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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1952
Page
21
A subsidy of £1,630 has been approved to fund the hostel project. The Branch, with approval, will proceed to furnish the hostel and designate a special sub-committee to manage preparation and ongoing work.
Work has started on a combined Main Roads and Council project to bitumen surface sections of Oakpop and Ash Streets as part of a long range plan. The initiative aims to connect east and west streets to Beech Street, the main north-south artery, with Ash Street and Nilson Street to Plane Street also receiving treatment. Bitumen footpaths will link Oak and Ash Streets, following last year's Oak Street footpath treatment from Willow to Plane Streets.
Ken Jones of Barcaldine received a nasty leg wound last Sunday night after climbing a doorway at the Wellhoures Scout quarters. He fell while inspecting an interior door in darkness and required twelve stitches at the hospital.
Ladies of St. Peter's Parish hosted a farewell for Mrs. J W Bennett wife of the retiring rector before her England trip. The Hall featured flowers and afternoon tea with musical items by Mrs J D Bennett and Mrs C H Wilson. Gifts included a handbag and entree dish from Mrs J G Miller and a brush set for Pamela.
Engraved announcements indicate the State School annual sports are to be held soon with boys and girls in training. Events are set on the State School grounds this year, with a future move likely to the Show Grounds as planning progresses.
Ee ee Eat Menennns Te Born in Swindon England sixty six years ago came to Australia with his father and siblings and settled in Croydon. He enjoyed golf in sport and left a large family including sons Jack Boy Barcaldine and daughter Mrs Mallett Alpha. Survived by brother Alf Cairns and two sisters Mrs Holt and Mrs Williams Kane. Daughter Mrs Baker predeceased him. Funeral from the Church of England to Barcaldine cemetery conducted by Rev J W Bennett with many relatives present.
The State School Annual Fancy Dress Ball, held in November, often sells out as children in costumes fill the venue. Parents dedicate effort to costumes and the event has grown into a celebrated community night with notable splendor and turnout.
The Head Teacher Mr Walter sanctioned a visit by a team of cricketers from the school to observed practice and interschool exchange matches.
Fourteen members of the Bar caldine Rife Club competed for the Dave Miller Trophy. Russ Tibbits won with an 87 off rifle score, while Sophy aeig led the list with 88. Ten shots were fired at 300 yards and 11 at the cur, with strong shifting winds throughout the event.
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