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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
1
The article critiques a state premiers' demand for £345,000,000 for a works programme and the federal government's £1596,000,000 cap. It argues for fiscal restraint, warns against inflationary pressures, and stresses the need for a general economic straightening in Australia while preserving central government responsibility.
A miscellany of reader comments on Mothers Day, noting it has become highly commercial yet still a day of appreciation. Voices range from praise of thoughtful gifts to calls for simpler, non commercial observance and more time for mothers to rest and relax.
Blackall Show prepares for a record horse and pony entries with 135 nominations, surpassing the previous high of 124. President R. B. Woolcock notes strong shows despite drought and bushfires reducing sheep numbers, highlights include Dameira Hunt and Maiden Hust events and a notable wool pavilion.
Clerk Muay reports the council booster pump project is finished and will boost bore capacity. Contractor RB Harris says bearing replacements are pending and will be done in Lom0 on date to be advised. Maintenance remains with the contractor for 12 months with council charge excluded.
Local agents report a very quiet market with small turnover and limited demand limited to young sheep up to three years. Southern buyers lead the activity while drought districts struggle to sell. A major sale featured 1400 two-tooth ewes reaching 2 shillings 6 pence at Blackall, matching prior prices.
Lionygreuch Rugby League plans to give full season tickets to pensioners aged retired players and helpers. The motion, supported by J Butler and carried via McNeil, aims to reward long time supporters with tickets while two honorees Mrs A McNally and Mr R Coade will receive tickets for their past service and donations. A cost lamp and a lamp stand may be funded and installed at the show grounds to support the scheme.
The Longreach Group expresses thanks to Mayor E.T. Towmer VC for his role in fencing grounds with black wool and plans to plant 70 trees. The Mille of Pennies raised £49, deemed satisfactory by scouts and seniors who paraded in the main streets. Senior Scouts conduct a town wide map and law survey to create a handy reference map for the area.
A consignment of about 2500 stud ewes destined for the AML and Finagce Co s Maneroo stud arrived in Longreach on Saturday. They were trucked Sunday morning to Maneroo via 26 mile leg. Despite a long trip the ewes arrived in good condition. They came from Bourneoke estate.
Lopgrout rugby League agreed to host a cricket match at the Show Grounds Walletout Hills. Secretary W F Jacobe noted the Cricket Association had used part of the oval earlier, but the league will use the main oval for the game. Spectators will pay a small ground fee. no opposition was raised.
Fire Brigade and Blue Clubs were each fined 10 for lateness to a Reserve Grade rugby league match on 22 April. Referee P Connell reported repeated whistles ignored and bad language from both sides before the teams finally appeared. Blues were short of players, delaying kickoff.
The Emerald Shire poll will be held on Saturday May 1 for Division 1 and other divisions. Labour team No 1 is Mosere D D Pramer A J Day and C J Gammon.
George Douglas of Longreach tops this week's Leader Medal points with 11 after three firsts and four seconds from the judges. Davis of Longreach is second, with other named competitors from Barcaldine and Clongreup, while official comments praise Douglas for defence and handling and Alexander and Davis for solid displays.
Four changes in the Longreach side, with Noel Wenater covering for absent coach Johnny Melinteah and Clarrie Bullen out injured. Len Lasker shifts to wing, Bernie Savage replaced by Frank Kastrinaios in the front row, and Guinane moves to prop. Listed players include Bernice Johnson leading at half, Camden as captain in the backs, and several backs and forwards named.
Cream Puff the well known show pony ridden by Miss Ruby Lang and Miss Norma Lang was sold after the ram sales by Mr. T. J. Pyne. The new owner is Mr. BE. W. Lack of Portland Downs for 70 guineas. The pony has won prizes at Western Shows for years.
Fragment lists several individuals including Coombs Bul Sait Denisis Lach Danis and Staunten. Unable to determine roles or context from readable text.
A local roundup notes small acts of civic pride during May Week, praises shop window displays that boosted sales, and salutes winners and losers from recent events. It also highlights interest in the Suite Opera Company's Madame Butterfly and a boy choosing a Mother's Day gift at a cafe, underscoring community spirit.
After discussion the council decided to provide school team colours for central west town matches. Mr C Browne proposed using the C Grade to begin with and join the motion with team members. Some officials noted discrepancies in jersey numbering between C Grade and B Grade teams and urged careful selection of players.
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