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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

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Longreach Shire Council Finances Report Details

The Longreach Shire Council meeting adopted the 1954 financial report showing funds and balances. It lists water and power accounts, rates, loans, and expenditures with figures for subsidies, works and services, and loan payments.

Merune Tanareach Minaner Conetition Waler Yy Fund Urie Talanen Fale Atcousta Smi Wun Ewu Bleewsta Malitensare Lowy

Council Loan Application Hearing Sparks Debate

A Monday meeting discussed a £1250 loan to aid purchase of a residence. Chairman Gr. MB Ed. noted the council's concerns as the electrical repairs and loan details were reviewed. Attendees debated the legitimacy of the application and potential next steps.

Arulages Counel

Covell News Brief From Monday Shire Hall Meeting

A brief report outlines a Monday gathering at Shire Hall regarding Covell matters. No further details provided in the fragment.

Flats and Lodging Houses Reported to Council

The Health Inspector reported on flats and lodging houses inspected in Mats and Todging hours. Several properties were found non compliant with by laws and registration recommended. Notable sites included Cochran and Cochran Swan Bridge and Lonereart Motor Co Ltd with two flats and Kinginthe Bridge with three flats. Issues noted included shared kitchens, inadequate sanitation and gender separated facilities. Recommendations call for improvements and periodic checks until works are completed.

Anthay Grige Longreachshire Council Wan Cochran and Cochran My Street Mixa KT McGovern Swan Bireel Ovel Lonereart Motor Co. Ltd Mra Ellis Ans SF Murney Reaubert

Lord Mayor of Bria ntane Sees Courtesy Parade

Alderman Fe Mabrin led a ceremonial procession Friday night as council members prepared for ongoing actions. The event marked the start of formal steps toward future plans in Longreach.

Briantane Ainick

Agricultural High School Support by Shire Council

A report notes Longresen Shire Council backing a proposal by the Chamber of Commerce to establish an Agricultural High School in Central Quewna land. The Chamber cautions the government might act if the council delays, with comments from Gr W G Allen and Dr RR Ed King praising local agricultural work but calling for clearer commitment.

Longresen Chamber of Commerce Quewna Land Counett W. G. Allen Cool

Sunday games set with Sollaya Cole clash and a Country bout

Sunday schedule lists Sollaya versus Cole at 9:00 a.m. and Country against Agents Crates at 2:00 p.m. The selection shows Colts led by D Grant Sutton and others, with Granes captain A Navier and a roster including B McDeanell Pearce Gearke Carer and more.

Sollaya Cole D. Grant C. Sutton Nehmer H. McDonald J. Macdonald V. Clarke C. Williams Granes A. Navier B. McDeanell K. Pearce A. Gearke FP. Carer Cries G. Gran Frome Yuta Rca Waisen R. Perrin

Dog Control Report in Longreach Notes 191 Dogs

Health Inspector Mr E R Griggs reports Longreach dog control shows 191 dogs registered by end of September. Authority granted to inspect and seize unregistered dogs after October. Officials emphasize enforcement and compliance with council orders.

E.R Griggs

Commonwealth Employment Office Appoints New Staff

The Commonwealth Employment Office announces several appointments and changes in personnel. Individuals including Me KA Whant and A.J. Hoey are noted in connection with barauay and midwiiey roles, with mentions of North Guernnland and related postings.

Bararauy A.J. Hoey

Fragmented Birth and Death Row From Quventland Records

An OCR fragment reports counts of births and deaths in a quarterly period at Quventland with unclear dates and names. It references a rise in births alongside mentions of marriages and deaths, noting an aggregate figure of 242 and other unreadable lines.

Quventland

Police Car Initiative Attracts Investor Interest In Ipswich

A Brisbane funded police vehicle project described by a local committee member aims to dispatch a new car to Ipswich soon. The initiative involves a notable investor and plans to design and deploy the vehicle within weeks.

Tj Liev Aglnengan Brisbane Rover

Longreach Debate Ends With Brisbane Official Remarks

A garbled report from Friday night shows Lord Mayor of Brisbane addressing the audience as Mr. Byrne interacts about Roberts and the company Eoree. The speech references Brisbane Council and a return to Brisbane with mixed reactions from participants.

Sretnse Roberts Alla Byrne Brisbane Bristane

New State for Central Coupell Headline Review

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a central state change proposal with names and locations unclear. The text hints at political shifts and possible regional implications without concrete dates or actors.

Vermin Receiver Appointed After Longreach Meeting

In a Longreach council meeting held on Nomtay, discussions addressed the disposal of vermin. It was decided to appoint a replacement for the vermin receiver position previously held by Mr R A Barrin, Shira Clerk.

Shira R.A. Barrin Longreach Pire Council Nomtay

Inspection of Tow Streets Report to Lomuresals Shire Council

The Houston Inspector Mr. E R Griges reported to Lomuresals Shire Council that regular supervision of streets and premises regarding Waite water disposal had been carried out. Inspections covered grain carriers and flats tenements and lodging houses were visited for registration and complaints were found resolved.

Hla Lomuresals E.R. Griges

Tractor Incident Rumor Surfaces in Fragmented Text

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a tractor loaded truck incident with confusion over wording. Readable parts reference a tractor loaded truck skidding and a turning maneuver, but details are unclear.

Building Control Gutting Work Grants September Approvals

Health Inspector Mr E R Griggs reported at the meeting of Ae Longreach on Monday that permissions were granted to J Bulsoo Grane Street garage Vacuum Of Company drum platform FP Tre n Street dairy touting £200 Meacham tree coning £500 Pr belion This Sent aivers on a contig £96 C Stevenson Sa ae ET Rove OF warace for the sroeisoc of the nw Gone vent. Vending service from the architects for a tank met was withheld in line with sewerage by laws.

Fermigaton E.R. Griggs Ae Longreach J. Bulsoo Grane Street Vacuum of FP. Tre N Street Belion Aivers C. Stevenson

Longreach Brief Notices Read Incomplete Local Cues

Fragments from a historic newspaper page show partial names and terms like Bere Longreach and Seinter with unclear context or dates. The legible bits suggest a local notice or staffing snippet, but full details remain unreadable.

Longreach Shire Council Accepts Two Tenders Totalling £48221

At its Monday meeting, Longreach Shire Council approved two tenders worth £48,221 18s 9d for sewerage pipes and the erection of a new grandstand at the Show Grounds. The grandstand contract totals £11,800 with additional costs and monthly payments outlined by the chairman and clerk.

Longreach Gounddt

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