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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
21
In fond and loving memory of our dear mother in law Sophia Peters who passed away in October 1951. To day recalls sad memories of a loved one gone to rest and those who think of her to day are the ones who loved her best. Inserted by Tom and family.
A fragmentary storm report notes early hours Monday with rain up to midnight. It mentions limited points realized and lightning activity with some comparison to rainfall, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The Barcaldine area lists Methodist and Presbyterian church services for Sunday October 12 1952 with times and ministers. The City Mutual Life Assurance Society of Brisbane announces a lost policy notice for Policy No 610454 for £200 on Reynolds Thomas Sleeman, declared lost. issue to Thomas John Sleeman, dated September 13 1949, advised by J M Hannan Manager Queensland Brisbane dated 26 9 52.
In hot dry conditions the Barcaldine Golf Club qualifiers saw Lloyd Jones and Plumb leading after the first two rounds. John Miller shone in B Grade with an 88 first round and won the E. Beer Trophy handicap. Lennon Trophy went to Miller with Plumb second and Whyte third.
Six players from each school faced off in a Friday tennis event at the Convent courts. The State School proved stronger overall though the match remained closely contested.
The Barcaldine bowling clubs farewelled Reverend Bennett on a Sunda gathering after more than three years of service. President Dawson Phipps praised his committee work and role as a selector. A book autographed by members was presented as a keepsake. Bennett thanked all, noting fond memories of Western Queensland bowling.
The Barcaldine list details travelers to Rockhampton Brisbane and Southport including Kav anagh Unsworth Swi Gordon Faulkner and Gibb along with Bill Plumb Dan Daly John Robinson and Vernon Holden on various trains and planes. Several departures return and future trips to Day Dream Island Adelaide Townsville and Gem Rock are noted with accompanying family passengers.
Barcaldine’s acacia trees, after a severe pruning months ago, sprout new green leaves as spring arrives. Recent rainfall and sap flow revive the street trees, renewing the town’s famed Western Queensland appearance.
Twenty two players from the men’s and ladies’ bowling club competed in the monthly spoons event. Rink match outcomes included Mrs Parnell’s trio winning 28-9 late burst, Rev Bennett’s rink edging Mrs Gribble 37-28, and Mrs Devery’s quartet defeating Doug Taylor 38-27 in a high scoring day.
The Longreach Bowling Club canceled seven‑team intertown games in Barcaldine due to rain. The Ra Theatre trophy was donated for the day. the green is closed for dusting, painting, and fence work as Breen faces a weekend closure.
The Mulgrave branch met with about 20 members presided by Mrs Sealy. They sent sympathy to the Holland family and planned get well messages. A new settler Mr P Dolan arrived at Mulgrave station. arrangements for settling him were discussed. Ten pounds was to be sent to Brisbane for Christmas parcels to Crayford Women’s Institute. A rest room and library renovation was proposed with quotes to Division before November. Mrs Williamson to prepare a plan and quotes. Hospital visiting duties for the month assigned to Mesdames Moran Bubb. next meeting hosts listed.
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