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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Article discusses the meaning of London talks and the economic outlook. It covers policy promises, supply concerns, and potential impact on markets and production, noting discussions on agriculture and industry.
A 19 year old labourer from Victoria faced a fines hearing after an assault incident in London. The youth had previous convictions in New Wales and Victoria. Police Prosecutor stated details of the case as the court imposed penalties and caution.
A fragmented report mentions weather changes and athletic performances, including notes on Wothers and EWEN, ages and matches, a Miata 4 robost whip, and local district excitement. It references Wood bringing 40 and Pyne’s bold attempt amid fan demand, with various dates and places obscured.
A church announces a children's choir will lead a Christmas service on a Saturday in December with special songs. The event will feature the church choir director and a guest organist.
Blackall Rugby League President W Venardos reports Brisbane talks shaping 1953 fixtures. A Brisbane Bulimba Cup game at Blackall, potential international in Central Western ground, and venue decisions for Rockhampton matches are discussed with CW R L officials.
Two men Edward Jouy Pett and Rexlond Pithok Leuleny were remanded after a Barcaldine shop was broken into and valuables plus cash taken. Police traced suspects via a green Ford utility, found evidence of ransacking, and arrested the pair in a private car. The case, with further evidence pending, was adjourned to Monday.
A listing notes a deal involving three properties at a total value of 85 000 pounds. The text mentions areas and owners linked to the Vanes Wr and McAulilere, with reference to land area around 31 008 acres.
Health inspector Mr Br Gries and general staff cited cattle on the reaeve in contravention of by laws. Mr Grimes warned residents at the kerte of er male gosta about keeping animals penned and advised householders to attend to their animals.
Fragmentary notes indicate Buffalo Lodge organizing a gathering or ceremony with uncertain details about participants and objectives. The wording is garbled but mentions a grant and a plan related to a runner up and a proposed ceremony or award.
A fragmented roundup recounts scattered items from local life. Mentions of food shortages, school work, and legal notices mix with garbled names and places, reflecting a distressed page full of unreadable OCR and partial quotes.
The town's water system faces rationing after an alternator burnout last week. A foundry completed a needed pulley but cannot ship until after Christmas, with cooling then machining in Longreach and delivery expected early next week.
Longreach Shire Council declines Emerald Shire Council request to transfer Commonwealth Aid funds for the Anakie Bogan tungan Road. Longreach has spent most of its current grant and relies on next year’s funds to finish prior commitments. Emerald has spent about £10,000 on the segment and is £2,000 committed for the Ind Range section, planned to cost around £10,000 under a Main Roads scheme.
The Commissioner for Main Roads denies making any statement supporting a road from the West via Alpha and Clermont to Mackay. The District Engineer advises limited relief for maintenance and warns special funding is needed for surface work on the Longreach route.
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