Pacific Pact talks stumble amid doubts and old loyalties
The Longreach Leader reports on the Australian delegation led by Mr. Casey attending a Pacific Security Pact meeting in Hagall. The piece criticizes the plan without Britain, Canada, Japan, France, the Netherlands, and Chinese members, warns of a weak future if key allies are excluded, and recalls Evatt era entanglements and Manus Island.
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Anus
China
Indonesia
Philippines
Canny
France
Netherlands
Great Britain
Casey
House of Representatives
International
Angus
Homolulu
Pearl Harbour
Melbourne
Wellington
Ben
Manus Island
Evatt
Department of External Affairs
Meader
Longreach Sub-Branch Plans Hall Purchase Loan Request
The Longreach Sub-Branch of the E.S.L. seeks a loan of £2000 from the Longreach Repatriation Committee to finance buying a house for use as Sub-Branch Hall. The group discussed security, potential bond cashing, and possible bank accommodation, aiming to complete the purchase with a 14 month timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
E.5.l
Longreach Repatriation Committee
Buu Lou
Mr. Dount
Ucal
Worthington
Minot
Lille
Mar. Comport
T. H. O'Rourke
Bielenberg
Milme
Mr. O'Rourke
Cummings
Gun Club To Be Formed By Longreach Diggers
At their annual meeting the Longreach Supprauch approved forming a gun club. It will be conducted by the Longreach Suo- Branca and open to any interested persons. The discussion touched participation and future activities with members suggesting strict oversight and safety measures.
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Tius
Suo- Branca
Gujuay
Dethies
Lapoey
Guile
Tiube
Luncesewen
Existing Valuations Stand Till State Revalued
Land valuations in Longresoh Shire will remain as on the books at 30 June 1952 until the Valuer-General completes a state wide freehold revaluation. Assessments are based on twenty times the annual rent, a basis councils may retain per a recent meeting after guidance from the Local Authorities Association and the Solicitor-General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longresoh
Local Authorities’ Association
Vialue
Wuerg
Laval
Longreach Diggers Race Club Considers Fee Cut Motion
The Longreach Diggers' Race Club discussed reducing the membership fee from 2/6 to 1/- per person with 78 members present. Treasurer O Rourke noted tax implications on 4/6 and possible levy, while F J O'Connor urged removing the fee. O Rourke gave notice of a motion to cut to 1/- at the next Sub Branch meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach Diggers
Sanguin
Australia
T. Hi. O'Rourke
Diggers’ Race Club
F. J. O'Connor
Rourke
Man Faces Bigamy Charge After Mate Led Him To Believe Divorced
Clifford McIntyre Hamilton, 26, of Bilbah Downs formerly Mackay, appeared in Longreach Court of Petty Sessions on a bigamy charge. He claimed mates told him he was divorced and offered no clear proof of legal divorce. The case, tied to a marriage with Esme Olga Blackbell during Elizabeth Hamilton's lifetime, proceeded as prosecutors questioned his assertions and the lack of divorce documentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longreach
Pitt
Hamilton
Mare
Joan Bates
Joanele
RSL Makes Sub Branch Donations At Annual Meeting
The Longreea eub-Binien of Loe Kou annual meeting discussed donations totaling 100 to war relief and legacy funds. Debates centered on continuing support for sub-branch needs and restricting new gifts to War Veterans Home and Legacy, with Milne and Quartermains guiding the resolutions.
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Longresea eub-Binien
Loe Kou
Wade
Geramtietes
Velerius kumMe
Livy
Amd
Learney Scoub
Yves Michi
Mhaiwas Wilal
Wii Tia Ur. Milne
Meus
Quarcermains
Medageisys
Searies
Otr
Milne
Gordon
Sharspeare
Sheakspeare
Narrow defeat for Queensland state shooters in Adelaide rifle event
In the Commonwealth rifle matches at Adelaide the Queensland state team narrowly lost the Gordon Highlanders Cup to South Australia by two points in the rapid fire segment. Queensland placed fourth in the Commonwealth teams' match, 11 points behind Victoria. Central and North Western shooters posted strong scores led by Fisher, McLellan, Morell, and Fisher sharing early Open Prize lead with Taylor.
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Adelaide
Queensland
South Australia
Victorian
Central and
North Western
R. G. Fisher
Longreach
N. McLellan
Racombe
H. Morell
Hughenden
Koo Fisher
E. A. Taylor
West Australia
Finahead
UK housing market update mentions property listings today
A brief UK housing market note highlights current property listings and sale activity. Data shows typical demand patterns as buyers and sellers adjust to easing mortgage conditions.
Rugby League Art Union Drawn
The article reports the drawing of tickets for a Rugby League Art Union with prizes including a Ford Prefect seam and a bedroom set. Winners listed include Bet yuwan and Shara Kwan among several names. the event was supervised by Mr Bergin and others with Mrs Longreweh presiding.
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Line Weed
Wutovolk Seadon
Beesa
Dai Joie
Feaigetucar
Wet J. Weuon
Our
Utero
Suwon
Luaoe- Yowell
Puurant Plies
J. Lier
Hiddebgel
LO Green
Pelee
Ghduta
Bedded
Jubdab
Bergin
C.r.o
Suuur Sergi
Phun
Ar Bk
Pep Restuiba
GraWius
ALC
Kingey Leva
Buppers
Betyuwan
Bianees Bow
Shara Kwan
Bower Swan
Keo Bor
Morella Dam enlargement debated by Longreach Shire Council
The Longreach Shire Council pushed to enlarge Morella Dam to 32 000 cubic yards. Aims include pumping out dam water to start work soon and completing by November. An amended proposal for 60 000 cubic yards failed. department preference remains 32 000.
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Longreach
Morella
Wit Wis
Catlle
Davidson
Une Morella
Graciera’ Association
Central
Queensland
Department of Irrigation and Water Supply
Edkins
Peking Conference a Communist Ramp
A fragment alleges the Peking conference is a communist ramp used to advance aims in Korea and warns against allowing attendees with forged passports.内容 mentions a RSSALLA sub-branch annual meeting text fragment.
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Peking
Korea
Australia
Semale i. Ee Ee
Loureach
Rssalla
Longreach Roundup Says Red Cross Demand Surges
The Longreach branch of the Red Cross reports strong demand for their Cookery books with orders reaching Western Australia and New Guinea. An inquiry from Melbourne noted the district’s activity despite isolation, and locals recall Qantas Air Service origin.
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Qantas Air Service
Longreach Sub Branch Learns Treasurer Honored After 31 Years
At the annual meeting the Longreach Sub-Branch of the K L O I elected Mr. O Rourke as treasurer. He first took the office in 1919 and has held it for 31 years, missing only two years when he served as vice president and president.
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Bert Opoute
Armanents
K.8.l
O'Rourke
Roxy Theatre Plans Approved by Shire Council
Plans and specifications for a new picture theatre in Longreach were approved at Monday's Shire Council meeting subject to conditions by the Building Inspector and notices. Colin Young, manager of Roxy Theatre, stated more details would follow in the near future.
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Longreach
Austantie Cue
A Ie
Eee
Colin Young
Rocrear
Tencas Bk Gb
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R.S.L
U.K
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BIG Sheep Sale
Newmarket
Aden
Everine
Odd
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Arthur Fadden
Winton Graziers
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