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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1944

Page

2

Auction Sale of Housesold Fooetchs Poultey at Fratale Auction

Licensed auctioneer F B Orourke offers a sale of house and household items from Mr Peter Nwveeth. Items include furniture such as dining table and chairs, a music cabinet, sewing machine, toy tools, and various appliances. Sale to be conducted December 1064 with minimal exceptions.

GOATE Fratale Peter Nwveeth Bidebeart Hound Unitre Yoang Geis Torubator Torker

Preliminary notice auction for removed dwelling at corner crane and triorger

Preliminary notice states an auction to remove a galvanised dwelling and attached kitchen from a property at the corner of Crane and Trioger Surretn in North Tangrinds. The sale is planned for the afternoon of 21 December 198. The roomed dwelling includes a front room, veranda, and a W.O. for immediate removal and will be offered with no reserve.

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Brilliantly sighted US bombers strike Tokyo again

Washington reports that two Super Fortress aircraft attacked Tokyo in two separate strikes seven hours apart. Lieut. Colonel Morgan led the first mission and Capt. Ateher the second. The raids targeted the industrial heart of Tokyo including gasworks and other facilities as fires raged and the city faded from view.

Washington Tokio

Blair Athol coal for Armach power house decision

Report from Langreach Shire Council on whether Blair Athol coal can be used to fuel the Armach power plant. A ruling is expected within a week as officials assess feasibility, costs, and safety for the electric utility.

Longreach Blair Athol Armach Tusbane Vridey Langreach Shire Tate Frataad

Forde Warns Miners of Labor Loss and Prosecutions

Mr POM Forde warned cont miners they would drive Labor from power after consulting War Cabinet. He said miners betraying their fellow workers in Australia faced government prosecutions for violations under National Security Regulation. The Labor plan targets miners and owners amid holiday prohibitions, with NSW Queensland and other regions affected. School exams and technical college apprenticeships were also noted alongside public notices about January work stoppages.

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Fancy Dress Ball at Lowerhire Hall Ball in 4 Spnaplevows Wicates

A fancy dress ball at Lowerhire Hall on Thiredas night hosted by Langreach branch of the Australian Camforne Pind featured children in various costumes including Queen, Columbine, Peasant, and Dancer roles. Judges praised outfits. prizes awarded to beating selections, with local families and sponsors listed.

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Government plan to relocate 17000 children abroad

The report claims a government proposal would place about 17 000 children per year overseas including minors from Australia and Europe under a scheme approved by the cabinet. It outlines an average age range of six to twelve for those affected and mentions potential allied children involvement.

FM. Ponte Uriwin Iurope Averane Hirdush Rhildees

Malaya and Tokio AUK tralians talk on Marine role

A Thursday declaration from Acting Prime Minister Mr Parde states Australia hopes to participate actively in the Malaya and Tokio area. He notes 28 rooms in the netn aml and seeks to join the lat runde in Malaya. The King, Mastie, and Australian land army are referenced in the report.

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Tokio Shaken Earthquake Report From Damal Newsagency

A scrambled report notes an earthquake affecting Japan with Tokio Yokobuma and Nagoya. It claims Tokyo has been shaken while Nagoya reports only slight damage. The account mentions commercial and industrial centers but includes unclear dates and locations.

New York Jaranen Japan Damal Newsagency Houma Bhies Tokio Yokobuma Nagoya

Pacific counter attacks at Leyte curb Japanese assault

General MacArthur reports Allied units hold Ormoc Bay area on Leyte as Japanese paratroopers land 38 miles from Tacloban airfield. American destroyers sink a Japanese convoy trying to disrupt landings. 4,000 troops engaged in fierce fighting near Demos town and nearby shores.

Cknihal Pacific Coemday Demos MacArthurski Tavtohain Plana Amerfoag Arnie

Britain and Greece clash in Athens civil war report

London reports a fresh crisis as British and Greek forces engage in Athens amid a civil conflict. Troops from Britain and Greece press toward the city center, with tanks and machine gun fire reported along Axle Street and surrounding avenues. Prime Minister Winston Churchill defends Britain's stance, urging support for the Greek government against insurgent groups and signaling a tough stance on those aiding the unrest.

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Weather readings recap for the week in unclear data

The week’s meteorological readings show variable temperatures with several days near the 90s and one peak in midweek. Data appears garbled but indicates high temperatures around 94 on Saturday and 104 on Wednesday, with midweek readings around 77 to 91 and a cooler day near 68.

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Death in Longreach: Mrs Mary Jane Riddell

The death of Mrs Mary Jane Riddell, 62, of Longreach occurred last Thursday. Born in Inverell NSW, she moved to Jindabura then Lamgreich 30 years ago where she lived with her husband Jack Riddell until his death eight years ago. Survived by two children, five grandchildren, and several siblings, the funeral will be held at St Andrews Church of England in Longreach Friday at 4 pm, with service then burial at the churchyard.

Mary Jane Riddell Mary Jane Iddell Longréach Thureday Priesa Inverell New Boush Wales Jack Niddell Tambold Jindab Lamgreich Almce Alto Medames B. Booker J. Getter R Pom A. Howell A. Ogle Ang Mire A. Qavle Mideenen Ong Mr Bk. Kanneth Riddell Ins Mavdusnes Carrol Brivtane PF. Milly Duarings Masare Alt Peolee Ease George Puraelo Andrewe Church of England Torlach Ing

Market Report Says No Change In Stock Market

The report from Daluety & Co Ltd of Lungreasb states that recent activity did not alter the stock market and only a few buyers appeared. Most meatworkers stayed home, and trading was weak along the Longreach to Greyvale road with many drovers idle in Longreach. Agistment country is poor and several items are difficult to sell for low prices.

Daluety “& Co. Ltd Lungreasb Mtotma Hite Bete Homes Atria Longreach Greyateel Plex Chosing Neotolick

Four LG Radio Dance At Longreach Hall This Week

40 players competed in a weekly dance at Longreach Hall with Mr A Davie as judge. Prize winners included Mem E Myers and W Cruilhank, with Larker Brown and McCabe also noted. Mrs Graham’s orchestra played for the dances and a one hour coastal relay featured Noel Webster. Tonight the event supports Baby Flanagan for Red Cross Junior, with an extended relay at 9.30 and a subscriptions appeal.

Pune Longreach

Young lad killed as horse drops rider near Cunnamulla

In a tragic accident near Cunnamulla a young rider was killed after his horse shied while crossing a tail end route. The horse bolted at a sheep, the stirrup trapped the rider, and he fractured his neck hitting a tree. He died at the local hospital shortly after admission.

Unclear historical notice involving contractor names

Fragmentary text describes a contractor related to property or building work with phrases about supervision and portable items. Names such as Y. W. Kirby, Bhinwaring Contractor, and Kingtiuher & Longrvech appear but details are obscured. No clear event or outcome is stated.

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