Everton
Mr. Fletcher
Arnel
J. St Hitdards
Walsty
E Vale
P. Vale
K Everton
Larse
D Srott
A. Whitfield
J Fletcher
Lir Walsh
W He
A. J. Shaw
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