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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 25, 1952

Page

1

Big cattle capital needed for Northern Territory production

The piece argues that wand waving cannot fix Northern Territory and North Australia wattle areas. It says only large capital and enterprise can boost beef production, not small-scale schemes, while criticizing monopolies and unearned gains. The federal government is urged to make cattle holdings over 5000 cattle more attractive to drive development.

Nir Keally Northern Territory North Australia Grantet Kimberleys Bari

Wool industry needs transport and fencing boosts says official

A statement cites transport as a primary wool industry need in Queensland and argues for large scale road and fencing projects. It notes rain halts traffic, urges reclaiming marginal lands, and calls for federal action to support the wool sector's recovery and growth. The speaker highlights the International Bank view and urges government pressure to secure funding.

Moyluk Aba Muon Wester Tne Bane Laid Ehud Katt Australia Rally AumeUiate Katier Queens Westerneensland Cairman

Council approves and seeks reimbursement on commodity funds

The Laarvencis Shire Council approved an allocation for a commodity item in response to a request from the MRO. The Commission agreed to reimburse the Council within the allocated amount and plans to finalize the accounting shortly.

Laarvencis Shire Counci Iantas Bos Ruader Mal Roda Tila Futeas MRO Toe Reimburne Council Ullocst

Hospitals Board Plans £10700 Loan For New Air System

The board approves borrowing £10700 for hospital improvements. Major expense includes an air system installation costing £2700 and £2000 for related work. Additional funds £1500 will cover ambulance and related equipment.

Murtaburra Nurges Eme Apant Co

Man on trial over machine gun threat to wife and family

Police say Bert Surier told court Sid and Mahaffey were on duty in Eagle Street when a complaint reached them about the defendant wandering with a machine gun and ammo. He admitted obtaining the weapon from an Australian soldier and was charged with possession and threats to shoot.

Bert Surier Sid Mahaffey Eagle Street Defendent Sirvets Lyceum Igu Stody Purner Prtv Je “Ry Connailen Kingfisher Street Sergt Carter Pilt Thitcer

Council Labour Needs Local Recruitment Plan

The council discusses sourcing workers locally and from the United Kingdom as advised by the State Immigration Office. If labor gaps arise, the council may request state action for work to be done and housing to be provided, with decisions falling to local authorities under government policy.

Tnt Orem Blate Immigration Office Australia United Kingdom Agatistiie Tarem Twan Alenul boUr Tn Fusure Inligention Ctr AO. Eira Coupsti

Hotel ledgers case ends with no costs

Thomas John Hamilton of the Liccum Hotel pleaded guilty yesterday at the Industrial Lauistrace Court to failing to provide a time and wages book for employees. The offence, alleged to have occurred on 7 April, was prosecuted by Mr. A Watson on behalf of the ASW.C. The magistrate, Mr. PT, imposed no costs.

Vuvuuuer Ain le Leugresch Industrial Lauistrace Thomas John Hamilton Liccum A. Watson Becre Jay Asw.c Costa

No Learner Fined Ten Pounds By Industrial Magistrate

The United Grassers Co oper ative Shearing Go was fined £10 by Industrial Magistrate Mr P Noane at Mullaburrs for failing to employ a learner. The company claimed no other learners were available, while the AWU district secretary argued the learner was not present when required.

United Grassers’ Co-operative Shearing Go Noane Mullaburrs Jeamer Sio

Fountain Shelved Amid Unclear Cost Dispute

Officials shelved a proposed fountain project after conflicting estimates on its cost. The move halts plans pending a clearer funding path and feasibility review by city departments.

Finance lack curtails housing plan in Hibantapur

Unclear text fragment suggests a finance shortfall affecting a housing project in Hibantapur. No clear dates, organizations, or individuals can be reliably identified from the readable portion.

Faulty Stock Route Report Highlights Water Shortage

A fragmented report from a meeting on Monday outlines lengthy water routes and shortages. Officials cite dry sections from Alice Tok to Evesham and long stretches toward Benestinw, urging more water supply along the routes.

Tor Walen Farue Winton Mauille Evesham Avesham Burcoooundary Tural Tank Tercombe Payne Morella

Road Grading Plan for Longrenei Shire Over Two Years

The engineer Mr A Leitch reports a programme to grade about 900 miles of roads in two years. Expenditure allocated covers Foundation works and maintenance funds. The plan includes Commonwealth sidings and White Road maintenance with about 24400 units of racing work anticipated.

Longrenei Shire Council A. Leitch Commonwealth Sid

Roundup of Ceneus and Boatiales Cong Two Years Out

Fragmentary notes describe a gathering led by Shire chairman with eight lodges and several speakers. The text hints at a plan to appoint a winger and mentions waves, a waking, and resources, then references a cold sleep and a meeting path unclear.

Ceneus Boatiales

Electric power failure harms hospital water supply

A local hospital faced a water shortage after the electric base failed to operate the booster pumps. Patients could not receive proper care as pumps failed and the system could not be restored, leaving wards dependent on alternative arrangements.

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N.T THE International Loan and Inland Roads Hospitals Board Dropper Pat Sergt Bfe Sree Langreach Council Gil Craton Cere Shire Serecie Orgate Langrenet Bere Tuscay Deve Beth Sears
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