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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 28, 1954
Page
6
Queensland tests show a tyre that wears better than others, proving suitable for wider markets. Cars fitted with the new tyre dominated the Redex Trial, winning twenty seven prizes including the outright winner, amid harsh driving conditions.
A fragmented report describes Dunlop tackling heat control in tyre design. It notes Queensland climate and ordinary tyre rubber deterioration, with references to internal degeneration and savange outcomes. The text highlights early efforts and evolving methods aimed at longevity and performance.
Winton defeated Alpha 14 to 3 amid a rough match with multiple breaches of the ball rule. Lewis scored two penalties and a try for Winton, while Alpha struggled to sustain attacks as forwards fought for possession and several players were briefly sidelined.
Blackall Show featured weak fat cattle bids and few public sales. Terrick Terrick sold five 1952 rams to Gy Merge, while Yor MS Tn ington sold six wethers to Smith's Butchery at 5 shillings 5 pence and three at 24 pence. Shorthorn Stud offered multiple bulls, Trent Air Marshal sold for 75 guineas, and Rivington stock saw mixed results with Chancellor at 60 and Royal Chant at 100 guineas. Private negotiations continued as fat cattle drew little interest at auction.
Fragmentary OCR shows figures for cubics and kerosene deposits, with several dates and amounts. The readable items include 13/8 7 cubic feet, 150 pounds 10 shillings, 19/10 deposit, 19/4 pay prelaht, and notes about Langre vail and inspection.
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