Australia s May 1964 election forecast and party critique
A long political commentary argues the 1964 Australian election pits the Menzies Government against Labour. It defends the government record from inflation, unemployment, and budget measures, praising leadership and proposing a continuation of current policies. It warns the opposition’s policy position as bankrupt and risky, urging voter support for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
Chifley-Evatt
Bilr
Park
Printer and publisher credit note for Longreach Co. Ltd.
The item lists the Longreach Printing Co. Ltd. and Magnie Lane Longreach with Frick Rens Gory as publisher, noting the printer’s credit line ready for publication.
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Longreach Printing Co. Ltd
Magnie Lane
Longreach
Frick Rens Gory
Longreach ram sales corrected sale details to Barcaldine Downs and Milong
Longreach ram sale records were misreported and corrected. Barcaldine Downs lists 14 rams with sales in May June and Oct 1952 and 1953 with buyers H Sanders and R D James among others. Milong 4 flock rams April May 1952 drop shorn August 1953 with buyers P J Sanders and T J Pyne.
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Barcaldine Downs
Milan
H. Sanders Vane Tree
Anukie
R. D. James
Arlington Park
Taracombe
P. J. Sanders
Tyrone
T. J. Pyne
Pair Mount
Longreach
At & Ens
Church Tennis Assn Opens Mixed Club Match Season
The Church Tennis Association kicked off a three week end season with a mixed social match among Catholic Presbyterian and Methodist clubs. Catholic side led by EB Overs and A Webster defeated opponents including Bosworth Green McMullen Millar and Emslie Cole across multiple sets, finishing Catholic 47 games to 44.
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Church Tennis Association
A. Webster
I Bosworth
Green
V. W McMullen
Millar
Lansdowne Fine Wool Rams Shine at Longreach Show
The Lansdowne Fine Wool Lansdowne Stud at Tambo won Champion and Reserve Champion rib bon classes at Longreach Show. A Lea der report claimed Strathdarr repeated, but Dave Archer called Monday to correct the record.
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Lansdowne Stud
Tambo
Longreach
Strathdarr
Dave Archer
Juryman Fined for Failure to Attend Circuit Court Jurors
Ronald Keith O Connell was fined £2 by His Honour Mr Justice J Sheehy after failing to attend as a juror at the criminal sittings of the Circuit Court in Longreach which commenced Tuesday morning. Several jurymen were excused on requests, two due to defective hearing.
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Circuit Court
Longreach
Ronald Keith O'Connell
Justice J. Sheehy
Mbrendia
Menzies Faces Electioneering Challenge Amid Rifts
The Prime Minister trains for a nationwide itinerary to maximize election contacts while defending perceived aloofness. The Sydney Bulletin articles by a PM Press Secretary are urged for electors to gauge Menzies and his party. Labor faces an energetic, desperate campaign ahead of May 2 with rural discontent and states’ rights tensions looming.
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Menzies
Sydney “Bulletin
Midlander train showcased as answer to air transport
The Midlander train arrives at Longreach as Australia’s Railways tout comfort over speed. Minister J E Duggan lauds air conditioning, showers, and stainless fittings while noting improvements to track and future three weekly mail runs. The train proceeds to Winton amid warm welcomes and a brief delay.
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Midlander
Railway Department
Australia
J. E. Duggan
Longreach
R. R. Edkins
Duggan
Devries
Commonwealth Engineering Company
Brisbane
Queensland
West
Edkins
George Devries
Rosemary Walker Wins Grand Aggregate Show Trophy
Rosemary Walker wins grand aggregate with 42 points at last week’s show in the horse section. The trophy, awarded by the Society, requires three wins by the same competitor to become property. Points cover champions, reserves, and class placings across single and paired events, with no rider awards. Last year’s winners were Misses Ruby and Norma Langdon.
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Hfb
Walker
A. Society
Ruby
Norma Langdon
Ee Atwent
Walker Mitchell
Betty
Love
J. A. It
Deane
Laurie Nelson
Man Found Dead in Longreach Hotel
Police report a man found dead at a Longreach hotel where he had been staying. The base superintendent said the death certificate cites exhaustion from excessive drinking and malnutrition as the cause. Police also sought any potential relatives of the deceased.
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Annex
Post Morteman
Longreach
C W A Links With Malaya Women Institute Tie
The Central Western Association plans a link with Malaya W I to aid Malacca branch. Mrs H Sterne warns of timidity among members while officers teach handicrafts in kampongs and poverty limits materials. Patterns, knitting wool and similar aid will be sent, with links to Queensland and Molmyi groups.
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C.W.A
Malaya
du Mri
Tech
Malacca
W.I
H. Sterne
Longer Phone Service for Valleroi
At the C W A Mobile Meeting in Leafreach the Valleroi Branch pressed for extended telephone exchange hours over weekends. The Postal Department said no permanent operator is available and an automatic exchange is not feasible. They suggested a central area to connect to another exchange, but it requires constant weekend occupancy. Mrs Archer to present the urgency to the C W A Council.
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C.W.A
Leafreach
Yallerol
Postal Department
Valleroi
Archer
C.W
Presbyterian Club Elects Officers
Presbyterian Tennis Club hosts a tennis afternoon and American tournament with sixteen players. In the final Mrs Green and N Bradney defeated Mrs Collins and F Duri as they held their deferred monthly meeting and elected officers: President Ike McMullen. men's captain J W McMullen. men's vice-captain. ladies' captain.
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Presbyterian Tennis Club
Green
N. Bradney
Collins
F Walker Duri
Clut
Flee McMullen
Ike Walker
J. W. McMullen
Smoko’s New Weat Land Run Sparked Alley Uproar
The report describes Smoko, a newcomer to the west land run, aiding an old cattleman with cigarettes and a coffee, while a public address miscue at Saturday’s event amused spectators. Clerk Bert Jacobs coordinated the disturbance as a horse cantered to the start, with an injured rider attended.
Tennis Championships Open With Morning Matches
Tournament opens with listed morning singles and doubles draws led by K Davidson versus L Basted and L Walker versus Macobers. several byes noted and captain Meacham asks remaining singles entrants to meet at 1 28 pm. Event features 1953 champs Miss F P Whitehead and BR Stewart in mixed doubles alongside past winners in various divisions.
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K. Davidson
L. Basted
L. Walker
Macobers
F. Searles
Griegs
B. Emmett
E ‘Abell
W. Savage
Ies
C. Meacham
Shar
L. Saunders
Me. Lane
Beggs An Wate Mye
V. Birdy
BH. Murtha
Davis
McMillan
Near Mins
D. Rove
Stewart
Alan
E. Stewart
A. McMillen
I. Brown
Whitehead
A. Oan
W. Crust
Miles
A. Savage
Crust
R. Williamson
W. Harris
Fuller
J. Brown
O'Rourke
Partares
B. Green Thoma
L. Allan
Church Tennis Association Delegates Named
The selection committee includes the presiding official and two captains Wilson and Messrs A te and A Donovan were elected delegates to the Church Tennis Association.
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Green
McMullen
A. Emelie
Wilson
A. Te
A. Donovan
Church Tennis Association
Responsibility or The Elections Act for all matters 1134
A fragmented item notes an acceptance by Prank Rens Cory of a reference to the Elections Act 1134. The readable portion mentions responsibility and broad electoral matters, but the text remains unclear and incomplete on dates, places, or explicit actions.
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Rens Cory
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Melbourne
Ir. Evatt
Haretville
Sydney
House of Representatives
Schievermerit
Écoriums
Mensies
Longreach Ram Sales
Church Tennis Assn
Lansdowne Fine Wool
Cr Edking
Dugan
FE. B. Connor
Fiins
Sail
Dugcan
Mr Devries
Incorrest Report
Winton
Duegan
Gatherins
EB. C. P. Philiott
Rosemary Walker
Yalleroi
Presbyterian Club
L Green
D. Grant
R. McMillan
L. Wiker
Z Rossberg
Seme
Abell
N. Emmett
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