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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1954
Page
1
Police report two station heads from Amto missing near Muttaburray. Searches extend to BiG Com and Claws MaLaenion as authorities and residents follow possible clues while holding vigil for safe returns.
Fragmented OCR notes mention price control removal and related market reactions. The text references strain on grocers, consumer concerns, and policy commentary attributed to a source identified as C. I. Weil. It hints at attempts to average prices and potential government stance, with unclear dates or locations.
Fragmentary passage mentions a party and contract terms with unclear names and roles. It references a lagermud contract trail and an assistant, indicating a dated public or legal notice fragment. Details are too obscured for full identification.
A scrambled itinerary outlines Governor Longreach's day with a 2 pm inspection of the Boy Sea, attendance at the Dibewere Maces Avil jinment, and plans to present the Atreen Cup to the Diggere Cup winner. The schedule also notes a Monday departure and related engagements.
Fragmented OCR reads like a political primary year report with references to Queener Primary Pai divorce case and various entities. It mentions payments, balances, and legal actions aimed at climate and financial settlements, with several garbled names and figures.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Toorak Experimental Station in the district and a district official named Mr. Leake. Mentions Watery or Beard branches, Bearto Heme Avid, and a feed at the CIRC. Possible WWE connections and television mentions appear, though details are unclear.
Fragmentary text describes an award related to station hands with references to a trial at Magultaten Court. Mentions names like Gainey Tidwtrial Magisttrale and Ack with dates and penalties including a fine of £3. Content is garbled and contains numerous unclear terms.
A man in Far West sustained a throat wound with a blade during a Friday night incident. He described planning to save his life and used a piece of cord to try stopping bleeding after a self harm act. He was transported to Longreach hospital where his condition improved before transfer to the capital. Relatives expressed distress as the family learns of the events and the mother traveled from Brisbane to be with him.
The rental report lists registrations in Aramac 104 Barcaldine 58 Brendallen 60 Lilydale 60 Myrtle Parm 1M Letenhardt Parish 90 Kingaroy 50 Norbert Bark 111 Chamberland 120 Avoca 149 Avro 140. The document notes heavy rain and road conditions affecting travel on Sunday and Monday between the towns.
A garbled passage references worms affecting sheep and a crisis at a hall, mentioning a cordial invitation and possible plans. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the text hints at a technical crisis, a public event, and a questioned outcome.
Investigations into a prowler disturbance yielded no evidence or location of the intruder. Town reports referenced airwarms and butaont impressions, but officials could not corroborate any credible leads or identify a suspect.
A fragmented report notes a sheep theft case in Quaersland with unclear names and dates. The lines suggest a legal action or penalty but lack readable details about parties, location, or outcomes.
A fragmentary report notes Ashgrove Station was sold for about £4 with uncertain terms. The seller is named Katt while the buyer or intermediary is unclear. Details about the parties and conditions remain obscure after a recent development.
Afternoon play was abandoned due to rain as Loogruard Lady Bowlers met on Wednesday. Two singles forfeits occurred in the Consistory event. Mrs Al Thurecht beat Mrs O Moo in the Mugs Box. A J Thurecht defeated Min W 3 Sr Bt Tour Kamer and others noted: Three Red. W.2. Spriiverr 19% Sainabury vs Cameron & HR ad M Bellon. Williams and O Rourke 20-18.
A damaged report describes a meeting where Langreach Branch of the association discussed fundraising and support. It notes donations of £400 last year, a further wool and fabric gift, and mentions medical needs for children and attendees including J Walks Halkiun and others.
The popular Lonwreweh Jott trains to Gladstone on Sunday in a farewell event in his honor. The well known figure drew a wide crowd as supporters gathered for the departure and a suitable send off arranged in the town.
On Sunday early rounds of championship golf saw Cramsle inks defeat Augie AMiOs Lime Ninieher Bue, while Colin Young and Velie Young were 4 up at 9 holes. Lenin rallied to tie and the match ended in a dramatic finish as the two contenders advanced to the final. The afternoon featured a medal round with Mrs Tree in A Grade and Mia Green with Mrs Tunvet in Be Grade, promising closely fought contests.
A Longreach man figures in a significant land transaction tied to past disputes and settlement orders. The piece references an Ineo tract of Wandoan with historical notes about land claims and a removal order enabling tenner settlement.
Incomplete text fragment references uranium tests and mining terms with scattered names and phrases. It mentions controls on gear, a road, and possible feed or cramer terms, but the overall meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable bits hint at a discussion of tests and mining activity rather than a complete report.
Fragmented stock movement notes detail cattle transfers among multiple owners and consignors including W Avery, G Avery, A Hastin, and W Banofield. Entries mention rail lines, destinations Melrose Gracemme Cannon Hill and Jericho, with quantities around hundreds of cattle and numerous consignors, managers, and rail points. The garbled text lists numerous names and routes, indicating a busy but unclear ledger of cattle shipments and ownership transfers.
Unclear OCR text describes a sequence of events with an unusual veteran found near a commen elt 40 Longreach ecenony. Details about occupants and a pool area are referenced but not clearly stated. The report hints at a door mace and a possible inquiry into an ebayer cof the isteging.
In a regional notice a list details charges and movements involving Cracemere and adjacent stations. It mentions owners and livestock counts including ewes, cattle, and 180 cattle shipments between Gleodulloch, Canora, and Set a i AH. The fragmentary text records fare, consignments, and railway routes with multiple names such as W. Bailey and Gireton.
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