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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1952

Page

21

Barcaldine Church Notices and Local Travel Highlights

Barcaldine calendar lists Holy Communion and services at St Peter’s Church of England and other denominations on July 20 1952. Reports cover local travel with residents flying to Brisbane Rockhampton Emerald and Coral destinations, plus arrivals and departures, including Plumb Egan wedding preparations. A July 15 Barcaldine Court of Petty Sessions saw Fergus Cutbush convicted on firearm charges with fines and firearm forfeiture.

ST. Peter's Church OF England Barcaldine Jne. Bennett T. Cliffe Dan Mara Brisbane D. Forsyth Rockhampton Murray Jew Emerald Gladstone Owen Egan Tom Peters Brian P. Moran D. O'Brien June Gale G. Seaby K. Vandervalk E. Linhoff Heywood Longrescis R. Doherty Alpha Brown Eastmere Longreach Norma Biffin Sarina Bert Crouch Plumb-Egan Gordon Heid Pat Egan Magnetic Island Sullivan Cairns Burkhamoon Peasey Peteve Young Col Stirling Bill Arnell Maryborough Dell Jacques M. Arbuck Pat Farrelly Hayman Island Keith Harrigan Fergus George Cutbush Barcaldine Court of Petty Sessions P, MN. Noone Cutbush Hosier Beech Street Shakespeare Hotel Curpush Wng Forresters' Hall Noone

Barcaldine Beats Blackall in Home Turf Showdown

Barcaldine defeated touring Blackall on home lines in the Lucas Shield A Grade with all but one win. Blackall B Grade took the Hoffman Adam Shield 4 to 2, while Barcaldine Associates dominated Orchard Cup 6 nil.

Blackall Barcaldine Barcaldine Associates Barcaldine Ham Plumb C. Wyille H.eeants C. Whitfield C. Dyerd C. Thorpe Peel d. E. Bauer A. Wooden TL McNalty Hoffman-Adam Shield Larcaldine M.watson W. Bauer C. Anderson C. Teasdale D. Oenny Ntesdete Wood Hancock C. Miller McNulty Whyte Kinsey Hunter

Barcaldine Club Holds June Meeting Report

Barcaldine G C W A notes a monthly gathering in June. The brief mentions committee matters, discussions on grants and paths, and references to collaboration with related figures. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.

Barcaldine G.c.aoe

Archie Keene Arrives in the West to Coach Barcaldine Golf

Sydney professional Archie Keene arrived in Barcaldine to coach local golfers and assess talent. He praised Western players Bob Lloyd-Jones Ceo Miller and Arthur Miller and urged course improvements as the club plans a five year program costing about £600.

Sydney Barcaldine Central West Archie Keene Barcaldine Club Keene Bob Liloyd-Jones Ceo Miller Arthur Miller

Barcaldine Rifle Club Prize Shoot Recap

The Barcaldine Rifle Club held its annual meeting last Saturday. L G Hales hosted dinner and trophies were awarded for the season. The 1961 52 championship cup was won by J Glazebrook with R Welsh close behind. Willis Unreal Hand secured a prize, and the Most Improved Shooter trophy went to a member named Glazebrook with others noted.

Barcaldine Rifle Club L G. Hales Wis Rss.alla J. Glazebrook R. Welsh Willis Ae. Glatebrook Mennywethers

Lands Court transfers announce new commissioners

Mr J W McMullen has been notified of his transfer to Longreach as Lands Commissioner and expects to assume duties at month end. Mr R N Tannock of Mackay is transferred to Barcaldine as Assistant Lands Commissioner and will replace McMullen once housing is arranged along with other transferees.

J. W. McMullen Longreach McMullen R. N. Tannock Mackay Barcaldine Mr. McMullen

Runaway Win to Barcaldine Basketball Teams

Barcaldine squads extended their winning run with a July 6 victory over visiting Winton teams. Alpha A and B were defeated by Barcaldine ladies. A Grade won 43 to 2 and B Grade 23 to 2 in the latest matchups.

Barcaldine Winton Alpha Barcaldine Lasses Alpha Girls

Barcaldine Site Welfare Committee Boosts Library Funds

The Barcaldine committee allocated funds toward expanding the school library with seven new books. A government subsidy will raise the total by 50 pounds. Plans include August reading material for Barcaldine children under the revised syllabus stressing free reading.

Barcaldine Site Welfare Committee Barcaldine H. Walter

Mitchell grass hay cut near Braeside farm site

For a week GF 0 10 survey reports cutting bush Mitchella grass on Arthur and Sons property Braeside three miles from Barcaldine. Machinery owned by Mr Walker carves the job with two mowers and a spiraling bale packer producing bales of about 45 lh each. About 200 tons daily expected to be cut with semi-trailers already delivering leads to Jess Fortuna A Leas.

Arthur and Sons Barcaldine Mod Walker Jess Fortuna Leas

Col Anderson Wins Plumb Trophy in 14-Hole Stroke

Colin Anderson claimed the E. W. Plumb Trophy after a 14 hole stroke handicap event last Sunday. He posted a 65 with a handicap of 21, tying for top honors alongside Eric Peele, Ernie Plumb, and Bob Lloyd-Jones who each finished near second place. Det Jones excelled with a strong performance, finishing one under par.

Ovemberg Senctasell E. W. Plumb

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J. Bennett Outfitters Dad Clermont Bundaberg BR Booking Office Grazcos Co-Op. Ltd Buzacott Home Lighting Plant R. J. Welsh Methodist Church OF Australia Queensland Rev O. Mitchell ST. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Baecaldine N. BR. Mills Mary Ann Eddie Lottie Barcaldine Personal R. A. Berry R.A. Berry & Co T. J. O'Connell W. L. Walker Oak Street A. Parnell P.O. Box Baretta DE Fourny RAVEN Pecar S.L. Burns HAY Col Anderson Bob Lloyd-Jones E. Plum E Peel Miller Glazebrook Colman Peel Urquhayt Dyer Bo N. Whyte Hall Gray Collins Barry T. Haren Son Associates Ibis Street L Puoi
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