Food production bickering risks national supply in Australia
Leader warns that delays in wheat stabilisation threaten shortages as Canberra and states clash over policy. Wheat Growers Federation proposes a middle price path while critics fear protracted bickering could force 1953 64 shortages and hurt international standing.
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Goel
Australian Wheat Growers Federation
Wheat Growers’ Federation
Canberra
Collectidnally
Australian Wheat Growers' Federation
Weather and rainfall report from Longreach and surrounding districts
Rain and dust storms affected Longreach and far west districts with showers clearing by Sunday. Reports show varied rainfall amounts including two inches near Lucien's Creek and up to 210 in Cotswold. registrations from many towns listed as part of ongoing weather and drought relief notes.
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Meg Lee Recuel
Marlys
Wade
Louie
Longreach
Clive
Winton
Beneat
Sliiriey
Lucien’s Creek
Cramape
Goodverry Hills
Glenquilvcn
MD. Victoria
Royston
Arrilalah
Angledool
Bandon Grove
Iandra
Notws Downs
Kuosudel
Wesufield
Benares
Balranaid
Carisbrook
Kideraile
Goolma
Isu
Glenuse
Gallipoli
Lydia
Tne Grove
Wyraua
Bkityvale
Collingwood
Bins
Cotswold Tus
Couns
Lau
Audingham
Barcame
Navarre
Mynuna
Shirley
Man Fined For Failing To Pass On Right Side
Maurice Percy Mountford of Longreach pleaded guilty in Tuesday's Court of Petty Sessions to failing to pass another vehicle on the right on the Longreach Jundah road. He was fined £1 with 6 costs. in default 24 hours in the lock-up. Mr J S Milne represented the defendant. Mr P T Noone presided on the bench.
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Petty Selguins
Maurice Percy Mountford
Longreach
Longreach- Jundah
J. S. Milne
P. T. Noone
Additions to Oakley Kennels Bring Pedigreed Border Collies
Two highly pedigreed border collies arrived in Longreach to upgrade the Oakley kennels of Mar J Forrest. The dogs, from Kahauiara Kennels, cost £140 to land in Australia after a six day voyage from New Bath. They traveled by ship Tasman Sea, then flew Sydney to Brisbane and rail to Longreach. One older dog named Blue is granddaughter of the famous sheepdog Mac Junior, sold last year for 150 guineas.
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Mar. J. Forrest
Oakley
Longreach
Bath
Kahauiara
Australia
Tasman Sea
Sydney
Brisbane
Longreac
Bue
Mac Junior
Deputation to Premier on Registration of Wool Dealers
The Longreach mover Mr. D Barrett urges registration of wool dealers to curb stock theft. He cites Longreach cases where prove rests on ear notch retention under Pastures Protection Act as a deterrent. Mr. C E P Bell supports dealer record keeping and broader controls on wool and skin buyers.
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D. Barrett
Longreach
Queensland
C. E. P. Bell
Afracombe
Bell
Longreach Week movement aims to boost town beautification and a show of unity
A regional campaign plans a Longreach Week to beautify streets with garden plots and to inaugurate War Memorial approaches to the Show Grounds. The initiative, backed by the Longreach Residents Association in Brisbane and led by Mass A Stuanders, seeks country and town participation and a kickoff meeting on 19 November.
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Pwc
Dougtaueu
Penei Ut & Bushuid
Guspines
Te Danus
Beneral Cumumiiee
Imlual
bUusequeal Mweluige
Lungrewen
Bucal DoWles
Basu
Aiwuud
Glstrice
Cuun'laby
Bimbah
Blackall Fancy Dress Ball Captures School Spirit
The Lwte School held its annual fancy dress ball on Friday with Irene Pettit and teachers praising parents and workers. Judges Mesdames Austin Aubrey and Coleman announced awards for best costumes across age groups while children performed folk dances.
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Lwte
Frigay Migat
ADU
Lael Muwphiciy
Coslumos
Hur. A. EB. Pettit
Aubrey
Coleman
Nan Coolr
Ser- Messer
P. Davidson
Chelsea Pensioner
Best
G. Malouf
P. O'Brien
Pierrot
Pierrette
Ee Reo
Fresmaats
Vance G. Bauer
A. Choresie
W. Riggins
Bumble Bee
Vincent
A. Kinsey
Atery
C. Franks
Molors P. and
C. Sanders
Check of Electoral Roll Underway in Longreach District
Over eighty percent of eligible voters have had their names checked on the state electoral roll with further verifications due by November 14. Constable G Kleinschmidt and Constable Fels report ongoing checks in and around Longreach, noting many county residents have not yet submitted cards.
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G. Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt
Fels
Longreach
Tve
New Shire Clerk for Isisford Appointed
Mr Cheveaux, assistant shire clerk of Lure Shire Council, will begin as Isisford shire clerk on November 1. The council also named a works overseer and a grader driver. Dr H Behan, chair, said many applications were received and a rapid start to the works program is expected. A council vacancy will be filled at the next ordinary meeting on Friday, November 1.
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Cheveaux
Goire
Emerald cattle sale hampered by season and rain
A store cattle sale at Emerald faced restrictions and delays due to adverse season conditions and flooded yards after overnight rain. Prices for store bullocks aged 2 to 4 years ranged around £21 to £22 7/6, steers 2 years and older £19 to £11 1/5, and calves £13 10 to £16, with a mix of cows and calves also sold.
Emerald Property Sale After Hospital Visit Details
The sale involved Lara, part of the Emerald Downs property once owned by Copland and Cullen. Cullen held 21 802 acres and sold to F R Well after a hospital visit, including 700 cattle and 1800 sheep, with a price likely linked to the pastoral industry. Cullen will retire at Caloundra.
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Gragier
T. J. Cullen
F. R. Well
Lara
Emerald Downs
Copland and
Cullen
Caloundra
Gragiers Approve Tax on Ammunition for Pest Control
During the C. and N. Executive Meeting held Wednesday the council approved retaining sales tax on ammunition used for pest destruction. The motion passed authorizing its continued collection for pest control and livestock management.
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Gragiers
C. and N
Nominations Stream In For Stonehenge Candidates
Fragmentary report notes good nominations for Stonehenge with mentions of Wray and Windorah banding nominations. It indicates weights likely to be declared Monday or Tuesday and hints at a favorable zone near Seat or Worthy.
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Qecteres
Windorah
Yaruka
Worth a Memorial Roundup At Longreach Park
A fragmented report notes a hyserodrome hangar built by Qantas under licence from de Havilland. It discusses plaque wording and local opposition to street parking schemes, plus a police incident involving a goat chewing a constable’s hat and the need for a report.
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Qantas
de Haviland
Treveilers
Time sought in hotel improvement cases discussed with minister
A meeting occurred between hotel representatives and Education Minister Hon. G. H. Devries to push an improvement program. They aim to secure an A$8000 aid package for Longreach, with Devries to advise on the matter.
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G. H. Devries
Man
Devries
Longreach Liquor Act Breach Fines Imposed
In Longreach petty sessions three men faced penalties for liquor acts breaches. Johnson, butcher of Lyceum, pleaded guilty and paid fines with costs after a lock up detention. Mulholland paid a fine and costs or 48 hours in lock up. Henry James Lister and Leslie Charles Bionck were charged for incidents near the Masonic Hall during a September night. each paid fines and incurred lock up time.
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Longreach Cours
Johnson
Butcher
Lyceum
Albert Bol
Mulholland
Henry James Lister
Leslie Charles Bionck
Longreach
Dizon
Costa
Mae Cone
B.M
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Gee Suicide
Furiher
Koorvora
McKinlay
Strathfield
Kynune
WELK
Blackall
Isisford
Emerald Property Sale
Trigger Happy
Stonehenge
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