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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

9

Librarian's Offer Refused over Longreach School of Arts

Longreach town council declined to establish a free public library service now but agreed to consider painting and minor improvements to the School of Arts building next year. The State Librarian proposed 750 children's books and 250 non fiction volumes plus a four month librarian at no council cost to organize a modern library.

Stapleton School of Arts Longreach Atherton Mt. Isa R. R. Edkins BR. A. Harris J. Forrest Tild Cownell W. G. Allen Forrest Dr. Allen

Longreach Rodeo Seek Yard Use From Show Grounds

The Longreach Rodeo Association asked the Shire Council to allow use of the existing sale yards outside the Show grounds as pound yards. Council to place supervision under its officers and Dr J Forrest to represent the council on the matter. Plans show the yards would be satisfactory and improved from current conditions.

Longreach Rodeo Association Shire Council R. R. Edeins Dr. J. Forrest Dr. Forrest Porrest

Longreach Council debates pool plans and funding

The council discusses acquiring complete swimming pool plans from Townsville, securing loan permission of £30,000, and maximizing subsidies. Funds in hand total £6,831 11 2, with £3,753 13 3 from War Memorial and £3,017 17 11 from Back to Longreach Week. The plan approval from Brisbane is required before progress.

J. G. Walker A. O'Neill War Memorial Committee Longreach Week R. R. Edking Mt. Isa Townsville Longreach Walker R. A Harris Brisbane

Employees' Statement Books New Supplies Available

New stock of statement books from the Printing Co priced at 30/ each including tax and postage.

the Printing Co

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