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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
4
Readers discuss various general interest topics in the Leader’s correspondence column. The page opens with a note that opinions and statements by correspondents are not the paper’s responsibility.
Johnny Whyte expresses heartfelt thanks to residents of Longreach and nearby towns for kindness during his hospital stay. He recalls Western hospitality, gratitude toward Bishop Tinan and others, and hopes to meet again in Longreach or Rockhampton. He signs off with sincere appreciation.
A gymkhana is being organized in Yaraka on 1 June with proceeds shared between the Flying Doctor Service and the Isisford Shire Centre. Dr Behan says a strong committee was formed to arrange the event and hopes to present a substantial sum to His Excellency the Governor during his June visit. A public hall for Yaraka was also discussed with finance seen as the main hurdle for next year.
Seasonal conditions in the Longreach district show surface water drying for months with no rain in 16 months. Graziers face depleted lakes and need rainfall to sustain winter feed. freighted water from neighbours or government stores is already common. Sheep sales rise with wool price gains but drought threatens June lambings if water remains scarce.
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