Winton News Highlights Tells of School Trophies and Hostel Talk
The Winton column notes cold winds and water shortages affecting stock. lambing results are below expectations. State School trophies were awarded with several named winners. A push for a children’s hostel led by QCWA is proposed, with a public meeting next Friday at the Shire Hall to discuss finance. Personal visits and social notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dee Taney
A. Ball
Calas
Jean Dooley
Convent Sen
Maria Gailney
P. Kenna Cow
Colin Doley
G. Butler
Brian Holm
Len Grant
G. Parkinson
Janet Walsh
Winton
C.W.A
Q.C.W.A
Shire Hall
Stock routes strained as water runs out report says
Longreach to Winton and Longreach to Vergemont stock routes face worsening drought with water for only three drinks in 100 miles. Alice Tank, Evesham, Maneroo, and Wiluinidoo water supplies dwindle, threatening four week closure. new South American wool impact noted as prices wobble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach-Winton
W. J. Payne
Rom Longreach
Vergemont
Wiinton
Alice Tank
Alice
Evesham
Maneroo
Longreach-Vergemont
Wiluinidoo
Wammadoo
Longreach
Barcaldine
Muttibttra
Stack Calper
Enire Loundary
Ernestini
Tocal
Lar- Combe
de Souh-west
D. Bedford
New Zaid Lown
Arrilalh
Jundah
Jpindah
Prairie
Fraserborough
Glen Valley
Coniston
Hammond Downs
Cooper's Creek
Mayfield
Windurah
Strudwick Wins Shoot-off At Ilfracombe Range
Five shooters competed for a trophy on the Ilfracombe range on Sunday. C Strudwick tied Bill Hoolihan with a final two-ball finish to win after a shoot-off. Final scores: Strudwick 105, Hoolihan 105, W Hoolihan 105, J Macdonald 101, J Kahl 88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilfracombe
J. Macdonald
J. Kahl
Cannon Hill Livestock Sale Yields Mixed Yet Firm Trade
At Cannon Hill a pen of 10 030 sheep mostly from the South west and Darling Downs drawn keen bidding as prime short woolled wethers sold around 111d and 114d for high quality ewes around 101d. A 2260 head cattle yard from nearby districts varied in quality but the market remained firm with prime steers 130/ and prime heavy bullocks to 116/ but to 120/ for some, prime heifers to 125/ and prime heavy cows around 105/ to 114/ depending on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Hill
Darling Downs
Accidents Report From Friday and Saturday
George Uridee, 76, a railway fireman, burned on the left leg when his foot slipped on the foot plate as the engine blew off steam and was taken to hospital after first aid. Martyn Watson, 41, injured left leg by contact with an old galvanised iron bath tub, given first aid and sent to hospital. David McKenzie, 14, injured left knee when a horse fell on him. ambulance transported him from Tandara Station to hospital. Derek Clerg, 21, station hand at Yanburra Station, fractured left leg when thrown from a horse and received first aid before hospital transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Uridee
Martyn Watson
Kinetisher Street
David McKenzie
Tandara Station
Derek Clerg
Yanburra
Sale of graders by Bendemere Shire Council tenders
Tender closing advertised for two Malcolm Moore graders powered by Perkins diesels. Both machines are in good working order. Cornwell has purchased heavier machines. bidders may tender for either or both graders. Highest bid not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendemere Shire
Tuleba
Iwo
Malcolm Moore
Perkins
Blackall Red Cross Branch Seeks Funds After Exceeding Quota
The Blackall Red Cross Branch reports a 200 pound quota exceeded by 11 pounds 18 shillings 7 pence last year and aims to raise over 400 this year. The annual meeting had 35 members with Mrs Swan Arena Officer addressing disputes and topics. Officers elected include Mrs Brightman chairwoman and Mr Daim Hitt treasurer. A cabaret ball was planned for charity. Mr and Mrs Irwin received a mantle clock as a farewell gift from two football clubs and the league after two successful seasons. They head to Brisbane with thanks for support in Cup wins and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Veness
Winton
Sydney
Milson
Lindsay
Clive Milson
Cardross
Goulburst
Ivy Campbell
Pymbte
Hayward
Reynella
South Australia
BE. D. Patterson
St. Luria
G. A. Patterson
Listowel Valley
Blackall
N. A. Parkes
Jack Condol
Barcaldine
Rupert Gilasson
Amby
Mitchell
R. BR. Evhkins
Bimbah
Longreach
C. Terry
Warlbreccan
Stoneheare
W. Gordon Reid
J. Nolan
Gordon Kennedy
Verna
J. Silver
R. Fetherston Kuanch
J.petherstonhaueh
Lana Downs
RED Cross
Lie Blackall
Red Crows Society
Swan
Arena
Iron Brisbane
Brightman
Ir. Daim Hitt
Auber
Irwin
Westminster
Sailay
Button and Buckle Equipment Machines and Dies
Classified fragment notes cloth covered button and buckle covering equipment, dies and moulds with supplier names and an address in Adelaide Street. Readable details are limited and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Roberts
Heuert Agenties
Adelaide St
Barly
Ite
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Joe Cooper
Springmaks
Magpie
Australia
Momilay
Britain
Conttnesi
United States
Japan
Medien
U.S
Europe
Strudwick
CWA Ae
le Colina
Australian, Mercantile, Land and Finance CO. Ltd
England
Brisbane
Townsville
Charleville
Cunnamulla
St. George
Dirranbandl
Brittains Pty. Ltd
McPhie & CO. Pty, Ltd
Toowoomba
Yeates Bros. Pty, Ltd
Dalby
Fittaworeh
Oakey JH
P. Weness & CO. Pty, Ltd
Fordson Major
H.p
Fordson
RD Motor Company OF Australia
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