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Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1952

Page

5

Plans to attract top Australian artists to the country

Rev A W Laurie proposes inviting leading Australian artists to perform in country towns to inspire local children. The plan includes possible concerts funded by the committee and potential visits by artists like Peter Dawson or Harold Williams. Mr Shell supports feasibility and may provide artist lists.

A. W. Laurie Sidney May Shell Queensland Australian Broadcasting Commission Laurie A.B.C Peter Dawson Harold Williams Sholl Longreach

Long Reach State School Ball Postponed to October 31

The Long Reach State School Junior Fancy Dress Ball was postponed to Friday night October 31 due to prevailing epidemics. The School Committee reported a credit balance of £14 14s 11d from the committee, with plans for art gallery purchases and copies from Melbourne Art Gallery during Christmas. The committee also urged kerbing and channelling near the school and sought bitumen work for access in wet weather.

Longreach Ae G. Casearl

Bonus Payments In Long Reach For Wildlife Counts

Renee lists bonuses for the Long Reach area covering 19 dingoes 101 foxes 50 eagle hawks and 2 eagle hawk eigs plus a pig.

Renee Popes

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