Presbyterian Tennis Club Bids Farewell To Jacksons
About 20 members of the Presbyterian Tennis Club and five associates gathered at the Manse to send off Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jackson who are departing for Mackay. Mr. Jackson has long served in Longreach tennis circles since 1921. A buffet supper preceded a presentation by President Rev. A. Laurie with support from the vice-president, club captain, and Miss Shirley Grant who provided musical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Tennis Club
Bob Jackson
Mackay
Jackson
Longreach
A. Laurie
W. Kroll
Shirley Grant
Colston Field Day Showed Sheep Breeding Tactics
A field day at Colkton, Winton, Tuesday drew about 12 growers. Demonstration on fertility and diseases of reproductive organs in rams was led by Department of Agriculture officers with R B Young, A Gibson, and J Cor from Longreach and Winton assisting.
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Hell
Bryce
Colkton
Winton
Department of Agriculture
Stach
R. B. Young
Longreach
A. Gibson
Stack
Spector
J. Cor
Blackall Rugby League thanks treasurer for 3500 turnover
The Blackall Rugby League honored treasurer Frank Morrow for a £3500 turnover in the last season and presented him a farewell gift as he transfers to Cloncurry. President Vernardos commended the treasurer and wished continued progress. A token was given to secretary Owen Bell for his services during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackall
Frank Morrow
Vernardos
W. Venardos
Owen Bell
Bell
Townsville
Miller Handles Bad Conditions To Win In Barcaldine
Barcaldine shooters faced strong fishtail winds as D. Miller won the G. Mennywethers trophy with 88 from the rifle and a 96 overall score. The Cock of the Walk went to Walsh for best off the rifle on the day. Detailed scores were not available. next Sunday's match is the Federal Hotel spoon over 600 and 700 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcaldine
G. Mennywethers
D. Miller
Going Home to Greece A Mrs Calligeros Leaves for Nine Months
Mrs J Calligeros and her three year old daughter depart by yesterday's train for the first leg of a nine month journey home to Greece. They plan to settle in Lonereach, and arrange passages for relatives to join them in Australia. The party featured streamers and community singing as guests marked the occasion with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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J. Calligeros
Greece
Athens
Mr. Calligeros
Cythera
Australia
Lonereach
West
Orchids In Longreach At Home Of Mrs Wilson
Very few orchids bloom in Longreach and Mrs. E Wilson’s Galili Street home features cymbidiums and catleas. The prominent cultivar calley a seven inches across at best and a six flower cymbidium. blooms lasted about a month. Plants were from Proserpine and are cared for with peat, manure solution, and regular water spray under a tree rather than a greenhouse.
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Longrea
Jars
E Wilson
Galuli Street
Proserpine
Love
Longreach
Wilson Sild
Julia Creek Pastoral Notes and Local Updates
Weather at Julia Creek remains mild after brief warm spells. The Graziers Association discussed taxing forced livestock sales and monitoring government actions. Trucking yard alterations were proposed and handed to the Railway Department for approval. A new unloading ramp is near completion but awaits further additions. Racing revival talks failed due to competing events, with officials seeking guidance from nearby clubs. Local obituary notes Mr. Beardmore of Konuma station died from a heart condition. funeral held at Julia Creek. Keith Hanlon moved to Julia Creek Post Office, replacing Don Moge. Mr. and Mrs. A H Underwood of Western Australia visit, with plans for medical travel and family visits in the district. Mr. A H Underwood formerly owned Arizona in the area for 17 years.
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Julia Creek
The
Graziers' Association
Sia
Beardmore
Konuna
Keith Hanlon
Cloncurry
Don Moge
Huszhonden
A. H. Underwood
Western Australia
Kimberley
Yeppoon Fitness Camp Sends Seven Children to Longreach
Seven children aged 12 to 14 left Longreach for a fortnight at a camp sanctioned by the Education Department at Yeppoon. Mr H. McKee of the Longreach State School supervised their departure through the program offering physical training and lectures with facilities for continued study during the stay.
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Longreach
Education Department
Methodist Fete Draws Large Crowd at Annual Bagaar
A large crowd filled the Edkirs Pere venue for the Methodist Annual Bagaar with all stalls selling out within two hours. Organizers reported strong sales and active participation, including petitions for mall driving and related activities.
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Edkirs
Pere Ee
En Hing
Enh Tie
Colts To Play Another Trial Match On State School Wicket
Colts field another Possibles versus Probables trial at State School wicket on Sunday. Aimed at aiding selectors for A team picks while ensuring all members gain game time. Possible lineups feature Captain G Kleinschmidt and players D Grant I Robinson F Camden L Doyle D Mahaffey plus Probables led by C Sutton and R McGrath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Kleinschmidt
P. Connell
J. Whelan
C. Cogzell
D. Grant
I. Robinson
F. Camden
L. Doyle
D. Mahaffey
C. Anderson
Remarkable social at Mrs Fraser's with Highland Fling and feast
A lively gathering led by Mrs Lars Fraser and Mrs Ellis featured dancing by Mrs Mitchell and Eileen Watson, with Mrs Jackson stealing the limelight in reels and dances. Guests later gathered on the verandah to a lavish feast, recipes exchanged amid the merriment.
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Nergy
Lars Fraser
Ellis
Mitchell
Rockhampton
Misa Eileen Watson
Lynette McDowall
Mrs Ellis Hosts Enjoyable Function At Masonic Hall
Mrs E Ellis staged a lively social at the Masonic Hall on September 16 organized by that respected hostess. Guests enjoyed ample food and lively dancing with Rossberg's Orchestra providing music and Jack Wilson assisting as MLC and adviser to keep the evening running smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wileh Luu
Rossberg
Wilson
Jack Wilson
MLC
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Miller
Broderie Anglaise
Mynette
D. E. Graham
Yeppoon Fitness Camp
COLTS
Mrs. Ellis
O’brien
Joe Cooper
And
Heim
Fordson Major
Sone Toa Ag
Longreach Motor CO. Ltd., Longreach
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