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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 23, 1952

Page

14

Red Cross in Queensland Urges Annual £1 to Sustain Services

An Australian Red Cross Society official warns Longreach locals that the society faces closure without increased funds. The Blood Transfusion Service costs and operations across Queensland are outlined, with calls to join the Red Cross League pledging £1 per year to guarantee ongoing support for hospitals, libraries, and convalescent care.

Longreach Australian Red Cross Society E. Swan Red Cross League The Red Cross Blood Queensland Blood Transfusion Service Brisbane Mt. Landaeton Metropolitan Ares Swan J. Lovell c/ Qld

Maintenance grant sought for Blackall Road section

Barcaldine Shire Council will apply to the Main Roads Commission for a special maintenance allocation for a bad stretch of Blackall Road seven miles from Barcaldine. A travelling job estimated at 1310 pounds was proposed for 1952-53 by Consulting Engineer O H Wilson. Dr Bennett suggested waiting for bitumen while Dr Paterson noted gravel would still help. The council decided to apply as advised.

Barcaldine Shire Main Roads Commission Blackall Barcaldine O. H. Wilson Bennett Paterson

Barcaldine Shire Chair Extends Congrats to Re‑elected Councillors

The Barcaldine Shire Chair man Dr F Lloyd Jones congratulated four councillors on their automatic re election and praised their continued service. The message was conveyed alongside remarks from Clerk Mr D R Phipps and other officials.

Barcaldine Shire F. Lloyd-Jones Connell RB. Phipps

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