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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
19
Court records show Charles Anderwoir and Colin Salt of Blackall charged for driving without signaling. The case notes a common local practice of pulling out from the kerb and warns it may be treated as a traffic offense.
Longreach Town Band met yesterday with Soune representatives to discuss relocating instruments and score storage to a new venue in Uh hire Sal. President Mr. OQ Brown and Mr. W. Tanks spoke for the band, with Cr BB Nie and Mr. HA Marcin present. The group agreed to work with a new committee to arrange rehearsals and secure a rehearsal space. The band hopes to gain recognition in Rockhampton and West, and to resume performances soon.
Readable lines describe a table tennis result where Panthers lost by six games to 23 17 in a match against Mrs Stewart the ext ape tor ny te Dera. Other notes mention Beylarks defeating iou to 34 games to 8 with exchanges between Webeer and Butler and a reference to Titahios with 3.
A notice from the Seaton office announces the wet Batur matter and Dag Avery’s appointment as secretary. It states Mr Prime will attend and that the programme will be advertised on Tuesday, the 14th.
In Charters Towers the Kennedy Division declaration for the Federal Parliament took place amid debates on attendance by rival candidates from the Liberal and National parties. Riordan led with a 970 majority, Browne tallied 13,140, and Riordan 16,700 as part of a total 28,004 votes counted.
Cooperation between My and H Parker at Parkain with Inspector Buseck and Mr A Welker traced tick fever in Hertford cows from a Trevain Stud convoy. Six calves and two cows died after arrival at Norland and Rockhampton yards. three infected cattle were culled and treated with BLO. No further cases. infection now under control. Parker faces heavy costs for spraying and preventive work.
Weather officials report temperatures stayed unusually cool this week with readings failing to reach 70 degrees on several days. The week’s lowest highs occurred on Saturday and Sunday, while Friday and Tuesday showed milder activity in the records. The source notes provisional figures from the local weather office and Mary Pri...
In a court hearing the dispute centers on wages of 30 per day and transport for workers to the nearest hostel. The case discusses railway fare contributions and travel allowances to prevent disruptions, with the court reserving its decision amid industry claims of improved accommodations and work conditions.
Garry Delahunty outboxed Artur Dann in a six round match at the Longreach show marquee drawing over 200 spectators. Admission was 10/ and 5/ with the bout previously staged in a boxing tent, ending with Delahunty prevailing as the crowd watched closely.
Fragmentary OCR text implies a junior team arrangement against Rockhampton with mentions of preparation and fixtures. Details are unclear but indicate a forthcoming junior level game and related handling by organizers or coaches.
Reading indicates a fragmented note referencing a group, locations, and names including Wallace. The text appears to describe movements, holdings, and a meeting context with unclear specifics. It reads like OCR garble, offering no verifiable events, dates, or outcomes.
The Nagohas Bank undergoes a major facelift as it revamps its interior and services. Officials say the renovation will modernize the building and improve customer experience while preserving the bank’s community presence.
The report notes close matches with Evan Cameron's rink losing by seven to Jim Setter's group. Several Overs and Unders teams faced defeats as players like E Bingham and W Geen 17a.5 participated. The piece records jittery lineups, misc ages, and a public call for birth certificates and timely information.
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