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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1923
Page
4
In a brief trading notice, Peter Corbett of Ayr promotes a fishing site on a Burdekin River branch navigable to the sea five miles away and Ayr eight miles away. Goods include groceries and bakery twice weekly by motor lorry with good roads.
At 1 pm dancers assemble. all to be removed by 10 15 pm. Tickets priced Double 7s 6d Ladies 3s 6d. Masks may be procured by patrons, a limited supply will be available at Shire Hall. Hurst urges enthusiasm as the charitable cause proceeds.
Public reception at Salvation Army Hall on Friday July 20 1923 features addresses My Impressions of Australis and Rome Aspecta of 8.4 with Mr T F Barker chair. Free admission all welcome. Local notices mix with garbled ads and prices. proprietor Henry Volling listed.
Infant Clare son died July 4 1922 aged eight and a half months. Parents Mr and Mrs G Clark note memory with lines about a white snow drop. Funeral or memorial events referenced with local contact details and dates.
Sunday July 8 services listed with a children’s service at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 2 10 p.m. and evening gospel message The Psychic Power presented by Rev Powell with a cordial welcome to all.
Local tax advice feature by Dobbie and Batten prompts readers to seek expert help. Caledonian Ball set for July 19 at Shire Hall with 8 30 pm dancing. Longreach sales by F Longworth include a house and household effects for auction on July 28. Ambulance benefit results total 69 pounds 13 shillings 6 pence. Police court case involves Percy Lawrence for theft at Beachwood. Local social notes report art prospect Neville Barker joining Smiths Weekly staff and other community updates. Travel and railway anecdotes include a Barcaldine lavatory complaint and passenger movements. Various arrivals and departures at the Imperial Hotel spotlight community mobility and visits.
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