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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
19
Fragmented OCR text mentions Biomie Bol and a 4 x 99 style item with linen and pins. The readable parts are unclear but indicate an entry or notice involving names and quantities, with a likely local notice tone. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
A Red Cross meeting at the Red Grow discussed a charity dance at Shore Hall on July 12. The branch also set a meeting for Saturday July 20 and elected Mrs G W Paudred as a member. Officers present included E Weston president and other members.
The article urges parents to let a child rest in bed for two to three weeks if needed to recover from a severe cold and prevent pneumonia. It warns that neglect can lead to ear infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, and other complications and notes that early rest and hydration aid recovery while advising consulting a doctor for worsening symptoms and fever.
A fragment describes a beauty or fashion feature titled Bouquet of the Week. It details transforming a hall into a setting, with a focus on attire and accessories. The prose hints at a specific ensemble including a gray dress, white embroidery, and brown hat. The piece reads like a period style fashion note.
A long list details numerous travelers, staff, and officials moving through Brisbane, Charleville, Longreach, and Rockhampton. Entries name individuals such as Mr. Gregory, Mr. Walker, Mr. Walsh, Miss Judy Carmichael, and Mrs. Rayment, noting flights, hospital stays, delegations, and transfers between towns like Mackay, Townsville, Toorak Field, and Charters Towers.
Fragmented report from the Methodist show highlights vegetable exhibits and prizes. Attendees numbered around ten dozen with entries in produce preserves sweets and cooking, listing many named presenters and judges across multiple categories.
Longreach Panel Beating Works promises to complete major jobs within two weeks of entry. Services include spray painting panel beating paint matching and welding cars washed and polished. Located at Ibis Street Longreach with postal P.O. box 7.
Fragmentary OCR text lists several personal names and titles such as Miss G Clarke and Rev. Walker along with unclear phrases. The readable elements suggest a community notice or social directory from a past era, but many terms are garbled, hindering clear extraction of event or action.
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