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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1952

Page

14

Aramac and Muttaburra Council Camp Fire Gutted

Fire gutted the Aramac and Muttaburra council camp at the borehead in Muttaburra on Saturday morning causing about £2000 in damage. The Main Roads Commission property including the bore, fences, boots, bedding and stretchers were destroyed. Muttaburra Fire Brigade led by Superintendent A J Latinchon fought the blaze. cause is unknown.

Council Aramac Muttaburra Main Roads Commission Mullaburra

Brave act saves pog during camp fire in Muttaburra

A fire burnt out the Council camp in Muttaburra on Saturday. Mr Sonny Bow performed a courageous act by freeing one dog chained at the camp. The fire was contained with no one hurt.

Council Muttaburra Humanes Sonny Bowdem

Movements and Livestock Removals in Muleburra District

list of sh ock movements and consignments Sept in Muleburra district includes mixed camels sheep and cattle from multiple owners to Aramac and Wyara with totals such as 2100 ewes and 2800 wethers. Also notes office collections for Muttaburra CP89 including State Government Insurance Main Roads and Taxes totaling 478 18 0.

Sepwmoer Muleburra Iuiwewing Birratuunia Aramac J. & Swanson Birracannia C. H G. H. Marvell Fotus R. Lind Ewes Rockwood Muttahurra A. K. Austin Blackwall F. Brown Murtivering Mitchell Bros Tijuana Tragowel A. Cole Ingleside A. J. Graham Somerset ‘Transport Warrandarog Burdell Orracombe W. Duncombe M. Bailey Muttaburra Wyara Corfield Wyara Pastoral Co S. Perry Gelebele Aruniac D. Robaulx and Co R. Crow C.P Main Roads Commission

Old Aramac Identities Pass On

A well known Aramac station worker and community member Simon Henry Lockhart died in Aramac Hospital on October 3 at age 75 after weeks of illness. Survived by wife Anne Cameron and son Ronald slain years ago at Aramac Station, he left a large family including siblings and in laws. Rev Johnstone conducted his funeral in the Aramac cemetery.

Aramac Simon Henry Lockhart Simon Lockhart Copperfield Royal Howel Kingsborough Reedy Joseph Angus Chechton Kenneth BE. W. Bowyer Griffith Agnes Lockhart Johnstone Jones Bor Midlands England Pisher Rockhampton Tara Mare Reuben Molineaux Aracec

Muttaburra Hospital Nurses Offered Seasonal Bonus

The Muttaburra Branch of the Central and Northern Graziers Association offers nurses a £50 incentive and a £60 six month bonus for service between August 1 1952 and January 31 1953. The plan, the highest yet, covers all nursing staff and aims to maintain six nurses when fully staffed.

Muttaburra Hospital Muttaburra Central and Northern Graziers” Association

New Hospital for Muttaburra Plans and Needs

A meeting notes plans for a new hospital in Muttaburra due to derelict facilities. The current building suffers from termite damage and structural decay, with requests for a hot water system X ray room and dental clinic. A donor, Mr Templeton, funded an X ray unit and table and the board seeks space and equipment transfer from Longreach.

Ion ‘Quee Department of Health and Home Affairs Meatrow Chiairman P. T. Noone Buin A. Templeton Acacia Downs

Aramac Obituary Notes Hill Family Loss and Local Figures

Mrs. Dorothy Egan and Mrs. Mira Ryan of Aramac are linked to local events. The Hill family mourns James Hill who died at 73 in Aramac Hospital, following sister Agnes Peterson of Brisbane. James, born in Aramac, was a dependable station hand and cricketer who earned trophies in youth.

Dorothy Egan Mira Ryan Aramac Jones C.W.A Egan Johnstone James Hill Hill James Aramac Hospital Agnes Peterson Brisbane Aramiac

Aramac Shire Council Dumps Engineer Amid Budget Plan

The Aramac Shire Council, at its recent Veloper meeting, voted to dispense with the shire engineer, citing economy. The motion cut the post’s notice to three months and aims to save about £1400, contrasting with the 1951-52 overspending. Plans for Muttaburra pool and waterworks progress await. the council notes the engineer’s role in road and culvert work over 17 months, despite high revenue from rates this year.

Muttaburra SWITC G. H. Devries G. Littl Aramac Tennis Club Memorial Park Aranac Hunnam Counec Hanoma Topee Aramac Hannam Reedy Creek Muttajurra

Kruschen Salts Banner Claims Worldwide Well Being

A promotional piece touts Kruschen Salts as a health booster for adults worldwide. It features testimonials from men and women of various ages who credit the product with a year of improved well being.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Somerset Garage Aramac Radio Sales and Service P.O Booker Street Aramac Buppliers Beward Astor and Air Chief Ra.c.q Barcaldine Vulcanising Works Barcaldine P.O. Box Aramac Motors PHONE Chrysler Plymouth de Soto Dodge Cars Fargo Utilities Vanguard Triumph Ferguson Gem and Bantam Aramac and Muttaburra Anene Amuwaance Gumuultlee UY Lockhart Aramac Council Wilh Marathon Hotel Lorelle D. Hadgraft Queensland Queen Street Sciatica Selatica G. A. Cassimatis Products Bergers Paints and Enamels
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