LJ C Will Race on 26th December
The meeting details include gate charges of 13 shillings for men and 6 shillings for ladies, tax inclusive. Bookmakers’ rights set at 6 shillings with 4 shillings 3 pence on Southern. Officials appointed include stewards B J Baker D K Forsyth and B A Wilson. The judge H H Macintosh and assistants chosen, with numerous named race officials listed. Programs for forthcoming meetings in March April May adopted. accounts show £146 18s 6d due, balance £108 4s 0d. Apologies from E J Baker and A Moloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesgraita Looney Cin
B. J. Baker
D. K. Forsyth
B. A. Wilson
H. H. Macintosh
Hisssistant
W. A. McNally
L.A. Scott
Scales
N. 5. Moffat
W. O Reid
A.J. Metally
B.A. Wilson
NS. Moffat
J. H. L. White
A. H. Macintothi
W. G. Reid
S. Allen
T. J." Pyne
F. B. Oruike
Bonus Payments Decline Noted By Longreach Council
At a Monday meeting of the Longreach Sire Council the air clerk Mr R A Harris said current year bonus payments or id pigs were less than half those in 1981. Dingo scalps show decreases with 28 paid this year versus 76 previously. November totals show dingoes 28, foxes 20, eagle hawks 74, wild pigs 230. Progressive payments for the year include dingoes 76, foxes 355, eagle hawks 127, eagle hawk eggs 1168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach Sire Council
Aire
R.A. Harris
Eagle Hawks
State School Sporting Awards Winners Named
At the breaking up assembly awards were presented for sporting prowess. Robert Rosberg won for football cricket and swimming. Elaine Clarke was named best basketballer. Other honors went to Bruce Lemon most improved cricketer Ler Austin best all round cricketer Vince Clarke best bowler Ken Plumb most improved back Roger Green most improved forward K Fill 100 yards P Raw Mins broad jump FR Douglas seven yards Robin Michaelis B grade basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rosberg
Elaine Clarke
Bruce Lemon
Ler Austin
Vince Clarke
Ken Plumb
Roger Green
K. Fill
P. Raw
FR. Douglas
Robin Michaelis
Meter Readings To Nearest Ten Units Implemented
Longreach Shire Council will record electricity consumption to the tens of units, uniform across the state. Vacant premises will be read to the nearest unit. Contractors for a new switchboard at the Power House must complete work within six weeks of layout approval. The Commission was authorized to call tenders for the apply of an alternator for the P.A.G. mevne per sheet specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach Shire
Queensland
State Electricity Commission
Comminsion
P.A.G
Mevne
Ilfracombe Tower Tank Arrival Expected January
At the December meeting Ilfracombe Shire Council approved requesting a supervisor for the burr eradication scheme and arranging fuel and labour. The new steel tank and tower are due to reach Port Alma on January 2 and be raised there, with foundation work completed by then and the project expected to take two to three weeks to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilfrecombe
Department of Publi Land
Port Alma
Scensral Eee
Seragan Oa Supply Fund
Court and Haithon Fund
Commonwealth Aid Works Fund
Shire Hall
Dra. W. H. Mercer
W. McManer
H. T. Smith
J.P. L. Sale
W. Shannon
E. W. Luck
E. 4. Stewart
Longreach Shire Council Considers Demolition Notice
Health inspector ME R Griggs urged the council to serve notice on J T W L O We and P R Rogers care J T Rogers Cassowary Street to demolish a dwelling in Crow Lane within six months for being substandard. Approval granted for alterations at Mulholland and 1 E Rossberg plus enclosures of verandahs for E Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ME. R. Griggs
Longreachshire
Move to Cut Luggage Hold Lps
The Longteach Shi plans to improve unloading luggage at the Railway Station to shorten the time between mail train arrival and baggage removal. Clerk R A Harris notes passengers now wait longer than usual before collecting luggage, with weather and delays causing county residents to seek quicker returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longteach
Railw Ment Co
Ir. R.A. Harris
Winton
Councillor opposes using war memorial funds for baths project
A Longreach council meeting heard Dr R L Davidson object to diverting £3500 war memorial funds from their designated purpose to install chlorinating equipment in the present baths and later the new swimming pool. The department’s funding answer is awaited to gauge subsidy potential.
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Longreach
Las Yolem Lus
Lonareaghshire
R. L. Davidson
Council
Dactas
Nfl
Department of Local Government
Sahoo
Eneiteer
Leitch
Tate
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COMET
HE Australian Estates
Wool Brokers
Lj.c
Australia
Harris Bros
Ilfracombe Tower
Wil
Longreach Retail Traders’ Association
O’brien
Swan Street
P.O. Bos
Queen’s Hotel Civility
Queen's Hotel
Jopr
Baer
Peptte
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