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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
7
Sale note lists 48 by 22 inch carpet bedside mats in nice colours and various wool pullovers for men and boys. Men’s turtle necks and V neck pullovers are described as warm and dressy with special value. Boys’ check all wool V neck pullovers offered in multiple chest sizes with prices quoted per size.
The Longreach Rugby League secretary Mr W F P Jacobs announced his resignation at Tuesday’s meeting, effective 31 May. He cited time pressures from work and private life, thanked supporters, and urged others to continue the league’s work as officials anticipate a busy season ahead.
Two men appeared in Longreach Court of Petty Sessions facing charges of stealing two tyres from a railway truck on 13 May. Francis Bourke and Percival McCulkin pleaded guilty and were sentenced with Bourke fined five pounds or one month’s imprisonment and McCulkin ordered to enter a five pound recognisance and return for sentence.
The Rural Fires Board approves a subsidy of 25 pounds per unit for power spraying gear bought by bush fire brigades, capped at 50 pounds per brigade for two units, applies to purchases after 30 April 1952. Only registered brigades eligible. brigades must buy first and provide payment receipts for rebate.
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