Vicious Storm Deluges Longreach District With Lightning
A severe Monday night storm drenched Longreach and surrounding areas with heavy rain and vivid lightning. Grass fires started near Thomson River and Tunburra while town recorded 96 points of rainfall. Lambing prospects improve as district wide showers boost water supplies and fat cattle demand remains strong at regional markets.
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Longreach
Thomson River
Tunburra
Aramac
Loncreach
Brisbane
Ttt
Rockhampton
Cannon Hill
Brockhampton
Alpha Wstrich
Dartmouth
Brixton
Winton
Tangerin
Emerald power house under council action and repairs
The Emerald Shire Council at a special meeting on 10 September discussed a letter from the Queensland Employers' Federation about power house staffing, with a motion to take no action and continue current shifts. An adjourned matter concerned A.W.U. Berd Shire communications.
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Emerald Shire
Queensland Employers’ Federation
A.W.U
Drs. Walz
Donaldson
This Week's Specials at Powers Store
Promotions list trousers and socks with bulk prices and stock limited. Overalls price 63 per pair, khaki work shorts 02 per pair, work socks 0 per pair. Postage must be added.
ANZ Bank Sees Stable Australian Economy For Months
The ANZ Bank quarterly review says despite reliance on overseas earnings and wool prices the Australian economy shows general stability. It notes steady factory output and investment, with export earnings likely similar to 1953 54. Risks include weak export prices and possible inflation control measures to maintain prudent spending.
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A.N.Z. Bank
Vond Hieng
Australia
Stock Movements Reported Across Multiple Routes and Owners
Weekly stock movements list large numbers of sheep cattle ewes and bulls loaded at numerous stations and carried to destinations including Cannon Hill Cramale Stracombe Longreach Rosebank and Garbuti. Several owners and railway crews are named with in charge supervisors and depots.
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Belmore
Cannon Hill
F. H. Rogers & Co
P. H
Railway
Oma
Lilydale
M. H. Walker
C. Ballard
Elibank
W. & B. Suva
A. Helin
Cramsie
H. Nelson
Leander
Anthur
National Contractors Pty. Ltd
A. J. Robertson
Cramate
B. Eyre
Depot
Winchcombe Carson Ltd
H. Hawkins
Rimbunda
Yanidilin
R. J. Woolcocks
D. Scott
Oxenhope
Cramsle
L. P. Stevenson
M. O'Neil
Longreach
Ivy Vale
Gindi
N. A. Danin
R. P. Coade
Pine Hill
Council meets on repairs and infrastructure proposals
The council discussed pump rods for Anakle Bon Accord repairs but funds were not granted. A flood gauge may be read by the Sapphire postmistress if placed conveniently. Medway Creek bridge extra work to be paid from a £2000 Treasury loan. The Electricity Commission has no authority to mandate compressors in manufacturing. A valve failure prompted a call to the power house manager for oil loss refund. Clerk to notify Titles Office with subdivision approval. Warranting drains at Housing Commission project to limit sand blockage. Stock route to follow current line with immediate action on new allotments. Public risk policy for park swings to be checked with State Government Insurance Office. The Chairman and Power House Manager presided.
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Petty Bensions
Emerald
A.W.U. v. Berd Shire
T. A. Foley
Kemmel
Cree
Ose
Stock Routes Board
Bogantungan
New Hospital
Depart of Lands
Zamia
Central Coastal Graziers' Association
Sapphire
Medway Creek Bridge
Treasury
State Electricity Commission
Aepere
Titles Office
Penrose
W. Smith
Hospital Road
Housing Commission
Exports Still Depend on Primary Products
A quarterly ANZ survey states Australia remains bound to primary products exports. The report notes market conditions and currency effects shaping the economy, with the outlook hinging on commodity prices and global demand.
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ANZ
United
Ington
Alpha Annual Masonic Ball Highlights and Winners
The Alpha Annual Masonic Ball at Zivetl Mall featured blue and white decor, a grand Red Parade in an elegant gown, and prizes for Best Married and other events. Winners included Miss Merlene Vagge, Mr Billy Beott, and Sharp ensembles worn by numerous attendees, with a lavish three-sittings knife and fork supper organized by Mrs. Plowman and Mrs. Stockwell.
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Ie Saas Wak 9
Ue Mahan Masonic Lodge
Zivetl
Mian Malcolm
Fire Shepherd
Merlene Vagge
Billy Beott
Ming Joan McDonough
Keith Richardson
R. Plowman
C Stockwell
Hespera
A.m
Export Drives Partial Shift in Trade Balances
Fragmented OCR text notes manufacturing industries shifting from imports to exports to reduce reliance on imports. Mentions Australia and Bank, with unclear context and garbled phrases about direct and indirect contributions and trade volumes.
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Australia
Conchamion
Mrs Thurecht Wins Consistency in Ladies Bowling Club
Mrs A J Thurecht defeated Mr B H Mite 136 in the Consistency contest final. The Mug Box Petition final is set early. recent results include Mrs Prior defeating Mr Williams 14-10 and a list of players such as Foley Cameron and O Rourke amid a 23-20 score.
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A. J Thurecht
BH. Mite
Prior
Mr. Williams
T. Foley
Yme
E. A. Cameron
H. Meacham
H. Camelia v
R.echt
E. O'Rourke
H. Mitchell
C. Moll
Ambiguous Fashion Notes From A Historic Event rosters
Fragmentary list of individuals wearing varied fabrics and colors such as black velvet red taffeta teal blue silk pink silk and white satin. Names include Marlene Gayler P Dooley Mi t Organga Mrs W Smythe Joan Freeman Fay A Miss N King Vivian Dunn Arnold and A Gayler among others with no clear event or role identified.
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C. Sypher
C. Stockwell
H. Seaman
Mrs. R. Sparrow
Mra. B. Chalk
Mra
G. Gamta
Miss Pauline
Mra. R. Reyes
Mies Beverley Foraythe
Mirs. J. Chamtere
T. Clews
Joan Alberta
D. Murray
Hicks
Miles Mheads
Ham
B. Day
Marlene Gayler
P. Dooley
Newer
W. Smythe
Mirs. T. Nuon
Joan Freeman
Blue Tate Abeer
Min Fay A
Miss Sheer
N. King
Vivian Dunn Arnold
A. Gayler
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