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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
3
A local farewell event featured soft drinks and ice creams donated by Mrs. F McDonald and Mr. H Hillis. The gathering honored Donald and saw A assisting as secretary, with two years of service noted for genuine dedication.
Passengers on Monday and Saturday mail trains include G H Devries E H Phillips and K Gordon linked to Emerald and Rockhampton. Holiday planning features Mrs G M Ward Miss W A Ruthenburg and many students returning for Christmas from Glennie School Toowoomba Somerville House Brisbane and St Hilarys Southport. Bishop and clergy visits announced with Rev Brother Gettons and Rev A G Reilly noted.
Both speakers extol the selfless spirit and highlight the value of service as a guiding example. The remarks emphasize community, duty, and stewardship through concise tributes.
The article notes two prize winners Mesdames E. Brown and G. B. Shakespeare at a tournament in aid of the Lady Odd Fellow. Mystery prizes went to Mrs J Walsh and Mr F Shellard. The Church of England Sunday School annual prize and Christmas tree was held with prizes from Mr F G Tabart and Santa Rod McLeod entertaining children.
The article lists numerous residents and their holiday plans including Ena Hoskin and Phyllis Barron returning from Yeppoon, Jacqueline McGovern visiting her mother at Glenroy, and transfers such as G H Vines to Adelaide. It notes students from St Ursula's and All Souls' schools, plus several families traveling to Tweed Heads, Southport, Mooloolooba, Brisbane, and Yeppoon for the festive period.
Readable phrases describe garments like peasant aprons stockings scarves and handkerchiefs alongside pottery and everyday items suggesting seasonable ideas and craft inspirations.
Masters Tindall and another All Souls pupil spend holidays at Beatrice Downs with parents in Charters Towers. B Savage of Nudgee College also visits family on Hunll Street. Longreach State School staffers Miss KR Miller and Miss M Gannon travel to Brisbane for the break.
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