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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

18

Why Strong Wool Is In Demand

A historical note discusses the rising demand for strong wool and the shifting market dynamics. It cites blending practices with other wools, export pressures to North America, and the impact on prices. Breeders face a long-term shift toward strong wool as merino demand remains varied and prices adjust.

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Papua exploration press on amid harsh jungle and high costs

The article details European and Papuan teams pursuing mineral or borehole exploration in Papua New Guinea. It notes air and water transport, 260 Europeans and 2500 Papuans involved, an anticipated expenditure of about £2 million this year, and the record borehole Omati Number 1 reaching 13 148 feet before drilling issues halted progress.

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ABC announces test broadcasts by famed cricket team

The ABC plans a week long Test broadcast with four top commentators Arthur Glluwan Alan Medtvray and Charles fortuna 9 joyes. Arthur Ousteen will arrive with the MCC team in October for a four match tour to Autalla.

Ab Abc Arthur Glluwan Alan Medtvray Charles Fortuna Joyes Arthur Ousteen MCC Autalla Australia Adan Ting A.B Hile Enya NAW A. Mole Vowal Bests Technica Koratidige Oriaket la Payed Fortane Éoo- Lemet Lo A.C ABC A. G Johnny Atin Muthar- Wes Hla Ystanere

Tennis and bowls champions dominate final day

A garbled report details champions in tennis and bowls competing across events. Names such as Mrs Williams and Mes Kooymana appear amid scores like 22 4 and 28 53, with numerous doubles and mixed results noted as players advance and face rivals in close ends and ties.

Williama Detente Air E. Ogyrans Mesaiyain Williams Batley Eralling Rooymans Mendatzung Wal Hern Anc Bailey Haronarty Mesdames Walliams Mesdames Kooymana Meschaie Eteeny Porest Mesdares Kooymone Macha Tapaca Eeering Cisuella Menamet

Death of Bob Swanson Sobs at Simple Funeral

The obituary notes the sudden death of Bob Swanson at 41, after a hospital stay and a brief spell of recovery. He was the youngest of his family, lived in Metawiere, and left a wife Nadine, a daughter, and two sisters. His funeral drew a large crowd at the cemetery, with many townspeople attending.

Hompital Iron Joe Bweiben Mirracanai Rees Nori Apmihac Robert Claydon Mm Meare Ant Fred Frealan Seton Tom Kaacale Wood Idarebitines Silubene Zyewtoh Mr. Baanems Burra Gemtery Emiden Hindest

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