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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1952
Page
15
A proposal to fund a new fire station via debentures bought by local insurers drew two responses, both expressing disinterest. One company would contribute about £447 14s 0d and £908 8s 2d in premiums over two years, with 20 year debentures.
A Greek christening took place in Longreach with a ceremonial service at a local church and Greek dishes served at a nearby party. Fr Vozaopian departed that day for Hell where he held a similar service.
Mother Ursula principal of Presentation Convent Longreach reported low uptake of secular education among students. She noted only 12 sat exams last year with 6 continuing to Junior, while this year’s junior candidates rose to 40. Exhibition of work and a concert followed the awards, with prize earnings used for basketballs and library books.
The Wyamond Jubilee of the Church of England Diocese of Central Queensland will be celebrated across the diocese on 2nd November. St Andrew’s Longreach Parochial Council has tentatively arranged ceremonies with a sub committee from the Women’s Guild coordinating. A service on 43rd November may start at 6 pm followed by a parish hall supper. The Bush Brotherhood history at Longreach will be highlighted. Longreach Parish was founded in 1895 and its diamond jubilee coincides in three years.
The Fire Board secretary, after 38 years, submitted his resignation at the last night’s meeting. Members hesitated to accept and left it on the table for the December session. O Rourke cited increased workload from other duties and the need for someone with more time to oversee the new Eagle Street fire station project.
Two choral songs were completed in the programme Angelus and Bleak Our Lovely Morning Land. The prize list will appear in the next issue.
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Two key fixtures headline the weekend as Colts clash Country and Agents on the concrete wicket while Cranes face Solleys. Colts veteran Clarrie Sutton notes new batsmen emerging, with Colts aiming to test depth and form against strong opposition.
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