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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1923

Page

6

Barcaldine Notes at School of Arts Meeting

Barcaldine School of Arts monthly meeting in reading room with president Mr R H Clarke and committee members. Financials approved, subscriptions due, verandah chairs repaired, visitor notices discussed, and a push for fundraising art union or sweep planned in connection with the Charity Cup and annual race meeting.

Neval Barcaldine School of Arts R. H. Clarke T. W. M'Kie R. Park D. Tooth P. Bourke C. James C Daun K. Savings Bank C.b. Society Sporta Ace Worsley Brown Mayfield Med Collins Fionera Clarke Tattersall Park Football Association

Rainstorm totals sweep regional towns

Rain began Sunday morning and fell intermittently for two days. A major storm Sunday night brought heavy rain and lightning as rainfall totals are reported for Barcaldine 337 and Emerald 846 among others including Alpha 256 and Pendine 248 with many smaller readings such as Scotstown 146 and Killara 220.

Barcaldine Emerald Alpha Lsisford Coreena Margot Curlew Mildura Pendine Scotstown Willoughby Killara Clover Hills Beaconsfield Jaccondol Boggabri

Masque and Fancy Ball for Town Tennis Club

A masque and fancy dress ball at Shire Hall on Monday night raised funds for the Town Tennis Club. Rain earlier gave way to a large crowd with over 36 couples in the Grand March at 8 20 p.m. Dancers wore masques until 10, then unmasked for supper. Supper featured a long flower decorated table. Dancing continued until 1.

Shire Hall

Paddy's Market fundraiser at Shire Hall raises near £100

Saturday event at Shire Hall grounds benefited Soldiers Memorial funds. Chairman Mr Parnell opened with a speech as stalls for produce, sweets and refreshments attracted a large crowd both afternoon and night. Despite drought hurting supplies, dancing, a dip, shooting gallery, and Aunt Sally sold well.

Shire Hall Shire Council Parnell Sally

Victoria Hospital Committee Meeting Minutes

The Victoria Hospital Committee held its usual monthly meeting in the secretary's office on Friday. Attendees included Park, Flint, Bride, Farrell, Clarke, M Kie, O Connell, Dr Cook, and the Secretary. Reports noted donations from the H A C B Sports Committee and requests from the Home Secretary's Department, with septic tank charges discussed and a motion to bring all correspondence to the next Council meeting. The Surgeon’s report recorded patient totals for May 1923 and discharge figures.

Victoria Hospital Committee Mesare R. Park J. L. E. Flint W. M.bride J. Farrell R. H. Clarke W. T. M'Kie T. J. O'Connell Dr. Cook Mr. Park Messrs R. J. M'Cullough R. F. Lyons

Local hotel changes hands in Longreach notice

Bon 66 late of Commercial Hotel Longreach announces takeover of the hotel invites Longreach friends and past clients to visit Winton offers only Best Brendes of Liquors Stocked good accommodation and moderate tariff.

Commercial Hotel Longreach Winton

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