Northern Territory policy debate highlights uranium and transport
The piece reviews ongoing NT development discussion sparked by Kelly and Fairbairn, noting Abbott’s informed reply and a new bill altering tenure. It argues beef expansion via large holdings and fast transport is key, and questions transport access by rail being sidelined in the policy.
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Northern Territory
Kelly
Fairbairn Aint Wentworth
M’s.p
C. L.A. Abbot
Northern Territory Legislative Council
A. Abbott
Bush Fire Brigades Grow as Emerald Council Plans Transfer
Longreach leaders discuss Rural Fires Act powers while Emerald Shire Council moves to transfer show grounds and racecourse to trusteeship. Public meeting endorsed handing over grounds for demolition and rebuild funded by three divisions to improve firefighting readiness.
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Ney Chen
Whithe Rural Fires Board
LN Gwu
Emerald
Emerald Shire Council
Season Affects Sheep Auction at Westbourne Scout Yards
drought stricken sheep from Julia Creek sold at Westbourne Scout Yards Bur Caldine with only three buyers for 5000 head. Largest buyer was G Gordon of Gordonvale Ilfracombe securing about 3200 head. Prices ranged with 1630 ewes 1960 drop 46/6 to 602 ewes 5-7 years 20/-. Primaries of Longreach handled the sale.
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Julia Creek
Westbourne
Bur- Caldine
Central West
G. Gordon
Gordonvale
Ilfracombe
Longreach
Teen and adult hurt in separate accidents
A 23 year old truck driver with C O D was treated for a left thumb laceration afterhand injury from a rusty tin. Betty We Snack Kingfinh elatson 4 received first aid for a right hand finger cut after a kitchen accident. Ambulance crews treated both, withSean cape taken to hospital.
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J. Little
C.O.D
Longreach
Betty
Kingfinh Elatson
Sean Cape
Obituary for Gertrude Shaw of Ascot and Dawson Valley
Gertrude B. Shaw of Lancaster road Ascot and Walloon, Dawson Valley, aged 74, died recently in Brisbane. Survived by three sons, two daughters, a brother Percy Hindmarsh, and several grandchildren. A longtime supporter of the Girl Guides, Red Cross, and the Royal National Association, she and her late husband were active in the Scout Movement.
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Waites
Dawson Valley
Dinawallie
Gertrude B. Shaw
O. Ballaw
Lancaster Road
Ascot
Toe Hindmarels
Shaw
Il-Heaven
Rior
Brisbane
wWalloon
Oy Tree Sons
Messrs
Lesmond Snaw
Kodas Bay
Glandsigne
Eric Shaw
Takilberan
Norman Shaw
Hus
W. J. Metaster
Kelso
Lfracombe
Amy Shaw
Brignane
Percy Hindmarsh
Wingfield
Mento
Girl Guides Movement
Red Cross Society
Royal National Association
Mr. Shaw
Queensland
Sydney May Praises School Choir During Visit
During his Longreach visit the teenaged Byuney Dany praised the local choir. The programme mixed school singalongs with a nearing concert piece, with the headteacher arranging an audition and expressing pride in the pupils.
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Sydney May
Longreach
Out
Byuney Dany
Wes Efferluuweu
Mar. H. JuGuaey
May
Lee Choe
Mr. May
Tidal
Emerald Fights For Coastal Road Dispute
Emerald Shire Council debates a coastal road project amid funding bids and public support. The meeting discusses borrowing £2000 for road works from Willows to Kelly's View, aiming to preclude diversion and secure construction.
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Emerald
Coastal Road
Emerald Shire
Wwe Council
Colts v ISISFORD: Lamord at Tilsford Sunday
The following team list shows G. Kiewischmidt as captain and Button as vice captain for Colts facing ISISFORD at Lamord in Tilsford on Sunday. Other players include I. Noolsen L. Nehmer AG. Cogsell KK. Sac-Grath J. Whelan A. Suuibolland FP. Gamien W. Grant C. Lamuen L. Brown and G. Nebon.
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Tam
Lamord
Tilsford
G. Kiewischmidt
Button
I. Noolsen
L. Nehmer
AG. Cogsell
Kk. Sac- Grath
J.whelan
A. Suuibolland
FP. Gamien
W. Grant
C. Lamuen
L. Brown
G. Nebon
New Zealand Set to Implement Wool Reserve Price Plan
Legislation will introduce a reserve price for greasy and washed wool in New Zealand and for auctioned wool in the United Kingdom. The move follows strong farmer support, with the New Zealand Wool Board and New Zealand Wool Commission backing the policy to stabilize auction prices during the season.
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Weal
Beason
New Zealand
New Zealand Wool Board
United Kingdom
Lola MaAnoer
Ital
Commission
Aaron Growers
Comaninaions
Be Iita
Murray Tournotes Home Feelings Amid Sheep Park Visit
Mr and Mrs Norman Murray of Beacons field Siracombe England on a closing tour of England and Scotland visited the West of Scotland and Western Queensland. He felt most at home near a flock of sheep in a big park where one animal appeared fly blown.
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Boul
Wu Sow & Lim
Devimieul
Mar
Gepwy Humsell
Yeus
Loparles Cauvel
Technicolour
Moungins
wUlus
Mir
Genny
Australia
Airs
Norman Murray
Beaconsfield
Siracombe
England
Scotland
Mr. Murray
Queensland
Tour Cancelled After Sudden Collapse In Australia
Reverend Richard Bardon collapsed from a heart attack in Rockhampton on Monday. His condition was serious but showed some improvement in yesterday's report. The tour by Moutisier-Geneus of the Fres by llan Churenh to Australia was canceled while Bardon had planned to attend Tevepliun in Barcalaine before Lobpreach weekend.
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Moutisier-Geneus
Fresby Llan Churenh
Australia
Richard Bardon
West
Bardon
Barcalaine
Rockhampton
Yeaterday
Music Examinations Held In Lungica For Board
The Australian Board of Music held annual exams in Lungica with 36 children from preprimary to seventh grade. Students were examined by Mr Sydney May. three pupils achieved grades four six. Violin tests also occurred for these pupils.
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Australian Board of Music
Lungica
Ious Wees
Chidren
Pianoorie Secon
Sydney May
Rom Atuu
P. Heath
Khicwen
Our Lady's Vallege
Charleville Cattle Sale Record Correction
A Charleville cattle sale report corrects a figure from 850 to 1 850 cattle at Winchcampe, noting an error in the Laut Wern’s Leager source and clarifying the sales total.
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Winchcampe
Carson
Charlevne Revenuy
Laut Wern
Brisbane Architect Visits Longreach For Convent Site
The New Convent reports Brisbane architect Mr F Cullen ARLA visited Longreach to inspect the aid convent and select a site for a new building. A decision will be referred to the Rockhampton authorities and announced later.
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Brisbane
F. Cullen
ARLA
Longreach
Rockhampwn
Dalgety Staff Changes Prompt Branch Reassignments
Dalgety staff shifts include Colin Savage leaving his role after years at Lotgreach place. Mar d indicates promotions: Walker to Hughenden manager, J McClaurenie to Blackall manager, H Kaynes to Unarleville manager. Firemen's farewell honors Savage as guest of honour at a sendoff by local members.
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Dalgety's
Colin Savage
Wanser
Mrm
Winton
Savage
Senud-Orf
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Emerald Council
Mr. Gentry
D. MacClelland
Central Division
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Govcp Lit Insurance
Ultice
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LAGE
Culne
Cuine UuWes
Lear
MacCrewand
Ape
Sercuidine
Meelys
Burtuitune
18Bo
Arama
Lwth
Jeriono
Sib
Gentry
Macavedaod
Posse
Dass
DUSO
Shay Area
Radium Institute
Mes, G. B. Shaw
Bristol
COLTS
Isisford
N.Z
Music Examination
Charleville Cattle Sale
Dalgety
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