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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1954

Page

1

Leader Pridat July 9 1954 Car Collision Tragedy Report

A mid 1954 newspaper notice details a serious car collision near Leader Pridat on July 9, injuring several people. The report describes a car veering off road after a sudden wheel strike, multiple injuries, and a chaotic scene with emergency response and discussion of road conditions and vehicle damage.

Mr. Gor Lee Genwatime Rites Yoni Ey Teen Tga Racine Abery

New Postmaster Named in Longreach

A new postmaster has been appointed in Longreach replacing the previous official. The announcement confirms the transfer and outlines the post office duties and oversight by local authorities.

Longreach

Centenary Steam Railway Stamp for Australia

A new Sid palace stamp marks the centenary of steam railways in Australia. The issue launches on 13 September 1834 commemorating the first steam line between Melbourne and Port Adelaide, featuring a contrast between a modern tender locomotive and the early locomotive.

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Milo Wins Sheep Clip Record From Milo and Welford Downs

An old Adelaide report credits Milo with the largest sheep clip in the Milo and Welford Downs partnership era. In 1891 507,774 sheep were shorn yielding 4,232 bales of wool. The firm formed as Elder Pegler and Co later merged into Milo and Welford Downs Pastoral Co. A 1893 drought cost 160,000 sheep.

Ilfracumbe Elder Pegler and Co Welford Downs Sedan Gouyea Milo

C. W. A. L. Seeks Voice on Q. A. L. Trial Attendance

Fragmentary text shows C. W. A. L. calling for representation at trials and urging attendance by men. The page fragment mentions names and local contexts but lacks clear events or dates.

Sheep Market Good Near Ipswich Visit Boosts West Ties

Ipswich delegates met Central West representatives as the tour aimed to strengthen trade links. Hosts praised the visit and promised future returns while noting prices eased slightly on some lots. Local buyers and Southern interests showed steady demand for prime feed and fodder amid favorable conditions.

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Litter of Sixteen Dingoes Sparks Regional Debate

Reports from Strathalbyn and Baylylo Walla note a litter of sixteen dingoes, with claims some pups may come from one dam. Local figures Mr Tombir Opede and Mr Plaher discuss the six week age, dam authentication, and the feasibility of multiple sires amid private interests and potential trials in the region.

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Buffel Grass Thriving on Boorara After Rains

Local report notes Buffel grass flourishing on Boorara following prior drought conditions. Farmer Mr. W. Hleh of Moorea Valterel says reseeding and careful land management helped reset the area as rains improved growth and plant health.

W. Hlleh Moorea Valterel Buffel Peteraary

Local racing notes hint at returns and weathered delays

Fragmentary OCR mentions Mr Sidha and Mr Plummer, a return to Syaney, and a custom tuning mishap. It references Torrens and Ferd Mercury near Dent with terse, unclear context and timing.

Sidha Plummer Syaney Dent

Federal Budget Details Delayed By Treasury Actions

The hours of Representatives will scan the budget details as the Treasurer prepares information on expected expenditures. Officials have been working to address long-standing issues for an early rollout.

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Vague Election Fragments Prompt Sparse Labor Tone

Fragmentary text mentions the Communist party and election information. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are readable to establish a concrete news item.

Roundup of scattered items from a busy issue

A disjointed roundup covers varied topics including transportation, fashion, court-like notices, sports, and local society. It mentions a driving incident, a smoking machine claim, a continental Sunday protest, a new wage scale for the shearing industry, and a New South Wales parliamentary payment.

Contested Liberal Candidate Votes Are Disputed

In a contested local race the Liberal candidate faced disputes over vote counts. Official tallies show a margin around 133 to 199,619 with contested results and calls for review by party officials.

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Not a Speedway The HALmo Rose pend foute

Police reports outline disturbances and investigations connected to a local event. The case references the inspector and court, with mentions of a suspect and ongoing inquiries. Further details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Teathe Tate Pataille Press Tsp Longreach Isepertor Ovd

Wool Selling Programme Domestic Market Brief

Wool selling programme details appear garbled with dates and numbers unreadable. The fragment mentions October entries and a list of tones or lots but lacks coherent names or locations to identify participants or organizers.

Mail Service Alteration Affects Business and Commercial Firms

A partial OCR reads that mail service changes impact business and commercial interests as authorities plan alterations. Industry groups warn about operational disruption and call for guidance on new procedures and timelines.

Loan Council Split Up in the last financial year

Fragmented figures show Blaie awarded 18 pounds for general works and 300000 for Tis Ie as part of a wider borrowing package. The Federal Los samet of the S808 sultan State borrowings for 1964 80 is cited with Queensland reporting a near one million pound cut, about 4.3 percent versus 1033 64. Local authorities face annual lines with the Lean Comnsll seeking semi-every government approval.

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