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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1929
Page
4
Pike Brothers Limited announces permanent opening of their shop on Eagle Street Longreach opposite the Commercial Wiring Co of Sydney. The new premises carry the latest and best men's wear plus exclusive ladies lingerie and gowns. Representative D Morrison.
A meeting led by Mr. J. C. A. Moore established The Blackall Debating Society with Mr. W. J. Williams as president and a 5 member committee. The first debate on Australiana sport time is set for June 20 with Rev. W. Hogg leading the affirmative and Williams the negative. Barcaldine weekend events and Oddfellow’s gathering drew crowds though attendance waned from prior years.
George A. Parkes urges viewing oil exploration as a national project for Australia. He cites U.S. oil industry scale, potential employment, and transport benefits, urging Commonwealth action and investment, plus support from figures like Sir Robert Waley Cohen and Dr. Woolnough.
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