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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1954
Page
1
A chaotic Labour Party faces internal strife as Dr Evatt battles for leadership with Federal Executive backing and caucus opposition. Factional clashes, charges over loyalty, and the Red China debate threaten party unity amid calls for critical reform and possible leadership challenges.
A Capella public meeting on October 16 investigated a dingo barrier fence scheme in Peak Downs Shire. J Morrissey chaired with F F Roberts, F Speamer Smith, and A C M Alden present. A sub committee was formed to map the fence line and landholder views, with a further meeting planned to review the report.
The Lord Mayor Alderman F Roberts tells council that Be Beech and West Centre towns are divisive, praising water supply, growth prospects, and city amenities while omitting tour costs to ratepayers of Greater Brisbane. The remarks prompt scrutiny of funding and fiscal impact.
The text notes William Calwell's isolation within the Labour Party, accusing him of abandoning loyalty to Dr. Evatt and signaling readiness to “bury Caesar.” It mentions his lack of public speech last week while privately active, highlighting internal party tensions and leadership doubts.
Longreach Chamber of Commerce moves to block changes to the Rockhampton Brisbane mail train schedule. Western travellers, especially mothers with children, would face about nine hours waiting in Rockhampton. Officials, shire councils, and the Minister for Public Instruction are urged to oppose the alteration and seek adjusted connections for Western lines.
A spokesman said exports would help hold costs and maintain supply as delays extend to three months. The wait for Holden cars has grown this year, impacting Queensland and overall market timing.
Readers see the Longreach Leader reporting a Gallup poll about leadership. The article notes public interest in the figure named Leader and mentions polling outcomes and local context.
A.M.L. and Co. Ltd reports one year old wethers sold at 130 shillings in Brisbane this week. Demand remains strong for young wethers and ewes while old ewes are hard to move. Store cattle, cows and calves, and fattening bullocks are described as in good demand with several large lots listed and prices noted.
Industrial Magistrate Mr G Mill at Winton fined Harold Dawson £25 in one case £20 in another and £5 in a third alleging breaches of the Industry Award the Station Hands Award and the Workers Accommodation Act 1952 Courts noted nine offences in early cases and that materials shortages and contractor delays hindered compliance Dawson claimed the oversights were caused by difficulty obtaining materials and suitable builders.
Bert Khan on Emu Street pleaded guilty in Summong Court to a motor vehicle number plate defect and a 10 shillings fine with costs. Police warned owners to keep plates compliant and motorcycles to have efficient silencers or face court action. Senior Sergeant Pfhugradt urged compliance to reduce future notices.
Roundup highlights rapid church building in Melbourne with 208 volunteers and 110 workers on other projects. Notes about toys, many made in Britain or Australia, facing competition from Japan and Germany, with Australian products praised for workmanship. Mentions upcoming civic events, lighting plans, and a Call to Civic Week urging community service and Rotary involvement across New South Wales and the state.
Cost of living figures show a fall of 1 cent in the six capital wards and 2 cents in other areas in the September quarter. Index movements record reductions of £10 18s in wards and £16 19s under state awards. The State Industrial Court later increased the state award to £11 5s.
Redistribution moves for Austrase 121 Federal are expected soon with state electoral commissions to be appointed after the final census. The changes could yield only one new seat, likely affecting Al.
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