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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 31, 1952

Page

11

Roofs Fly In Sundays Cyclone at Westbury and Ilfracombe

Eyewitness reports describe a violent Sunday cyclone in the Ilfracombe area. G. Allen property at Westbury suffered roof and garage damage, Elmore men's quarters lost their roof, and logs were ripped from a Shearer's quarters at Kelso. Newstead structures, a 1000 gallon tank blown far, and a heavy caravan rocked perilously. The Newstead shearing shed, men's quarters, kitchen, and dining room roof were damaged. Dundonald petrol shed roof blown off. railway workers’ tents at Ilfracombe destroyed.

Westbury G. Allen Elmore Allen Kelso W. J. McMaster Ilfracombe Newstead J. W. Foulsham Lees Dundonald Sfracombe

Blood donors in Longreach reach 180 figure

Response to the blood appeal in Longreach was satisfactory with about 180 people grouped. Sister J England and the Red Mobile Blood Team arrived Saturday, began grouping Monday, left by Wednesday for Winton, and will return to Brisbane on Monday.

Longreach J. England England Winton Brisbane

Broken Shearing Pact Nets £31 in Industrial Court

Prosecutions in Barcaldine Industrial Court allege breach of contract by three shearers Bruce Kite C J Sloan and Robert Stuart. They were fined £10 each plus costs after admitting delays and refusing to shear at award rates leading to the breakdown of the agreement.

Barcaldine Bruce Kite C. J. Sloan Robert Stuart U.G.A Agharovs Bintion A. Watson Aw.u Kite Mr. Watson A. Alden P. T. Noone Sloan Stuart

White Forced Retirement After First Round Bout

Boxing card reports White retiring after a quick first round cut above the eye. Williams and White exchanged pace early as White pressed with strong lefts. The match showcased quick exchanges and noted the referee Mr. A. McKellar. Proceeds supported the club, with results spanning several rounds and bouts.

Togel M. Williams D. White White Sean Ion Wileon Tke Sung Baker

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