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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1952
Page
21
Sunday September 14 1962 service at 7 30 led by Rev J O Mitchell Minatoter and Brother Mills at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Barcaldine with appointment for the week ahead.
The Barnsidine League staged its annual charity day on Sunday raising funds for the Bush Children. Old Timers nearly won the Choilty Cup as Hospital beat Reserve Grade 11 3 in a two-ball, barefoot event with Jill Burns and Gail Cramb among scorers.
The event attracted fewer exhibitors but raised substantial takings, around £180, with lunch, afternoon tea, ice cream, and drinks available. Prizes honored C Kerwin for multiple flower and plant wins, with several cups and baskets awarded by Mrs. D Taylor and Mrs. Hely in the floral section, opened by Dr. G Lloyd Jones.
Barcaldine Basketball Club held its Annual Fancy Dress Ball at the Shire Hall. Judges were Mrs J Bennett Mrs J Biffin and Miss Pat Lyons. Prizes awarded for costumes couples and comical entries. door takings reached 50 pounds.
A garbled list records multiple Barcaldine residents and others departing for Brisbane, Yeppoon, Clermont, Beaudesert, and the South Island this week. Names include Mrs Landers, Mr Bourne, Mrs Coleman, Miss Geddes, Mrs Plumb, Mrs Burges, Mr Hopkinson, and Mrs Thompson among various party movements.
A vintage style product note promotes gentle relief for poor elimination and digestion. It claims safety for children and adults, emphasizes natural balance and stomach soothing effects, and suggests Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy available at local stores.
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