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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
3
C W A members discussed arrangements for the Annual Flower Show and the Mobile Meeting. Visitors include Mrs D M Archer and Mrs FP J Misto with plans for morning and afternoon teas. Also notes on local travels and hospital cases plus a motorcycle accident and weather updates.
Unbleached double bed sheets offered in sizes 60 by 54 with gale special pricing. Bulk bale specials priced at 63 and 39 for assorted quantities. Includes Gen Bie at $0 and 72 counts in display.
The R.S.L. Sports program included 220 yards Open and High Jump Open won by L Molloy with A Cheveaux noted in events. Rex Morris hosted, Jean Smith won a cameo bracelet at Champ's Hotel, Mrs G Wase received a necklet and earrings, and trophy gifts were presented by Club President Avery amid a closing confetti waltz.
The council meeting elected Dr Walker to succeed the late Dr Stormonth. The chairman praised the choice, saying the town and district could expect good service and wise decisions from the new member as he joins the Longreach Shire Council. Dr Usher endorsed the appointment noting Walker’s long service on the council.
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