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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
25
A round of Medal at the BUN JUNE course attracted a wide field as Alan Griffin won with strong putting and a 4 handicap. The associates event went to Mrs Campbell with Mrs Pinter second, Mrs Woodard third, Miss Hale fourth, and Mrs Burns fifth.
Council debated a bitumen paving plan costing 18 460 pounds with estimates varying from 20 070 pounds 19 10 pence to 1 007 for gravel over loam. A reduction in travel to be used and a concrete cross at Willow North railway to Aramac Road were considered, with next Commonwealth Allocation enabling follow up.
Barcaldine Shire Hall renovations proceed with architectural submissions for cost saving and color scheme approval. The council reviewed lighting and wall alterations while planning to request further detail from the architects and reported local residents and officials traveling for related conferences and holidays.
Laurie Poole defeats Arnold in a tense final with a late surge 33 13 to secure the championship. Poole overcame a sluggish start and edged ahead with a burst of scores 1 3 2 and 4 late. Arnold expresses disappointment but praises Poole as the better player on the day.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate council debates on sewerage, with references to the inspector Mr J Barkley and a plan to lay pipes. The text mentions funds, duties, and works to begin soon, though details are obscured.
Fragmented list of civil cases and names appears in a court record. Includes defendants such as Cameron v Bibpare, Mend VA Bent, Ry Nomis YY Metines, Weaver, Banks v Roberts, Woolfield v Garrihem, Young v Potter, and others, with references to forfeiture and control committee proceedings.
Readers urged to write to Southern Printing Wort for employment, but the note emphasizes backing the local Lampreach Leader. The item signals a community publication urging preference for local sources and positions.
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