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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1954
Page
19
The platform foreman at Emerald Railway Station found a 5 year old man, Dennis Kilker, bleeding from throat and wrists in a passenger car of the Rockhampton to Clermont run. He was saved by prompt medical aid and moved to Emerald Hospital, where his condition is reported satisfactory.
Inspector T J Lloyd lists promotions and transfers across Queensland stations. A L Ryan advances to First-Class sergeant at Longreach. W A Stewart moves to Tara. A E Hill shifts Longreach to Blackall. F D Buller transfers Roma Street to Longreach. H J Carseldine moves from Winton to Coolanulla. K F Pearce Roma Street to Longreach. L C Freestone Long to Ilfracombe. J Bishop Roma Street to Longreach. K F Chandler Toowoomba to Blackall. L F Rowin Toowoomba to Blackall. Further transfers noted earlier in the week.
Bowen born 1886, Mr A R Sexton dies in Islaford after brief illness. He had recently joined the local institution a week earlier. The obituary notes his early education and service in the Ras.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a monthly meeting with figures tied to credit notes and the General Fund. Items include small sums for Scouts and a list of pence expenses, but many details are unclear due to damaged text.
Cabinet reshuffle elevates Athol Townley as Defence and Development minister amid Australia’s air strength focus. Menzies warns of steady seniority while reshaping committees and backing ex-servicemen amid Southeast Asia security plans. John McEwen gains policy leverage as Deputy Leader.
Sisfer notes visiting Yarawa property owners Mr and Mrs L Hender son. Jill Henderson now in Auckland with Mrs Henderson planned to join her soon. Mrs P Salmon to return to Wakefield after Brisbane trip. Weather records Falls of up to a touch and a half. Isisford recorded 112 points Downs 118. The country dry with grass fires delaying shearing. Sheds delayed at Ruthven Lettrim and Emmet Downs. Maracombe mall arrived but could not return due to unspecified reasons.
Seagulls defeated Sky Lake in a final by 37 points but the table showe an even split in games and doubles. The season finished with the Seagulls narrowly ahead by one game after a tight series across two doubles matches.
Weather over the past week has been mild with some cloud and no rain. Stock are in excellent condition for this time of year and lambings are expected. shearing is underway at Haddington and Harrogate, with half the year’s work soon in full swing. The first mob of Taldora bulls was tracked last week. Millungera plans cattle shipments under T Triffett. The sheep market is quiet as Hickman Bros purchase 1000 wethers from Lara. Personal notes cover travels and relocations of local residents and postmaster changes. Joyce Murray’s success continues with multiple wins at Townsville, Ingham, and now Cairns Shows, leading to Champion Lady Rider.
The Industrial Court approved marginal weekly increases of 12 for engine drivers 7/6 for firemen and 6 for cleaners. The rises cost government about 170 000 annually. AFU-LE union had threatened a two hour Queensland stoppage unless a ruling by Monday. Union secretary Mr HE Edmonds said the stoppage would be held in abeyance.
Melbourne report says Justice Owen disclosed that Document J's author named three members of Dr Evatt's Opposition Leader secretariat as sources for confidential information. The inquiry also questioned former press secretary Fergan O Sullivan about Document J remarks on prominent astrala.
Advice from Minister for Public Destruction G H Devries at Longreach State School meeting outlines enlarging the manual training room. Work on fete arrangements and concert scheduled for October eighth or ninth accompanies the fete. School sports will select a team to represent the Central West Inter district.
Floods caused a small yarding of 1600 cattle at Cannon Hill leading to higher values than recently. Mixed quality limited availability with few heavyweights, quoted primes and weights varying. Prime light steers 7/16 to 28, prime light bullocks 7 15 to 8, prime heifers 1/10, good weights varied plus sheep and ewes among offerings.
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