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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
9
Memorial notices from Aramac and Muttaburra honoring soldiers Burns Dickson and Robert Burns Dickson who died in 1945 Balikpapen Balik Balikpapen and a tender notice from Aramac Shire Council inviting bids for bore reconditioning at Lake Dunn with scope and schedule details.
The Aramac Shire Council announces a half holiday on Friday July 11 1952 for Bank of New South Wales and National Bank of Australasia branches hours 9 to 11 am. Personal thanks from Mrs W Storch and family for hospital care and sympathy. Tenders closing July 9 1952 at 10 am invited for an Econ Steel Frame Shed 24 by 18 ft and 18 chains of 9 wire fence at Muttaburra with specified materials supplied by the council. Shire Clerk.
In loving memory of our dear mother mother in law and grandmother who passed away July 1 1951 A golden gate stood open on that sad day Left a farewell unspoken loved by Arthur Allan and grandchildren
Final tribute to Lillian May Pinley who died July 1 1951. Golden Gate stood open on that sad day as she passed away. Inserted by her daughter Gladys and grandchildren.
Friends throughout the district learnt with regret of the death in Aramac Hospital on Sunday afternoon of Mr Charles William Storch aged 71 after a long illness. He resided in Aramac for more than 30 years and was known for his kindly nature. Interment followed at the local cemetery.
A notice invites bids at 10 a.m. in July for leasing Portion 4, Town of Aramic, Parish of Marathon, an area of 24 acres. The land lies on the eastern side of Aramac Cemetery along Muttaburra Road. W. W. Johnson.
Council invites applications for two Grader Drivers for the Brit Street and No 60 Automee site. Wage rates and conditions apply with four hours weekly overtime for plant maintenance. Applicants must provide age, experience, certificate number, war service if any, marital status, and references with their application.
The Muttaburra Golf Associates held a successful Masque Ball in Memorial Hall on June 27 with prizes for the Hidden Hale Dance won by Mrs. Robinson and Iris Parker. Masks at the Waltz judged, Mrs. Cochran named prettiest wearer and Mr. Seccombe wore the banner mask. Supper, music by Kevin Barr's Longreach orchestra. Also notes on Muttaburra Tennis court works and Red Cross Branch meeting set for July 22 with hospital library established and donations sought.
Aramac Shire Council meets June 19 and decides not to pursue action against those who failed to vote in the Local Authority elections. The meeting covers officer fees, council representation, and plans for town works and electricity issues in Muttaburra and Aramac.
The State School Tennis Championships drew 35 competitors. Don Mitchell dominated the A Grade, defeating Rodney Dickson and others to claim the title. Maureen Atkinson won the Girls A Grade, while Barbara Winters claimed the Girls B and Moyia Solway the Girls C Grade. In Boys B and C Grades, finals featured the Mulder brothers and Jo in Chipplindall, with close contests and strong junior efforts noted. Trophy presentations followed, with praise for the organizing clubs and volunteers.
Six members attended the Ambulance monthly meeting with one apology. Returning Officer Superintendent L. R. Mills announced the results of the three year election. all six seats were unopposed with Roberts, W. Kelly, R. as treasurer and the chairman to be decided.
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