Muttaburra Red Cross function draws strong crowd
An excellent turnout filled the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Muttaburra for a Red Cross fundraiser and variety show. Dr Arrattas spoke on Red Cross origins and its peace time activities, while Mr G Lee recalled wartime hospital work. local musicians provided music and a euchre prize was won by Mrs J Hudd and Mr J Lawrence. Personal notes list visitors for the upcoming electricity scheme switch-on, including Hon G H Devries and Mr Neil Smith.
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RED Cross
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Muttaburra
The
Red
G. Lee
Arratta
Colleen Wilson
Shirley Hopwood
T. Teys
E. Childers
Aramac Bank Officials on Transfer
Two changes in Aramac Banks staff were gazetted. Bank of New South Wales manager B L Chippindall transfers to Wallumbilla on December 5 with Mrs Chippindall and two children. successor is Mr Shearer. Brian Cuthbert arrives to take over the National Bank teller role from J Ferguson who moves to Brisbane. A school film show at Aramac State School aims to boost attendance with free admission during a Tuesday meeting.
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Aramac
Bank of New South Wales
B. L. Chippindall
Wallumbilla
Chippindall
Barbarah
John
Shearer
Brian Cuthbert
Toowoomba
National Bank of Australia
J. Ferguson
Brisbane
Citizens’ Association
Association
Dion
John Lavarack
Emerald Alpha Worst Road In 5500 Mile Tour
Mr and Mrs Thornton completed a 5500 mile tour from Port Douglas to Grafton and Tenterfield reporting road conditions across Queensland and NSW. They urged Western Shires to back the Main Road to the Coast from Longreach to Rockhampton via Emerald rather than a diversion via Alpha Clermont Mackay.
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Longreach
Rockhampton
Emerald
Alpha
Clermont
Mackay
5. Thornton
Muttaburra
Port Douglass
Queensland
Grafton
Tenterfield
New South Wales
Thornton
Thanks to Jim Bennett for lending school film
The Association sent thanks to Jim Bennett of Barcaldine for lending a color film showcasing local school children dancing and floral displays during a school film exhibit. His Excellency cut the ribbon while scenes picked by Bennett highlighted the beauty spot poet and added to the night’s entertainment.
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Jim Bennett
Barcaldine
Bennett
Roadway fragment on top dressed surface reported
A fragment notes a roadway described as top dressed with a bitumen surface, with the material described as light to drive on. The garbled OCR leaves uncertainty about exact material and location.
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Ture
Kingston Kingston Wedding in St George’s Church
Hylda Elizabeth Kingston daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Kingston Brisbane married Peter Kingston youngest son of Mr and Mrs J W Kingston Aramac at St George’s Church of England with Rev R Johnstone officiating. Bridesmaid Darlas Kingston wore blue embossed silk and white accessories. Best man was Bert Brown. Reception at groom’s parents home. couple to reside in Aramac.
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Kingston—Kingston
St. George's Church of England
Hylda Elizabeth
A. H. Kingston
Brisbane
Peter
J.W. Kingston
Aramac
R. Johnstone
Len Kingston
Darlas Kingston
Bert Brown
J. W., Kingston
Muttaburra Switch On Tomorrow by Hon G H Devries
The public switch-on of electricity in Muttaburra will be performed by Hon G H Devries, Minister for Public Instruction, on Saturday night at about nine. The event marks the arrival of diesel powered plants via Queensland Government support, bringing electric energy to the town. A public ball and torchlight procession, with entries from Aramac Shire Council, will accompany the ceremony and entertainment, with Mr Neil Smith in attendance.
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Muttaburra
G. H. Devries
Queensland
Muttuburru
Aramac
Maisoner
Neil Smith
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Aramac Radio Sales and Service
Prp. Bol
Dralam
Genalex
H.M.V
Hotpoint
S.T.C
Mullard
Enti
Naco Home Laundry
R.A.C.Q
Barcaldine Vulcanising Works
P.O. Box
Aramac Motors
PHONE
Chrysler
Plymouth
de Soto
Dodge
Fargo Utilities
British Standard
Vanguard
Triumph
Gem and Bantam
Aramac and Muttaburra
Marathon Hotel
Arania
Mercury
G. A. Cassimatis
Dunlop Car
Bergers
Electrolux Refrigerators
P.O
W. N. Gardner Monumental Mason
Oak St
Pidating Co. Lad
A.C
D.C
Gordon Lee
Emerald-Alpha
Main Roads Commission
Burns & Twigg Pty. Ltd
Lloyd's
White Star Motor Policy
G. R. Shepherd
D. E Graham
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