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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

9

Durkin may lose deposit in Mitchell by election

The Mitchell by election shows Payne leading with 1268 votes to 2368 Informal. Total electors 5414, similar to 1923 results. Durkin likely loses his deposit needing 500 more votes, while praise is given to Returning Officer Stanley Wilson and postal staff for rapid, accurate turnout tallies.

Payne Labour Durkin Mr. Durkin Macleod Mitchell Justice Department Q. A. Carter Darr River Downs Mr. Carter Stanley Wilson Wilson

Mitchell by election rally heats up as crowds pack final meetings

Large elector crowds filled final rally meetings for all three Mitchell by election candidates. Bow’s endorsement drew the largest turnout while Durkin’s session followed, and Labour’s Row, Lands Minister Dunstan, and Premier McCormack faced sharp attacks and a mock £100 challenge.

Mitchell R. HR. Bow Lahbour Durkin Labour Row T. Dunstan McCormack Grosvenor Francia M.H.R Macleod McCawley

Election Meeting Roils Shire Hall Over Policy Claims

The meeting featured exchanges over policy between Mr Macleod and Mr Bow with claims about coverage in the Leader special. Macleod asserted his freedom to vote by community interest while Bow questioned his policy. Grosvenor Francis condemned the Queensland Government as financially failing railways. Durkin spoke outside the hall addressing Labour Movement reasons.

Macleod Country Progressive Nationalist Bow Bate Queensland Brisbane Loas Shire Hall Grosvenor Francis M.H.R Durkin Spinker Pollock M.L.A Labour Movement

Acceptances for St Leger in Bristwine tomorrow

The final acceptances for the Queensland Bi Leger to be run in Bristwine tomorrow include Black Pardolph High Syce Jersae Fortune Sheila's Lad and Seolten.

Queensland Bristwine High Syce Jersae Fortune

Veterinary surgeon sought for Rockhampton by Q.R.A.

At a Q.R.A. meeting the proposal to appoint a veterinary surgeon in Rockhampton was approved. The association will urge local bodies and government representatives to secure a vet to detect doped racehorses and aid public concerns. Also reports drunkenness fines in Police Court with multiple prior convictions.

C.qora Hockhampton Rockhampton Hesk Ga. O'Conner Sde Beak Q.E Ino Hockhampton Chas. Toes Timothy Bhurrington Jas, Claffy

Make Your Own Cough Remedy Eightfold Savings

A two shilling bottle of HEENZO mixed in water yields eight standard bottles of cough and cold remedy. Suitable for all ages and without poisons, it can be given to infants. A strong home medicine pitch urging daily use in every household.

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