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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1954
Page
12
Over 100 guests attended the 21st birthday celebration for Mr Tan Robin Son at the Royal Hotel. Mrs Robin Son hosted the event with community singing and announcements. A large centre cake, made by Mr A Walters, was cut by the guest of honor after the candles were blown out.
Mr H, a Commonwealth Employment Service officer, received notice of his transfer to Brisbane North Employment Office last week. He left Wednesday afternoon and is succeeded temporarily by Mr A Jo Hoey of Brisbane until a new officer is found.
Sydney trained Karendi favored to win the Dogmben Ten Thowwand over furlongs tomorrow afternoon after dominant wins in the Strad broke Handicap and Doncaster Handicap. The field includes Impress from McCart t Stable with Neville Bell aboard, among other contenders.
The Brisbane wool sale this week showed prices from 24 to below recent Brisbane rates yet roughly matched Sydney and other southern closing rates for the season. Top figures included 131d for 10 bales of AAW from Killarney and Alfracombe, and 170d for 7 bales from Warbreccan and Longreach. Scoured lots reached 156d for 12 bales from Cleeve, Longreach, with greasy wool at 124d top and scoured at 156d. Strong demand from Japan, the Continent, the United Kingdom, and ongoing support from America and local manufacturers.
The Winton Bowling Club announces its Annual General Meeting at the National Bank Chem Det at 4pm on 1 July. All members and debenture holders are urged to attend, with details showing cash pledges, items and locations across multiple districts and listings.
Street stall in aid of the convent building fund to be held in front of Solleys on Friday July 9 1954 offering cakes sweets and produce for local readers and supporters.
Preliminary notice announces a public auction Tuesday July 13 at 10:30 conducted by F B O Rourke selling furniture wines spirits a 1963 Ford O Customme sedan crawler tractor second hand building material bicycles electric fans trevalles cooking ranges and sundries with further details to follow in the Leader newspaper.
Historical ledger lists numerous items with abbreviations and old currency values. Entries include locations such as Penlan Downs and Westbury, with various pes, d, and com denoting quantities and prices. Mixed items hint at hardware, textiles, and general merchandise from multiple stations or vendors.
Relatives and friends of Mrs A G Mahoney and families invite to attend the funeral of Alan Simon Mahoney of the Imperial Hotel Gympie. Procession from St Patrick's Arch Gympie on Saturday at 2 90 o'clock to Gympie Cemetery. McKENNA TUCKER Gympie 24.
Classified listing shows multiple classic vehicles with varying condition and registration status. Notable entries include 1907 De Solo Sedan and 1940 Ford Va Sedan, plus 1948 Dodge and 1949 Commer Diesel 5 Ton Truck, all described as in good to very good mechanical condition with rubber and radios noted. Finance arranged.
Thirty six ladies attended for play in competition and sacked bowls on Wednesday. Championship Pairs saw Mesdames W Springer and J Power defeat Mesdames Ramage and Squires 22 9. Consistency Singles and Mugs Box results followed with several forfeits and close scores. Ladies reminded all day bowls will be played on Wednesday 7th July.
Ex Soviet spy chief V Petrov testified to the Royal Commission on Espionage that Moscow ordered him to contact migrants to recruit workers for the Soviet cause. He described Captain James Drabkin of the Soviet freighter Tirer Soviet and speculated on reactions after visits to Sydney Canberra. Petrov noted embassy staff shifts and recall of Sadovaikey for drinking in a private flat.
Isisford town team defeated Ruthven country to claim the McIntyre Cup in a closely fought series. Captain J Winter led the squad as mixed doubles and singles varied across results with many matches listed, highlighting a comprehensive win for Isisford.
At a CH5 meeting in the GWA Roun on Tuesday Mesdames Meeaw Jones Horsten Cheveaux Dowle Sister Mullane Myra Kent Sec tary J J B Care Chair and Bignell attended. Apology from Allan. J J H Cardew appointed w uditer of dis town circularised. Three cases reported needing recuperative changes with arrangements to be made promptly. Personal David White and J Perkins to take part in Redex Trial this week. Mrs BR O'Brian and Mrs G Dowle joined travel to Brisbane Southport to assist with parents.
Barcaldine on Sunday saw shooters struggle for high scores though conditions were fair. Eric Bry G. Mennywethers won the rifle event with 96, Reg Geork and Erle Bubb scored 92, as Longreach Club members gathered for the prize shoot with plans for a two day event led by Captain Hales.
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