Longreach Old Boys Branch Formed in Central West
A Longreach branch of the Great Public Banks of Queensland New South Wales and Victoria Old Boys Association was formed with over 40 attendees. Ted Sweetland chaired the meeting and was elected president with a committee including A Foss W Day G Still P Shannon and D Saemines. The group aims to hold an annual social evening and regular sporting events and to register members. A general meeting is planned for October 15 to review progress.
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Wiuer
Bancos
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
Old Boys' Association
Central West
Australian Estates Co. Ltd
Ted Sweetland
Daunton
Ilfracombe
Longreach
A. P. Lloyd
Sweetland
Messrs. A. Foss
Abbotsfield
W. Day
Lonereach
G. Still
P. Shannon
Stracombe
Rivoli
R. Davison Ieanfred
D. Saemines
Macintosh
Fairfield
Commonwealth Bank Trading Bank Profit Report Summary
A historical financial note reports Commonwealth Bank deposits rising to around seven million and loans aiding building and housing. The Trading Bank shows a profit of £550,458, with a stated gain of about £93,000 in the period.
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St F
Commonwealth Bank Or
Trading Bank
Milne Re-elected RS L Chief At Longreach Meeting
J S Milne was reelected incoming president of the Longreach RSL Sub-Branch at the annual meeting in the Club Rooms. He thanked members for the honor and appealed for support to maintain harmony, improve the club house, and advance League activities over the next 12 months. He noted Senior Vice President F J OConnor chose not to pursue the presidency.
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Longreach
Rs.l
J. S. Milne
Milne
F. J. O'Connor
Mr. O'Connor
League
Savings banks expand with profits shift to national debt fund
The year 1962-63 saw Savings Bank profits rise to £1,200,736 with £296,000 allocated to the National Debt Linking Fund and the rest to reserve funds. Seventeen Tracts Savings Bank expanded to 481 branches and new lending commitments grew, while public loan activity and debt indicators showed financial tightening amid policy shifts.
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Savings Bank
National
Seventeen Tracts Savings Bank
Claybird Shooting Enthusiasm Drives Local Clay Match
The Longreach Gun Club hosted a two day shoot with district shooters delivering strong performances. Stuart Henderson noted many young talents, praising 13 year old Bill Purcell who won the £100 Handicap with 45 of 60 points amid keen opposition. He stressed the sport’s future and enjoyed healthy rivalry among competitors.
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jOlIy
Alu Walhough
Knights
Stuart Henuerson
Ivso
Kelly Banks
Darr River Lawns
Laggera
Dar. Henderson
Bill Purcell
A. Purcell
Tonkoro
Henderson
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Quer
Brisbane
Biloela
Blackall
Charleville
Cunnamula
Dirranbands
Quilpie
Rockhampton
Roma
ST. George
Townsville
Wallumbilla
Hughenden
Jandowaz
Longreach G.P.S. Old Boys
Commonwealth Bank
Longreach R.S.L. Chief
LiLi Bomelon
Heinvtrson
J. F. Rose, & Sons Distributors
Southern Cross
Galah Street
Long
P.O
Portland Rams
Portland Downs
Portland
Oakley Depot
Longreach Printing Co, Ltd
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