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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

9

Emerald golf and club ball event highlights and awards

R Banks and W Coombs led a scratch victory at Emerald Links as four matches shaped the Championship. Prizes were presented by Mr. Fleming of Athelstone. Results included D Walt v W Brooks 31-30 and others. Mrs Hayman won the Ladies Singles title again, with Cussen and Pollard/Wright among champions in doubles. Emerald social events featured dancing, a Monte Carlo win by Stevens and Duggan, and a postwar RSL celebration with a Pacific reunion and community singing.

R. Banks W. Coombs Mr. Fleming Athelstane Club E. Loombasie D. Walt W. Brooks Mr. T Rockhampton Emerald Jockey Club Vivian Reidapellana W. Hanie Monte Carlo C. Stevens C. Duggan E. Bridgeman Ace Springsure Emerald Barry Sharp Ray Cussen T. Smith E. Roberta RSL Rsbsalla Dig- Chittick Lona

Weather brightens after cattle season in Julia Creek

The article notes ideal conditions in Julia Creek after several days of unpleasant weather. It mentions busy cattle season with large mobs and describes travel by residents including Mrs A visiting from Charleville and Miss Joyce Murray finishing Brisbane Exhibition shows with four firsts and one Holland arrival in Suds Taunris.

Inlander Charleville Pureka Springs Marsha Grant Penees C. Lowe Cloncurry Joyce ‘Murray Brisbane Holland Ville

Local council debates community halls and parsonage plans

A fragmented report notes discussions on the new parsonage, health matters, and council decisions. Councillor Seay and R. G. Some were involved, with BR. EB Edkins and L. Davide named in the context. The text hints at plans for town halls for community arts and meetings.

Itr EB Edkins Hh. L. Davide

Unclear Fragments From A Local Sports Page

Fragmentary lines mention links and top-liners with hints of a pandemic related course. No clear event date names or organizations are readable. The text lacks coherent members or outcomes to form a concrete card.

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