Religious Services in Barcaldine and Area
Sunday May 25 1952 schedule lists St Peters of England Sunday School 9 30 a m and Rev J W Bennett Rector. Barcaldine Methodist Church Queensland 1962 service 7 30 p m Rev J C St Andrews Presbyterian Church worship 7 30 p m N R Mills minister. In Memoriam Walker Samuel Edwin died 26 May 1948 with loving memory note by son Tom.
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Peter's OF England
J. W. Bennett
Methodist Church OF Australia
ST. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Barcaldine
N. R. Mills
Waleker
Samuel Edwin Walker
Tom
No New Strength Found In Intertown Football
Two closely played games between Town and Railway last Sunday tested emerging talent with many players doubling up. Town won 19 16 as forwards starred for the Town while new faces were scarce overall. Noel Thompson appeared for Railway in both games with H Pearce D Quinn and K Debbs joining Town.
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Bob Campbell
Barcaldine
Noel Thompson
H. Pearce
D. Quinn
K. Debbs
N. Innocend
Brian Jesberg
Mick Balderson
Dabbis
Jesberg
McDermott
Barkey Whitfield
J. Grant
Due Ca
Alex Pia Quinn
P. Bunt
W. Fi
Mbi Whites
Peeree
M. Balderson
Barcaldine Influenza Scourge Hits Town Again
Influenza remains prevalent in Barcaldine with many residents suffering heavy colds and gastric illness earlier, affecting both old and young for about a week. Rainfall has been light after a half inch last week. sporadic drops occurred as clouds cleared. Cooke Cup mixed doubles championship set for Saturday on town courts, with high entries and a knock-out format. last year’s champions were R. Walsh and Mrs. H. Ogden.
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Wining Pulr
R. Walsh
H. Ogden
Barcaldine Council Chooses Bicycle Racks for Tennis Club
Barcaldine Shire Council will install several bicycle racks outside the Tennis Club courts to prevent damage from bikes. debate included fencing options and a hedge planting to shield the wire netting, with costs to be assessed and a hedge plan considered.
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Barcaldine Shire
Barcaldine
Lloyd-Jones
Bennett
Paterson
Coune
Dr. Bennett
Bell
Cr. Bennett
Coast Slump Helps Housing in Barcaldine
Barcaldine council heard unemployment on the coast could ease housing shortage. Clerk D R Phipps said a builder planned to move west to build houses under a State Housing Commission scheme. A housing questionnaire and 1944 survey showed 306 houses in town, all substandard, with 65 beyond repair.
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Barcaldine
D. R. Phipps
Queensland
Barcaldine Council weighs State Highway move
Barcaldine and Longreach councils discuss declaring a road a State Highway. Debates focus on timing, potential gains, and related road maintenance. Barcaldine backs Rockhampton route plans while urging Emerald gazetting and main road status for the Barcaldine-Longreach corridor.
Barcaldine Personal: Social Movements and Visits
Barcaldine local notes detail Mrs Schamburg and Mr and Mrs M Schamburg returning to Southport after holidays. Visitors to Rock Dine hosted by Mrs Klein. Mr T C Bennett travels from Longreach by train after attending his daughter's wedding. Debutantes at the Church of England Ball. Janet Johansen travels to Springmar to visit parents. J Walker from Mildura heads to Brisbane for a holiday. Jim Garton to Maryborough. Jack Bankle and Jerry Kavanagh transferred to new posts. Allan Menzies on business to Townsville.
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Pacies
Janet Johansen
Springmar
C. E. Paso
J. Walker
Mildura
Brisbane
Jim Garton
Maryborough
Jack Bankle
Jerry Kavanagh
Tew
Allan Menzies
Townsville
Premier of Queensland visits Barcaldine in June reception
Hon W C Gair the Premier of Queensland plans a visit to Barcaldine on 17 June. A reception with drinks on ice will be arranged at 10 30 am. An earlier event on 10 June will be held as well.
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Queensland
W. C. Gair
Barcaldine
Wells
Court House
Caroline
P. L. Graham
The
Land Court
Brisbane
Land offer for Barcaldine power house site rejected
Barcaldine Shire Council considered land offered by Western Queensland Meat Pty Ltd for the new power house at the eastern town end. The offer of 21,610 valued land with a bore and railway siding, but council balked at the price and proposed two counter offers: £1,000 for bore area or £250 for two acres on the bore west side including railway siding. The bore’s cost of recognition and possible State Electricity Commission attitude influenced the decision.
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Barcaldine Shire
Western Queensland Meat Pty. Ltd
State Electricity Commission
Miller wins Barcaldine Bogey Contest Peel Trophy
Cec Miller wins the 18 hole Bogey Competition at Barcaldine Golf Club finishing one up in a field of 24. Hugh Urquhart finishes all square for a strong second after trailing early but improving in the second nine to challenge the winner.
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Barcaldine Golf Club
Cec Miller
Hugh Urquhart
Mosquito Menace Claims Barcaldine Neighborhood
Barcaldine residents battle sporadic mosquito swarms as Health Inspector targets all public breeding sites. Lagoon Creek and its drain receive special attention, with warnings that private water receptacles around homes may harbor future breeding. Residents urged to remove stagnant water and treat wrigglers.
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Barcaldine
Lagoon Creek
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J. Bennett
Outfitters
Dad
His Son
Anwavilla TD
Rockhampton
And
Maryborough & Bundaberg
Grazcos Co-Op. Ltd
J. Welsh
P.O. Box
M.R.C
Longreach
Difracombe
Main Roads Commission
Bareard
Ilfracombe
Barcaldine-Rockhampton
Beneit
Emerald
Ferguson
Dr. Paterson
Rockwananon
Barcaldine Personal
C. Miller
R. A. Berry
R.A. Berry & Co
T. J. O'Connell
W. L. Walker
Oak Street
Overells Valley
Wna
P. Bon
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