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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1952
Page
20
Advertises various bedding and fabric items including blankets, pillow slips, towels, and sheets with sizes and prices. Provides mail order instructions, acceptable payment methods, and a note on COD shipping via post office.
Jundah Parents' and Citizens' Association won Regional Director of Education approval to build a play shed at the State School costing about £65 with co funding from Laz L0 and Workers' Compensation cover for workers. Lenders to be asked for a roller loan. Barcoo Shire Council may loan the roller. Gymkhana profit totals and ball proceeds are reported, with discussion on consolidating events and future fundraising.
The Longreach Bugoy League aims to clear losses of £269 11s and repay funds. It plans to purchase 14 life member badges, hold a league social, and run an Art Union to raise money. A dance with 3/6 adult and 1/- child admission is set for September 17.
The Longreach Amateur Swimming Club schedules its first swim for September 25 with the initial club competition on October 2. The season committee includes M G Clements treasurer J Ryan patron and Miss M Sutton secretary with time-keepers E A Cameron V Lappin F G Tabart and diving official J P i Committes will meet on the Thursday of each month.
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