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Longreach Leader in Longreach, Queensland

24 Oct 1952

Page 12

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Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1952

Page

12

Bushfires and floods threaten Emerald region lands

Local reports describe continued bushfires near Emerald Downs and Cudenwarra with outbreaks at Theresa Creek and Lara. The Selma Weir near Emerald may supply town water, now 16 feet deep, holding up to 20 feet, while cool spells and rain absence persist. Two brothers injured in tree felling near Anakie. a homestead fire at Glendarwell is contained. A 75 year old retiree from Donegal, Maude MacGinley Sullivan, dies in Queensland. Cattle sale canceled due to low bookings. Black Soil Itch noted. Emerald CWA meeting elects officers and notes hostel fund status.

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Selma Springawee Beaseneagan Noroa Emerald Emerall Emerald Downs Cudenwarra Emerald Council Theresa Creek Lara T. J. Cullen Codenwarra T. C. Daniell Glengallen Ottulor Glendarkiwell Homestead Glendarwell Timmins James P. Harth Anakie Leslie J. J. Mac Ginley Madee Oindle School Eewomba Sie Donegal Jeremiah Sullivan Springsure Pittworth Manly Shane Dixon Lermont ALP Australia J. H. Loch Ced Brisbane Percy C.W.A O'Rourke T. C. Daniels Gibeon Meadames B. Skelton E. G. Bell N. Plowman Meechimer Nielson Marshall H. Dennis
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Winton Shire Council Grants Water Rights and Purchases Policy

Council meeting decisions include resuming water facility control if caretakers fail to act, endorsing leases, and naming Middleton as best watering site. Purchases will be spread among local firms, tyres included, with protest noted against single-source repairs. Road works progress across multiple routes. Safety measures raise water tower height and restrict under-14 access. Alsatian dog bylaws stay. interference issues addressed. temporary COR depot permit granted.

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Stock Routes Winton Shire W. Ash Apsley Butcher's Creek Rum Creek Middleton Messrs. M. Brushe N. Lenton W. Gillespie A. Thompson J. Maddison Stamford Muttaburra Olio Malboona Wanocra Donald Downs Wongan Ascot Ayrshire Downs Wando Mayne
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Windy Start Gives Way to Warmer Days In Julia Creek

Weather eased from very windy conditions last week in Julia Creek as temperatures rose. Local reports note calmer days ahead with sustained warmth and upward trends.

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School Committee Meeting Highlights and Matters Discussed

Mr J Kaeser chaired the State School Committee meeting in the absence of Mr J P Green. The head teacher Mr J C Wilson announced three new power points and two lighting points for the building and thanked Mr J C Carden Collins for a silver cup donated for inter house competition. The frust issue for free distribution to pupils was in poor condition with up to sixty percent to be re allocated. The new age based admission rule for next year allows six year olds born in 1953 to start school at year beginning. A special meeting was set for Ing u a D own threw her B Week. Secretary Jones resigned and Mr Kaeser assumed secretarial duties.

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J. Kaeser J. P. Green J. C. Wilson Department of Public Instruction J. C. Carden- Collins Bezuma Jones Tulane
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