Winton and North-West Winton CWA 30th Annual Meeting
The report highlights a full year with 146 members and active hostel work. Financials show a small overdraft, a credit balance, and donations supporting meals, maintenance, and education. Elections elected Mrs I J McGil as President and Mrs G Elmes as Secretary, with a focus on volunteers and branch activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mian Cuirtu
Amoothly
Davey
Scots College
Warwick
Siglives
RO Althen
Uva
Binidents
I. J. McGil
M. Holm
Primaries Open In Winton As New North Gregory Hotel Shops Open
The Queensland Primary Producers Association Ltd joins a business surge in Winton with a new North Gregory Hotel building housing offices and shops. Manager Ton Bennett, long familiar in the district, will lead the Primaries branch alongside Dalgety Co and AMAL and F. Go Ltd as the town advances. Other openings include Wooderson and Co ladies wear, a milk bar by Covell, Mr W Short’s tailoring front shop, and A T Weedon Solicitor in the new complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland Primary Producers Co-operative Asociation Ltd
Winton
North Gregory Hotel
Ton Bennett
Bennett
M. P, Veness and Co. Ltd
Prinma
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
AMAL
F. Go. Ltd
Tst Mikes
Woodercon and Co
Amilk Bar
Picture Theatre
D Covel
W Short
A. T. Weedon
Family Affair Dr Steel Wins Club Championships
In a Sanjay runover over 24 holes for members and 27 for associates, Dr. Steel dominates the finals. She defeats L Andersen five and play to 1, while Pat Rutledge beats Jack Mellick by six holes in B Grade. Mrs E Steele upsets Mrs A Thomson for the ladies title. H Parker also wins comfortably over V Douglas. A stroke event sees R Tierney nett 10 ahead of R Hogan nett 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Tierney
R. Hogan
R. Johnson
J. Yates
F. Norris
R. Urquhart
T. Yule
Associates
H. Parker
E. Steel
TI. Stephens
V. Douglas
Julia Creek Hosts State CWA President Visit
Local .C.W.A. branch welcomed Mrs. Roberts State President with an afternoon tea in Julia Creek last week. Accompanying her was Mrs. Moir North Western Divisional President. Attendees included Mesdames Blanch Glasson Dalling Dalling Hennesy Blyth Taylor Notre Peace and Miss Hennesy. Hennesy chauffeured the guests during part of the journey. Work has resumed on the new Convent building expected to finish soon. Right Reverend Bishop from Townsville was a flying visitor to Julia Creek and stayed with Rev. Fr. Devereux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
McCmi
Nambour
Ruth Fwtring
Tew
C.W.A
Gregory Terrace
Brisbane
Ruth Patriax
New Pram
Bray
Dents
Mesdames Holm
Lenton
D. Byrce
Mesdames Peters
J. Mitchell
Roberts
Julia Creek
Moir
Nelis
Mesdames Blanch
Glasson
Dalling
Hennesy
Blyth
Taylor
Notre
Peace
Ear Viviers
O. Campbell
D. Campbell
J. Mathews
Miss Hennesy
Kavanagh dominates Winton Club Championships doubles and singles
Kavanagh claimed the singles title and with his brother Jack won the men's doubles. He also captured the mixed doubles with Miss Hogan. Miss Kay Hatfield won the ladies singles and partnered with Miss Hindom to win the ladies doubles. The event featured high‑level play despite a small field and included a notable effort by R Edmonds who fought on before cramps forced a retirement in the final men’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Kavanagh
Winton
Jack
Miss
Lub
R Edmonds
Leu Cramps
K. Hatfield
P. Hindon
Mesdames
Aitken
McLoughlin
P. Howns
PF Wemyss
Cowell
Po Winters
Mines Hatfield
Bindom
P. Howe
Wemyss
R. Edmonds
C. Savage
L. Mutton
Miss Bates
J. Kavanagh
G. Kennedy
Miss Hatfield
R. Kavanagh
Miss P. Hogan
M. Robertson
FR. Aitken
R. Winters
R. Kay- Savage
C. Ritchie
Kennedy
Garrney
Kavanagh
Edmonds
Gavage
Throuch Ilness
Kavanach
Gaffney
Coughlin
Mutton
Copeland
Palmer
Winters
Pratt
Ritchie
Seraee
Robertson
Hawkins
Kavinea
Sayv
Winton Social News Details Travels and Visits
Mr Allan Johnston arrives in Brisbane for a few days on business followed by Mrs J Cooper and others traveling to Melbourne and Brisbane. Several residents depart on Thursday by Milander and Midlander for Bundaberg Cairns Sydney and Adelaide. The McGregor couple return from eight months of holidays between the north and south while visiting their son, the stock inspector, in Mundingbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Johnston
Brisbane
J. Cooper
Melbourne
Arkinstall
Isa
Clanchy
Steve Wall
W. Wall
Bundaberg
Ae Phil Neilson
Johnson
W. O'Connor
Viceser
Midlander
W. McGregor
Winton
Eie
Orth
South
Perrin
Cairns
Sydney
Adelaide
Mrs. McGregor
Io Mundubbers
J. Johnston
Graham Elmnes
Kielo
Townsville
M. Hosier
Hughenden
H. Clarke
Clarke
Leeson
Lea McQueen
C. R. Brabngton
Elsie Danes
Priday
Eeofee Creek
Mrs. Snr
Parser
Church Bazaar Raises Over £200 at Parish Hall
The Church of England Ladies' Guild held a bazaar and dance in the Parish Hall, attracting attendees despite bushfire fears. Profits topped £200 with stalls for tea cakes, linen, sweets, toys, and a jumble run by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
Church of England Ladies’ Guild
R. Scinielis
I Shaw
E. Perry
C. Finn
Whillespie
H. Coughlin
C. Philipson
Corcoran
Whitbread
S. Yates
R. Gall
W. Barty
D Bryce
Winton Shire Council By laws Special Meeting Note
A special meeting of the Winton Shire Council records a resolution to amend Part 2 of Chapter 9 of the by laws. The amendment concerns the use and placement of goats with a quoted line about more than twelve goats including skids. R. C. Palmer is named as Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
R. C. Palmer
National Fitness Learn to Swim Campaign Starts
Residents are advised that swim instruction will be given at Winton by Lancuctress Golds worthy from Thursday October 1954 to Wednesday October 18, 1944. Classes run for children ages 7 to 14 from 3.30 am to 9.00 am and 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Other classes are 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton Shire
Winton Club Seeks Applicants for Stoward Posts and Wages
Winton Club calls for applicants for steward positions with stated wages and conditions. Applications with references must reach the Secretary by Friday October 15. The notice lists living-in arrangements and eligibility details amid other society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton Club
Bush Fire Destroys 11000 Acres in Winton District
A dry season sparked a lightning strike near Hexham woolshed, igniting a large blaze that spread to Lana Downs. Volunteers from nearby properties, totaling 50 to 70 men, fought the flames through the night with 15 firefighting units. About 4000 acres at Hexham and 7000 at Lana Downs were affected. 120 sheep burned but later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Hexham
Lana Downs
Jack Fetherstonhaugh
F. Wemyss
A. Gitwon
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Winton C.W.A
Mrs. McGill
Fear
Egesioey
Kita
Alan Bray
B.ds
G. H. Devries
Mrs. Steel
Bishop Bs Ao
Julia Grek
Devereux
Winton Tennis Championships
Roohing
Hatfieh
Altken
P. Hogan
K Hatfields
Winton Personal
Winton Shire Council
the Mail Order
Central
Queensland
P.O
William Street
Rockhampton
R. M. Williams
C.O.D
Mellick
Grocers and Draper
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