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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 23, 1954

Page

15

Bowlers Social Honours Ninth Birthday Celebration

The Bowlers Social marked its ninth birthday with a crowded event featuring Evan Cameron as president, community singing, and a program by the 2 Hino Sabwitre. Speakers praised the club’s growth, past triumphs like the Barcalding Teams Championship, and urged plans for a new club house while lauding the green keeper and friendly club spirit.

Evan Cameron Lakespeare Heer Apetal Aes T. S W. Shairpeare la Portas Pyne Langreach EA Camerony Cameron Sane

FUMBONAL Club Anniversary Shoot At Rockhampton Harbour

Twenty two shooters competed in the club's anniversary shoot with visitors from Longreach and Rockhampton harbour. Alan McFadden won the A division Twenty five birds and the Wakefield Cup is set to be a major event on the August programme.

GM Club Longreach Ar- Harley Alan McFadden Efooter Experkence Alas Wiliner Grully J. Walker Hl Morris C. Geary J. White A. McFadden Deauylle John Wineter Winter Clu J. Budd A. McPadden J. G. Walker

Accidents Report Mixes Casualties in Local Incident

Roy Parker a 37 year old shearer sustained injuries after a collision and the ambulance station treated his lacerations. Vivien Williams of Wrens Barrens aided at the scene as Parker was transported to hospital. A butcher, Turnace Wee, received first aid for thumb lacerations before further care and home return.

Roy Parker Shearer Waianet Strei Vivien Williams Wren Barrens Rudd

Fragmented OCR Note Sparks Unclear Co op Inquiry

An unclear OCR fragment discusses tasks and sequences with references to groups and a co op. The readable text hints at coordination, leadership, and a dated or procedural context but lacks concrete names, places, or outcomes to form a clear summary. Further readable material needed for a precise card.

Driver reinstated after union instruction request

A driver who had been suspended was ordered reinstated three hours later by the General Manager at Rockton. The directive stated that in future drivers should be asked to perform abunters work as part of duties.

Roclton Ahould Bese

Unseasonable July Weather Hits Tough Numbers

The record July heat shows 86 degrees yesterday and a forecast near 64 this morning with earlier cloud, as temperatures repeat warm patterns. The Post Office reports morning max and min readings with a week ahead likely staying hot, while cattle markets at Cannon Hill show lower beef values and yarded stock including 4170 sheep and 2300 head of cattle with prime steer prices around 22 checks and cows between 120 to 125 shillings.

Mercury Micka Cannon Hill

Sheepdog Price Record Reported in Bid Auction

A late report notes a sheepdog auction where a high bid reached 300 pounds. The event highlighted the bidding pace and the buyer's identity remains unclear in the fragmented text.

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