Grasiers Association Conference Opens In Longreach
The 34th Annual Conference of the Graziers Association of Central and Northern Queensland opens in Longreach with delegates from Aramac to Winton and visitors including W. A. Gunn and H. J. Baker. The event reviews growth, discusses Brickbane as a wool selling centre, and notes condolence for M. L. Williams.
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Grasiers’ Association of
Central and
Northern Queens
Sf Se
Crasiers’ Asociation
Longreach
C. B. Peter Bell
W. A. Gunn
T.G.A
Federal Counel
H. J. Baker
Australlan Meat Board
London
A. M. Alden
Brikbane
M. L. Williams
Association
Willams
U.G.A
Brisbane
Bell
E. P. 8. Roberts
R. & Wilson
Central Coast Association
Bake
Tme
Roberts
E. P. Bell
E. F
Grazier F Federal Council
H. Baker
Australian Meat Board
BR. 8. Wilson
Central Coast Graziers’ Association
U.G.A. Cattle Committers
A. CG. M. Alden
Aramac
W. G. Wall
Barcaldine
L M. Mci
Improved Telephone Service a State Association Debate
Mr D M McLeish argues for reducing subscribers from 40 to 30 and restoring a revenue based continuous phone service. Mr Leake warns to keep quiet and suggests treating each case individually as PMG changes entitlement from volume to subscriber count. The board reviews the Calms conference decision with no change, asking if further action is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. McLeish
Nella
the Committee
P.M.G. Department
Leake
McLeish Raises Phone Service Inequality Concern
Mr. McLeish voices concern that residents in closer-in areas receive more reference in phone service than those in settled areas, urging attention to the imbalance.
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Mr. McLeish
Board Presses for More Funds for Co ordinating Board
Mr D Leake of Hughenden urged the Co ordinating Board to secure more liberal government funding. Speaking at Grafters Conference, he noted stock routes lack watering facilities and development, stressing the board as a government instrumentality and asking access to Premier Gill or Treasurer Walsh. Mr Leahy endorsed the call as statewide applications for facilities ran into thousands of pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Leake
Hughenden
Wv. G. Gill
E. J. Walsh
K. Leahy
Duchess
Leake
Wool Entries Disappoint Growers Say Brisbane Judge
Wool judge Mr. R. Burchel of Grascos Brisbane criticized the district for few exhibitors despite more fleeces entered. He noted season effects on wool quality but most were on the short side. Champion fleece awarded to Messrs McLean and Harden at Blackall with medium quality fleeces leading entries from H Wood & Son and R W Ross.
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R. Burchel
Grascos
Brisbane
Blackall Shirley
McLean
al Harden
Blackall
FLOCE
Ey Lean Bros
Aggres Park
H. Wood
Gon
Lorne
H. Wood & Son A
Liloyd & Son
Cootabynia
R. W. Ross
Banks Bros
Duniera
H. Wood & Bons
J & RG
Brigade Teams Pire Brigade Football Units for Sunury Matches
Brigade teams for Sunury fixtures include Hart Pranth sco, Gound Saunders, Maccha Clarke, Greevy and R. Clarke. The list features players from AuraDe LD and Pire Brigades as season matchups approach.
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Pire Brigade
Sunury
Aurade
LD. Hart
P. Pranthsco
G. A. Gound
A. Saunders
M. Ee
Maccha R. Clarke
R. Greevy
Election notice for Muttaburra subdivision polling places
Commonwealth notice sets May 20 1054 as election day for Muttaburra sub division polling at State School Jericho Pine Hill Corinda and Muttaburra polling stations with designated election offices and routes for eligible electors.
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Commonwealth of Australia
House OF Representatives
Ihn
Jericho Sale
Pine Hill
Tion
Muttaburra
Bias Homestead
Corinda
Adee
Elwe m
Woman assaulted as three follow home in night incident
William Edward ng pleaded guilty to a charge connected with a Bowling Green assault after a night encounter near Magpie Lane. A constable testified seeing a man with a woman while two others and a distressed voice called for help as a policeman arrived. The case referenced drinking and a young woman not a Longreach resident.
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Wiliam Edward Ng
Dettandant
Spr
Polugrad
Webb
Magpie Lane
Wieman
Paladt
Wes Webb
Longreach
Obituary of John Spence at Muttaburra Station
John Spence son of a West family died suddenly from a heart attack aged 29 while serving as manager of Maroomba Station. He served in the RAAF during the war and fought bombing raids. Survived by wife and three daughters, sisters and a brother. Funeral held with RSL and RG.L members in attendance.
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John Spence
West
Alfred John Spence
Maroomba Station
E. M. Spence
Spence
R.A.A.F
R. J
Selwyn Cowen
Mate Ar” Barcaldine
Rg.l
Muttaburra Bab -Branche Rsl
En Wedgwood
U K Price Benefits Back To Producers Motion debated
The meeting discussed returning price benefits to producers in the United Kingdom. Mr Leake confirmed bulk purchases were being considered and the chair asked if the resolutory report should be substituted. Mr Leahy seconded the motion as the group aimed to finalize terms regarding UK contract price returns.
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Leake
Mr. Leake
U.G.R
Amine
Leahy
Briton showcases ultra bright lamp for Navy tests
A British development unveils a compact lamp under six inches long delivering about 1 million candle power per square inch. Paired with control gear, the unit marks a research milestone, with demonstrations planned in New York in May and deployment tests across Sydney and London facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magsters
U.S. Navy
Ttia
Specks
Britain
Maryland
New York
U.K
London
Cable and Wireles, Ltd
Two Fairs Planned in Geeek Eee Where to Be Held
Community notices indicate two fairs are planned in Geeek Eee with locations listed for attendees. Officials encourage vendors and visitors to confirm dates and venues.
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C. Peardon
McKinlay
Richard Magoffin
C. KE. Maxwell
Yaraka
Plowman
Fysh
Cloheurry
R. A. Wall
Capella
Humphries
Mahrigong
Mustle
Uuugut
Mellick’s Grocers and Drapers
Argon Burns & Twigg Pty. Ltd
Southern Cross
Kent ST
Rockhampton
Mynette
Eagle ST
Longrea
Rossberg
Cordial Makers
Galah Street
Joe Cooper
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