Monkey Business in Longreach Reveals Language Gaffe
Libyan student Mahomed Gered aged 29 left Longreach after ten days with Ridley Young of the Department of Agriculture with a playful mispronunciation. Young introduced him as Mr Gayred and the student laughed at the joke, noting Gay red means Little monkey in Mahomed's tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkey Business
Mahomed Gered
Jay-red
Longreach
Ridley Young
Department of Agriculture and Stock
Young
Gayred
Mahomed
Monkey
Longreach Leader Friday January 22 1954
The Longreach Leader reports from Friday January 22 1954 with local news highlights and civic notices. Readers find community updates, public announcements, and brief items from town and surrounding areas.
Commonwealth Ministers Conference in Sydney Sets Trade Goals
The final communique from the Commonwealth Finance Ministers Conference in Sydney on January 15 urges intensified export efforts, efficiency, and broader markets. It notes Australia must cut costs and boost sales, while acknowledging public discontent over lack of publicity and the need for more intra Commonwealth buying and revised GATT commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Australia
Monies
Yen
Barcaldine Conference Visit Planned for State President
The Kesalla Longreach Sub Branch prepares to host State President Sir Raymond Huish en route to the Central District Conference at Barcaldine. He is due to arrive in Longreach by plane on Saturday morning 30 January and will meet officials and members before travel by car to Barcaldine. The meeting was affected by rain and holidays with £34 10 accounts approved and a £1,071 4s 8d credit balance shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.L
Barcaldine
Kesalla
Longreach
Raymond Huish
Bir Raymond
F. O'Gunnor
Messrs
T, H. O'Rourke
J. Grealy
W. Shakspeare
E. Gardiner
W. Myers
H. Flanagan
W. Euvage
W. Sutton
D. Nelson
H. J. Cummings
T. B. Cory
H. H. Macintosh
G. Moffat
Goats Poisoned and Shot Reported by Town Ranger
Town Ranger G Armstrong reported goats are being poisoned and shot by private residents in town and gardens. Six goats were poisoned and three shot and dumped by garages. He urged dogs be watched and a gun carried on sighting dogs near the Town Common. He also noted rubbish and dead animals dumped near roads and suggested a warning notice in the Leader.
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G. Armstrong
Armetrong
Armstrong
Mr Vitte Confirmed as Shire Engineer
Mr Vitte, active Shire Engineer, was unanimously appointed to fill the post of Shire Engineer on the same terms as the previous officer. Council praised his performance and leadership, noting the support of staff and the respect he has earned.
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Qovite
Vitte
G. Stormouth
Building approvals totaling 2687 pounds recommended to Council
Acting Health In recommended building approvals for one dwelling and veranda with materials. a dwelling costing 1000 pounds was approved while another plan was refused due to fire hazard concerns. The Chairman noted the plan may be reconsidered.
Amendments to Local Government Act Clarify Provisions
The Longreach Shire Cowell notes assent of the Local Government Acts Amendment Act of 1953 on December 10 and summarizes key changes. Fire resistance added for brick veneer. owner definition extended. new Long Service Leave Fund. valuation shifts for grazing leases and road licenses. exclusion of timber minerals and coin from rateable land value. quarterly loan repayments allowed. defalcations must be reported. enhanced control to prevent undesirable development with residential emphasis.
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Longreach Shire
Cowell
Dingo Kill Report Reveals December Losses and Totals
The Shire Clerk Mr R A Harris presents 1963 year end figures showing dingo kills and monthly December numbers. December tallies include 11 dingoes. six dawes and other counts for hawks and cocks, with totals for the year in the hundreds.
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R.A. Harris
Eagle Hawks
Hawk
Dingoss Saco
Cocks Dawes
OOS View
Barcaldine Rugby League to hold annual meeting agenda
A notice of motion requests Winton be excluded from the CWRL and Blackall seeks changes to the Mt Harden Trophy. Motions cover player selection rules, office bearer elections, and fixture drawings for the forthcoming season. Financials show a profit of £97 10s 2d with year end balance £184 10s 7d and train costs offset by refunds of £851 11s 6d. a loss on the Rockhampton visit is recorded.
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Barcaldine Rugby League
Winton
C.w.ell
Barcaldline
Blackall
Mt. Harden
C.W.R.L
C.w.ru
C.w.rl
Railway Department
C.W
Rockhampton
Paras
Winton Students Hostel Ready for New School Year
The CWA Students' Hostel in Winton is prepared to house student boarders starting February 2. The branch plans an inspection day in January to raise funds and promote the facility, with both hostels fully equipped with modern conveniences and furnishings.
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C.W.A
Tu Lil Rt
Pridey
Winton
Electrie Save y Sub-Committees Debate Sign Permits
The A mareach Shire Council committees review an application from L. G. Burley Pty Ltd for new fluorescent signs in Eagle Street for several businesses including S&S Byrne and Co and J. H. Power. A separate proposal for a sign on the facia board was approved pending non protrusion beyond the board. Explosions in producers prompt State Electricity Commission to seek adopted procedures and council feedback. Winton Shire expresses appreciation for re operation details from Long Reach Power House visit.
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Electrie Savey
Amareach
Mesers
L. G. Burley Pty, Ltd
Eagle St
S&s, Byrne and Co
J. H. Power
M. Rogerman
J. W
K. E. Kelleher
Winton
Winten Council
Longreach
Fragmented OCR Note Mentions People and Trade
A fragmentary OCR read mentions individuals and trade terms with unclear context. It hints at a discussion or report involving people and market activity but provides no specific actions or outcomes.
Water Facilities Report Notes Dry Tanks and Stock Movements
In a council report Stock Routem Supervisor W J Payne lists tanks Alice Morella Arranmore and Benares as dry due to little rain. Bullock Greystock holes and many stock route waterholes are dry. Alice Tank sinking work by Fisher progresses at about 700 yards daily. Fence replacement needs about 50 posts. During the period 7820 sheep and 220 cattle moved, few travelling stock by Jan 15. River heights fall below normal from December 18 to January 15.
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Shire Council
W. J. Payne
Alice
Morella
Arranmore
Benares
Bullock
Greystock
Payne
Fisher
Deena
School Entry Age Still Six Years
There will be no change in the entry age of children to the State Schools this year. The Department of Public Instruction has decided that children entering primary education must be six years old or reach that age during the school year. There is a relaxation for those who attend one-teacher schools. Previously children of 4 years were allowed to start at state schools. The increase to six years was enforced because of a teacher shortage.
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Department of Public Instruction
Cme-Teacher
Cricket Gathering With Mr Rer Puller and Caunteynants
Cricketers Mr Rer Puller and Caunteynants Cricket area members met at Mr F on Saturday for a local gathering and discussion.
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Rer Puller
Caunteynants Cricket Area
Woman Born After Slippery Road Ambulance Aid
24 year old Kathleen Lynch of Hathrend near Barcaldine faced a difficult delivery as rainblocked roads forced an improvised ambulance effort. She arrived at Barcaldine Hostel two hours later to give birth to a healthy baby girl. An earlier note mentions the death of Mr. P Tait, former Bowral resident.
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Barcaldine Hospital
Kathleen Lynch
Hathrend
Barcal
Lynch
Table Tennis Clash Decides Championship Position
Table tennis match results from the Edgely Memorial Hall determine the champion with Boone Summer and teams Skylarks Eagles and Panthers tied on points. Police lead a week of upsets, while Eagles remain undefeated and Skylarks beat Panthers 24 16.
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Rensia
Boone
Encles
Skylarks
Postals
Eagles
Wiednesday Pune
Assoc Tourn
Mem- Tvet
Perlal
Police Omi
Overy Common H Bank
Panthers
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Thurecht
Wwe
Ballyhoo
Perhope
Menges
Butler
Commonwealth
G.A.T.T
MR. Vitte
Insurance Commissioner
Auditor-General
Tillman
Winton Students
Mr. A Tait
Bowral
New South
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