Referendum Interest in New State Proposal North Queensland
A reader letters column notes a report on the 20 local government area survey for a proposed New England Northern State. The poll found 17 percent in favor, with Ashford Shire at 87.8 percent and Severn 85.4 while Ulmarra reached 64.7. The piece discusses implications for councils in North and Central Queensland and mentions the broader push toward self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ope
Mt Morgan
Cueenstind
Filroy
Rockhampton
Cxport
Pierre
Cre. C. A. M
G. Hoare
Counels
Queensland
New England
N.S.W
Ashford
Liverpool] Plains
Severn
Ulmarra
Queensland Clay Target Team Sets New Standard at Roma
The Queensland team scored 471 points of 500 in the state clay pigeon shoot at Roma last year, with W Turner and O W Smith among shooters. This year’s lineup includes M Bassett, K Cameron, J Raleigh, W Chand le, L Haessler, Tess Ferrier, T Akerg, H Rothwell and Keith Cameron, with Cameron winning the state shoot in a dead heat with Tom Avers. A political note follows on New South Wales’ Marne bid for state creation and decentralisation urged by Ulrich Ellis of New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Roma
Gueensland
W. Turner
Goundswind
O. W. Smith
Chirleville
M. Bassett
Surat
K. Cameron
J. Raleigh
Clara Creek
W. Chandle
L. Haessler
Tess Ferrier
T. Akerg
Charleville
H. Rothwell
Keith Cameron
Tom Avers
Objections to Rail Overtime and Coal Stage Safety
A combined A.R.U. and A.F.U.L. meeting in Rockhampton last week backed a 48 hour work week for enginemen by a 2 to 1 vote and referred the decision to state executives. The union urged new coal chute and platform safety measures after a fatality and demanded prompt repairs within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.R.U
A.F.U.L
F. Campbell
Rockhampton
Ar.u
A.p.u.le
Townsville
Campbell
Fockhampton
Minister For Transport
Mr. Duggan
Prete Unie
PB T
Sieen Walt
M.Y.P.A Concert in Barcaldine Brings Funds Boost
The M.Y.P.A concert at Barcaldine and Longreach Hall drew strong attendance last Thursday with Rev H Smith as compere. The event raised funds totaling £106 for the Longreach group. Over 20 items from prior plays were presented, and transport from local venues aided the show’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.ly P
Loreach Blyf.a
Date Change for Blackall Prize Shoot
The Blackall Rifle Club relocates its Prize Meet from October 2 3 to October 5 10 due to member discussion. The Thornleigh Shield, donated by Mr W H Hart and family of Leigh Blackall, funds the event. The club clarifies cash from the one club may coach the B Grade team regardless of other factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackall Rifle Club
Thornleigh
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New England New State Movement
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the Corner Cafe
Bowling Green
Eagle Street
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