Shrest Gall Fund Aids Children And Local Events
The State School Committee held a Shrest Gall on Saturday realising funds for year end children's picnic. A dingo pup was noted on private property with four pups remaining. a female dingo was trapped and later 16. Euchre and dance events at ALP and Jericho raised prizes and donations. The Ladies Guild discussed finances and planned a street stall to boost funds while inspecting church painting. Personal notes mention local railway staff transfers and assignments.
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Benson Sarc
Jericho
Mick Therpe
O. New
Des Brown
J. Kennedy
Church of England Ladies’ Chuld
Fane
Church Guild
BH. Johnson
Guy Mallett Jon. Wa
Ort Preeman, Jr
Treamiter
J. O. Hosie
J.C. Bosie
R. Sparrow
L. Walter
BH. Dyer
Pine Hit
C. Sypher
Weitine
G. McDonald
Misses Jones
Pine Hill
P. Walnd
Bandmaster Resigns as Band Faces Apathy and Low Morale
Long Reach Town Band’s leader Mr. HM W Wellings handed in his resignation at the annual meeting on Tuesday night citing loss of enthusiasm among juniors and seniors. Morale was described as the lowest in 23 years, though financials were kept steady by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banilhimeter
Longreach
HM. W. Wellings
Wellings
Jiuniors
Welioge
Preatony
W. Tuuls
Tanks
Crossart
Coward
Burr
Mukiet
Wissala
V. Hore
Cousart
Emilie
SM. Round
Jean Rantina
Bob Barr
S.M. E. Ovyera
Pinstr
Sydney
Blackall Hand Longreach Scalp in 6 3 Rugby Bout
Blackall defeated Longreach 6 to 3 in a rugged reserve grade rugby match. Blackall fullback Daley crashed over for a try with Wright kicking the conversion and later a second try by Daley sealed the win. White left with a fractured ankle early and the referee was Mr. Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackall
Dwve White
Longreach
White
Helty Blackall
Daley
K. Bauer
Teach
Kneen
Longresch
Ray Tydd
Blackell
D. White
J. Petersen
W. Turnbull
M. Williams
W. Schofield
Vv. Horton
K. Kauff
J. Anderson
E. Russell
R. Barlow
R. Daley
A. Kneen
W Ballard
J. Brown
K. Larking
R Tydd
W. Winters
OD. Lasker
A. Tom
Red Cross Dance At Shire Hall Draws 150 Guests
Longreach Red Cross Society hosted a dance at the Shire Hall last Thursday with about 150 attendees. Members served supper and dancing continued until midnight, raising a gross amount of £25 12s. The event showcased community support for Red Cross activities.
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Longreach
The
Red Cross Society
Shire Hall
Statutory Notice to Creditors for Deceased Albert Taylor
Credtors and others with claims against the estate of Albert Edward Taylor late of Isisford must send claims to Local Deputy Public Curator Rockhampton by September 26, 1952. After that date distributions to parties entitled will proceed. Dated at Rockhampton the 28th day of July 1952. Local Deputy Public Curator.
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Rockhampton
Hay
Altes
Ford
Albert Edy Edward
Isisford
Campires
Ton
Probate Grant Sought in Ampton Supreme Court
After fourteen clear days from today an application will be made to the Supreme Court Ampton for grant of probate of the wills. Any person wishing to object or be heard may file a caveat in the registry at any time before the application is made. Solicitors Peterson and Boyd Gren Longreach State Town Agents Jones Solicitors Quay Rockhampton.
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Supreme Court
Ampton
Peterson & Boyd
Gren Longreach
Band assets valued at 2600 pounds shown at meeting
The band's assets, including a house, instruments, bands and certificates, and music, were valued at 2600 pounds. Present at the meeting were W. J. Tanks, W. Sutton, R. Evans, H. Davies, A. Barr, G. Copson, P. McGovern, B. Bartholomew, A. Coleman, H. W. Wellings, and B. Maher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. J. Tanks
W. Sutton
R. Evans
H. Davies
A. Barr
G. Copson
P. McGovern
BR. Bartholomew
A. Coleman
H. W. Wellings
B Maher
Central Western Bowls Decides On Sunday
Longreach and Blackall teams clash in the Central Western bowls final at Longreach. W Hiteman and L Sanders lose to C Bell and P Bauer by four points in a late finish with strong play from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackall
Longreach
W. Hiteman
L. Sanders
C. Bell
P. Bauer
Sina
Winers
Sanders
Ssimen
Sutton
Sorata Disqualification Sparks Banks Protest at 1952 Show
The protest by owner Mr. J. F. Banks over the Sorata mare’s disqualification at the 1952 Blackall Show was heard by the committee. Stewards explained the incidents around removing the mare, notification issues, and that rules must be upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackall
J. F. Banks
Mrr. Hutton
Curran
Banks
Soa
Champio
Evans
Pema
R. E. Wool
Russell
Gall
Comyn
CSSIS
Willis
New Scout Hut By Christmas Plans Revised
The Tan Alford Memorial Hut project aims for completion by Christmas with a reduced cost of about £1500 after originally estimated at £2650. Longreach Scout Group Committee held its annual meeting to approve revised plans, elect new officers, and acknowledge key supporters and the late vice-patron J. Y. Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Group
Tan Alford
Longreach
D. Bedford
Gs.m
H. McKee
J. G. Walker
R. R. Edkins
W. J. McMaster
E. Bingham
Reserves May Forfeit If They Do Not Train
At a Longreach Rugby League meeting on Tuesday night a motion was carried that the Reserve Grade match against Barcaldine on August 5 may be forfeited if the Longreach reserves fail to train and show sufficient interest. Mir. Byrne called the reserve side a disgrace after defeats and noted they could have gone through the season undefeated with effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
Burcas
Mir
Byrne
Braceall
Mar. S. Whewo
Barcaldine
Iney
Notice of New By Laws Open for Inspection
The council passed six resolutions at a special meeting to repeal and adopt by laws. A copy of the new by laws is available for public inspection at the council office, listing chapters on general provisions officers theatres parks health and licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Council
Council
Longreach
Arts
Harris
Ghire
Aramac Shire Council Tenders for Truck Purchase
Endorsed tenders close Wednesday 13 August 1952 at 10 am for an International 4 cylinder truck. Application details available from the ranger at Muttaburra. Offered with all faults. Wv. W. Johnson.
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Aramac Shire
Parish of
Marathon
Aramac
Mmon
Muttaburra
Medicanet
Wv. W. Johnson
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