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Newspaper

Longreach Leader

Location

Longreach, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 26, 1952

Page

18

Blackall Council plans loans and staff changes

The Blackall Council votes to borrow 2062 pounds for a combined street and water scheme and 1667 pounds for reticulation upgrades. A surveyor is to be advertised, Mr C Wilson to guide the new engineer, and the health inspector post remains subject to residence offers.

Blackall Connell Woodbine Street Potter alhet-General Gwallabia C. Wizon Barroo Wilson A. Ditchmann Steele Blackall Baths GO. Douglas Holland Park Brisbane Council

Obituary for Elizabeth Meacham of Longreach and Graceville

The death occurred in Bris Lane on Sunday of Mrs. Elizabeth Meacham aged 0 years relic of the late Mr. George Meacham. Born Elizabeth Fermee in Bromley England she came to Rockhampton as a young lady and married in 1883. They moved to Longreach where Mr. Meacham ran a Meacham and Leyland branch until his death in 1930. After his death she moved to Graceville Brisbane and lived there for 20 years. She remained active in the Methodist Church and left seven children five surviving Lionel William Pred Elate Lilian. Funeral at Toowong Cemetery took place on Tuesday.

Bris Lane Elizabeth Meacham George Meacham

Take your business where it is appreciated and left well looked after

A terse note urging business owners to relocate to environments that value and care for their work, signaling dissatisfaction with current surroundings and a push toward better-supported venues.

Two Possible Scores At Hughenden Meet

Last Sunday seven shots were fired over 500 600 and 700 yards under strong wind. L Hardy led 500 yard scoring with 33 and A Wilson topped 600 yards with 33. J Crawford fired a 700 yard 105 total with a 35 on one string. other scores listed show multiple shooters reaching 105 or higher in varied strings.

L. Hardy A. Wilson J. Crawford H. de Vis A. Crawford A. Ferguson D. Staunton D. Crawford G. Mackenzie M. Kennedy L. Mackenzie AO. Garbutt

Irvine Trophy Third Round Scores Show Low Results

Twenty members competed in the Irvine Trophy third round at 300 and 500 yards with a brisk wind. Matthews and Rawlins led 300 and 500 yard scores, while Rawlins topped handicap honours and Matthews led rifle honours. Next Sunday features a practice shoot as Longreach sends team members to the Dunella Ski Teams Match.

Matthews P. Rawlins D. Fisher E. McCullagh G. Matthews C. Thurecht P. C. Rawlins Blackall Blackall Rifle Club Ced Longreach Dunella R. G. Fisher M. G. Park Irvine T. P.C. Rawlins CG. Thurecht G. Isaacs BG Peters KE. Bmith

Two Batters Retire At Barcoo Club Match On Blackall Ground

C Cox and M Byrnes retired after reaching 50 for Cox s team against Wagstaff s, with R Allen on 41 and the innings total 108. Wagstaff s team made 94. L Allen top scored with 19 and Sandries 17. Final scores show Cox 60, Lloyd 4, Patterson 10, and other tallies, with McDonald and Hakone among bowlers.

Barcoo Blackall Scour Pamers C. Cox M. Byrnes Cox Wagstail R. Allen John Wagstaff L. Allen Sandries D. Patterson R. Allan G. Cox T. Lloyd J. Treasure N.lack M. Symes L Jones C G. McDonald L. Milton R. Hannah G. Patterson R. Legcett W. Milton L. Wood

ABC News Room opens in Longreach amid regional expansion

Queensland ABC announces E K Shell and K Fraser will open the Longreach News Room at Shire Hall next Tuesday. Regional Journalist B Mounsey arrived Monday. First broadcast at 6 45 pm daily. Coverage extends from Cunnamulla to Mt Isa with one bulletin daily for now and a future sporting service.

Queensland ABC E. K. Shell K. Fraser Longreach ABC News Shire Hall 8. Mounsey Mounsey Cunnamulla Mt. Isa

Vacuum 20 Year Club Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Members of Vacuum OU Co. Ltd. gathered in Rockhampton for the fifth anniversary of the 20 Year Club. The Longreach depot manager Mr Russell Evans attended, along with members from Rockhampton Bundaberg Gladstone and Mackay, all with twenty or more years with the company.

Vacuum OU Co. Ltd Rockhampton Russell Evans Longreach Vacuum Ol! Co. Ltd Bundaberg Gladstone Mackay

London Wool Sales Strong Opening

A vigorous start to the new season in London wool auctions September 16 shows keen Home Trade demand and steady Continental support, with limited U.S. purchases. Spot supplies rise as mills seek orders, though long-term commitments remain scarce. Merino clips from Western Australia attract premium bidding, while Bowen Downs crossbreds show solid demand. Argentina may improve crossbred sales as winter approaches.

London Continent United States Australia Europe Perth Stockholm Helm Muttaburra Bowen Bowen Downs Westbourne Barcaldine South America Argentina

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