Bookmaker Cyril Swan Fined in Longreach Court
Cyril Swan a 42 year old bookmaker faced a gaming instruments charge after police searched his premises in Longreach on a warrant. He pled guilty and was fined 50 pounds with three months’ imprisonment but released on bail after payment. The case noted bets on Mey races and horse prices at Randwick.
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Lotgreach Court
City Beadons
Ry J Gaffney
Cyril Oderick Swan
Longreach
Camiman Gaming House
Aving Instrumenta
Caming
Poasenmdan
Immedi
Ewan
Hight
Watchhouse
Woo Sablen
Learn to Swim Campaign Draws Expert Instructor Visit
A central western initiative brings in an expert swimming instructor to boost local learn to swim programs. The campaign aims to improve safety and skills among residents through targeted coaching and public demonstrations.
Instructress Miss Goldsworthy Tours Central West Pools
Miss Irene Goldsworthy, Council swimming instructor, visits Longreach to coordinate with Shire Councils and assess local pools. She plans a week per center, instructing children in life saving and arranging support for towns from Blackall to Mt. Morgan. Her itinerary includes Barcaldine Aramac Blackall and other centres with dates in October and November.
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Ita
Mae
Ern
Irene Goldsworthy
Ufe
Thos
Miss Goldsworthy
Blackall
Aramar
Aramac
Mt. Morgan
Longereach Baths
Miles Goldsworthy
Longreach
Central-West
Winton
Rockhampton Motion on Dr Evatt Sparks Debate
In Rockhampton some union members show heightened interest amid claims linking Petrov espionage inquiry to Labour election prospects in 1954. Allegations by a Communist lawyer and Dr Evatt name Per can O Sullivan as a potential coauthor, affecting prestige concerns.
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Rockhampton
A. Y
Petrov
Labour
Oil
Evatt
Percan O'Sullivan
Emerald woman escapes fire after leaping from upstairs window
Mrs Jessie Wainwright, cook at Emerald Railway Refreshment Rooms, escaped a blaze that destroyed the quarters on Monday afternoon by jumping to an awning and then to the railway lines. She was treated for suspected pelvic fracture and burns. Fire origin traced to a chip bath heater under the stairs. damage about £1000. Railway staff William Vale and Clerk Dyer aided victims.
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Emerald
Irom Names
Jessie Wainwright
Wystairg
Wainwright
Emerald Hospital
Emerald Fire Brigade
H. G. Knock
William Vale
Dyer
Chief Trekker Seeks Branch Runs Across Far District
C. and N. Chief Teek embarked on a 2000 mile Land Rover trek to visit remote district branches. The itinerary covers Julia Creek Georgetown Binsaleigh Mt. Garnet Mareeba Charters Towers and Ingham.
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Land Rover
Julia Creek
Georgetown
Binsaleigh
Mt. Garnet
Mareeba
Charters Towers
Ingham
Altered School Hours at Longreach State School
The Longreach State School adjusts daily times to better fit daylight. Morning start shifts to 10.30 a.m. with a second period at 12.30 p.m. The afternoon session runs 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m., replacing the previous 9:30 a.m. start and 4 p.m. dismissal.
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Longreach
Capella Considers Dingo Fence Plan in Peak Downs Region
A Capella public meeting on October 16 will discuss fencing to enclose sheep lands from Peak Downs north to Clermont and south to Springcure. The Capella District Grazers' Association calls for action with A C M Allen attending, D C Easton as chairman and J Morrissey as vice chairman.
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Capella
Peak Downs
Clermont
Springcure
Grazers’ Association of
Central
Queensland
A. C. M. Alcen
Lung cancer rise linked to tobacco in Australia
Dr. Hubert Fowler warns the lung cancer pandemic is out of control as tobacco use climbs. Public alarm grows over rising deaths blamed on smoking and tobacco consumption trends mirror cancer mortality.
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Australia
Hubert Fowler
Victorian Anti-Cancer Council
Austra- Mans
Wider powers for health inspectors
The Health Inspectors Association of Australia seeks broader authority for Local Authority Health Inspectors in Queensland. Leader L W McDonald said current duties hinder rapid action against malpractices as State Inspectors must approve inspections, allowing adulterated food to reach consumers.
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Queensland
Health Inspectors’ Association of Australian
L. W. Mdonald
Brisbane
Queens
British Workmen Average Wage Compared Over Decades
The British male manual workers earned an average weekly wage of £12 7s in April 1964 in Australian currency, compared with £11 16s 4d in October 1963 and £4 6s 1d in 1838. Average hours worked across classes stood at 46.5 hours. The data are indexed to 1947=100 for release in the Ministry of Labour Gazette.
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U.K
Ministry of Labour and National Service
Ministry of Labour
Sheep Officer Transfer Sparks Department Clarification
An agricultural department official announced a personnel move amid questions over duties. The statement confirmed the transfer of a sheep supervision position while stressing continued oversight of livestock health and farm inspections.
Cattle Committee Meet in Innisfail Draws Big Delegation
The Cattle Committee of the Grasters Association of Central and Northern Queensland will hold a meeting in Innisfail on October 21 with many delegates. The visit includes W A Gunn of the United Graziers Association of Queensland and C B P Bell of the C N Association, plus others from Alpha to Normanton. Delegates will tour the experimental pasture station at South Johnston as part of the agenda. The event marks Innisfail’s first Cattle Committee meeting and highlights the district as a fattening region transitioning from farming. The conference has 31 acknowledgments and Rotary Club members may host Mr Gunn for a talk.
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Grasters' Association
Central
Queensland
Innisfail
United Graziers' Association of
Normanton
R. G. Wilson
Arso
A, C
Alden
South Johnston
Tnnisfail
Nmisfail Rotary Club
Gunn
Changes in Longreach Chamber Leadership and Austral Motors Rep
Mr A H Cartin resigns as secretary of the Longreach Chamber of Commerce and Youth Club president. Mr Carbis, now Austral Motors representative, covers Mackay to Maryborough and Winton, departs Sunday for Brisbane to assume new duties. The Chamber meets Monday to discuss appointing a replacement secretary.
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A. H. Cartin
Os SC
Longreach Chamber of Commerce
Clu
Carbis
Austral Motors
Mackey
Maryborough
Winton
Brisbane
Japan seeks more Australian wool imports
Japanese wool industry representatives urge the government to maintain the original 375000 bale import allocation for the 1954 fiscal year with 300000 bales to be Australian. They also propose a policy linking exports of wool goods to higher raw wool imports and an excess export value tax to fund additional wool.
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Tanayami
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Tokio
International Wool Secretariat
Roundup Rambles Include Evan Cameron Win and Lost Keys
A chaotic roundup features Evan Cameron winning a drawing at Bow Club events while declining a self prize. A motorist mislaid car keys during the weekend, found on a friend’s running board. Bank notes confusion arises as tellers mix notes, delaying daily balancing. toll of the road reports 1,008 fatalities in the June period. Australian savings rise with deposits up £7,087,000. West Dale ranches rumor counters claims of dude ranch holidays with jokes about Dingo Barrier.
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DALE
Wefegrine
Brake
Lands Department
Jack Bretter
Oil boring at Cleave head of the J. MacD Boyle Pty Ltd
A brief note from engineers and boring contractors J. MacD Boyle Pty Ltd discusses oil boring at Cleave head. The letter outlines project scope and urging coordination with site authorities.
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J. Macd. Boyle Pty. Ltd
Tank project halted by Shire Council in water vow
District Engineer Mr W announced the stoppage of a major water tank facility amid council action. The cap now stands at 90,000 gallons, with details on the commission’s stance provided.
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Rr Commission
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