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Issue 21 | Edition 7 “Winton’s News for Winton” 4 March 2022
Editor Email: wintonheraldeditor@gmail.com RRP $2.00
VALE FOR WINTON RESIDENTS
Condolences are flowing to the family and friends of a mother and son involved in a single
vehicle accident on their way to a doctor’s appointment in Longreach.
On 16th February around 9am, Christine Thompson aged 72 and her son, Michael aged 50
were driving on the Landsborough Highway heading to Longreach when the accident
occurred.
It is a tragic accident that has sent shockwaves through the townsfolk of Winton.
The Thompsons were long time residents moving to the town over 25 years ago and residing
in Bloomfield St.
Christine is remembered as a creative person who loved her arts and crafts.
Michael will be missed by his mates.
There is a GoFundMe page to anyone that wants to help with funeral costs.
https://gofund.me/bd9482a9
The Winton Herald is a volunteer-produced newssheet for Winton Business & Tourism Association facilitating and supporting
business, tourism, and community of Winton Shire since 1967.
For a full colour version please head to: www.winton.qld.gov.au/community/winton-herald
THE WINTON HERALD DATE CLAIMERS
What’s On?
Date Event Information
Fri 4th Mar & Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccinations for Bookings 4657 2755
Wed 9th Mar everyone 5 years & over Winton Medical Practice
4 – 6 Mar WOW - Women of the World Longreach
Sat 5th Mar International Womens Day 5.00pm North Gregory Beer Garden
Mon 7th Mar Winton Community Ball Meeting 5.00pm Neighbourhood Centre
Fri 11th Mar Trivia Quiz Night 6.00pm The Winton Club
Sat 12th Mar 2022 John Villiers Outback Art 5.30pm – 8.00pm
Awards Night & Opening Outback Regional Gallery
Sun 13th Mar Clean up Australia Day 6.00am – 8.00am Memorial Park
Tue 15th Mar Indigenous Respiratory Outreach Bookings 46525500
Care (IROC) Winton Hospital
Fri 18th Mar Public Meeting – Council Planning 5.00pm-6.30pm Supper Rooms
Sat 19th Mar Winton Mens Shed Open Day 9.00am-2.00pm Mens Shed
Mon 21st Mar WBTA Meeting 5.30pm Neighbourhood Centre
Help keep us up to date!
Please submit your events, with location and time to
wintonheraldeditor@gmail.com
The WBTA hopes to have your event in our calendar at least two
weeks prior to its occurrence to give those living out of town a chance
to attend. In the past, many have commented that they did not know
an event was on until it was too late - we are hoping to change that!
Editorial Submissions
The Winton Herald currently does not have a local journalist and as such we rely on
community members to submit articles for publication. If you have recently been involved in
running an event, please send a short article and a photo or two to the Editor at
wintonheraldeditor@gmail.com for inclusion in the next available issue. Please note
submission deadline of 8pm Monday for all articles and photos. Articles may be edited for
length or consistency.
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THE WINTON HERALD EDITORIALS
WINTON BOARDER NEWS
Article submitted by Tina Elliott
Blackheath and Thornburgh College News – Seth Black was
selected to be part of the Charters Towers team for the North
Queensland Trials for Rugby League.
BTC held their interhouse
swimming carnival on Friday
the 25/02/2022 with Jude Seth Black
Black being the 12 years Runner Up Age Champion along with
sister Ada Black being 15 years Runner Up Age Champion.
Seth Black who is Black House Captain accepted the winning
Jude Black aggregate shield award on the day.
ALL SOULS ST GABRIELS SCHOOL NEWS – Owen Elliott and
Jacalyn Elliott both have been selected to represent in the 1st
Tennis Team.
Ned Elliott and Owen Elliott have been selected for the 1st
Touch Football side to play inter-school.
Tyler Godfrey has been selected into the Under 15’s Charters Ada Black
Towers Netball side that will compete in the North
Queensland Trials in Townsville on Wednesday.
TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Elke Robertson has been inducted as 2022 Boarder Captain, School Prefect
and Townsville Grammer School Spirit Leader.
FLIPPING BACK THE YEARS
WINTON HERALD NOVEMBER 1948
On Tuesday a fire completely destroyed the Bakehouse and Contents belonging to Mr E.J.H.
Coughlin of Winton. The siren was given at 4.45 pm and although the brigade was promptly on
the scene, the north wind prevented anything being saved. A considerable quantity of flour
was also destroyed and about 20 Pounds worth of Baked Bread. The cause of the fire was
unknown but it was presumed that the heat from this aided by the very hot weather caused
the disastrous outbreak.
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ELINOR EAST – 90 YEARS YOUNG
Article submitted by Jeff Close
Guests travelled from Townsville, Brisbane and Longreach recently to help celebrate the 90 th
birthday of Elinor East. A morning tea was held at the Winton Bowls Club, with catering in the
capable hands of daughter Wendy Geddis and daughter- in- law Gayle East, who also made
the cake. A highlight for Elinor was the gathering of “family and lovely friends.” For over 20
years Elinor was a welcome sight in the district, notebook and pencil in one hand and camera
in the other, reporting Winton news for the Longreach Leader.
Elinor was born In Winton on the 19th February 1932, eldest
child of Jim and Margaret Mitchell of Teviot. She was
educated at home for her primary years and then completed
Year 12 at PGC in Warwick. “It was a long train trip – Winton
to Rockhampton, Rockhampton to Brisbane and then Brisbane
to Warwick,” Elinor recalled. Elinor married John East on May
7th 1953 at Teviot, so a 70th wedding anniversary is looming. In
acknowledging her 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-
grandchildren, Elinor thanked all for their attendance and put
in an early date claimer for ten years time.
FLIPPING BACK THE YEARS
LONGREACH LEADER MARCH 2ND 1979
QANTAS IN WINTON
Qantas has advised that the name plaque to be removed from the Qantas Aircraft named
“WINTON” is to be presented to The Winton Shire Council and requesting advice as to the
presentation arrangement. The Winton Shire Council has recommended that the presentation
to made at the Outback Festival Ball on Friday August 10 ,1979, or at the official opening on
Thursday, August 16 and that Qantas be thanked for the gift of the name plaque.
WINTON HERALD WEDNESDAY APRIL 24TH 1943
AMBULANCE RACE BALL
The Race Ball held in the Royal Theatre on Thursday night last in aid of The Winton Ambulance
was a huge success. The door takings being 53 Pounds. The music was provided by Miss Ray
Elliott’s Orchestra. During the night, The First Aid Home Nursing Certificates were presented
to the successful Candidates by Senator WJ Cooper.
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AN ARTICLE FROM A TIME GONE BY
DEATH OF MR A G FRASER.
Article submitted by WDHS
It is with regret we have to chronicle the death of Mr Alexander George Fraser, of
Manuka Station, news of which was received last week by cable from Lady Baillie, a
relative of the deceased gentleman. Mr Fraser, in conjunction with Mr George Baillie, a
cousin of his (since dead), and Mr WS Donald, bought Manuka in 1882, Mr Fraser being
the managing partner.
In 1891 Mr Fraser took over the station, on which he resided until quite recently. He
was for many years a member of the Winton Divisional Board, and as Chairman of that
body – a position he occupied for a long time – his courteous manner and firm rulings
proved him to be eminently fitted for that post. Though not an ardent sportsman, he
was a member of then Winton Amateur Race Club, in which he took a great deal of
interest. The deceased gentleman was always to the fore in any movement that went
for the good of the community, and his death will be a loss to the district. Rather
inclined to conservatism in habit as well as politics, Mr Fraser, from his kindly manner
and mode of speech, still made friends in all grades.
The cause of death is supposed to have been something of a cancerous nature, though
it is not absolutely known. In February last he was compelled to go south for medical
advice, and for some time was in a private hospital in Sydney, where the doctors
informed him, it would be necessary to perform an operation. At this time, he had fully
made up his mind to go to England, and seeing that the thought of the operation preyed
on his mind, and that he craved to get to the Old Country, the doctors, believing there
was little hope of recovery, at last agreed to his making the journey without having the
operation performed. Mr Fraser sailed in May last by the Aberdeen White Star liner
Nineveh, going by the Cape in preference to the Red Sea. He lived long enough to
accomplish his wish of seeing home again, arriving in London on July 21st, and dying on
the 3rd August.
Mr Fraser was 57 years of age, having been born in 1841 in Argyleshire, Scotland, and
was one of the family of Lovat Frasers, and closely related to Lord Lovat. Entering the
army, he held a commission at 19, and served some years in India, from thence he went
to Buenos Ayres, South America, where he took up a sheep ranch, leaving that for
Australia, where after some residence in New South Wales, he came to Manuka. The
deceased gentleman was of a most sanguine temperament, and almost to the last his
letters were full of what he intended to do on his return to Manuka.
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WINTON DISTRICT HISTORICAL FLIPPING BACK THE YEARS
SOCIETY & MUSEUM INC.
WINTON HERALD 17-8-1931
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANOTHER LANDMARK GONE.
followed by a General Meeting.
For some weeks past the work of
Thursday 10 March at 5pm 2022
th
demolishing the Western Hotel at the 40
mile near Elderslie Station has been in
In Banjo Paterson Reading Room
progress, and quite recently the last of the
@ The Waltzing Matilda Centre.
material was carried away Carriers, Bates
and Taylor for the re-erection as a
All members and people
Homestead on Elvo block where Mrs
interested
Martha Sullivan, the licensee holds grazing
in Winton’s history welcome.
interest together with her son, Mr Tom
Need more info? Sullivan. The building is now in course of
Contact: construction.
Pres: Bruce Collins 0427 573053
Sec: Lorraine Murphy 0488 124295
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WINTON LOCAL SHINES IN THE CITY
Article submitted by Carolyn Flint
My daughter Casey Flint is featured in Money Magazine this
month. She mentions growing up in the outback town of Winton
Qld.
We still live in town at the Matilda Motel, however Casey is back
in Sydney now. Casey came back home to Winton for a few
months at the end of last year while she was working from
home. Which is when Money Magazine called her and asked for
an interview.
The article talks about where she is working,
what she does and the work environment now.
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are a new advertiser, please email wbta.treasurer@gmail.com for an account application
form.
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following details:
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SAVE THE DATE
Save the date in your calendar for our upcoming BeefUp Forum and Field Day,
brought to you by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).
A BeefUp Forum will be hosted by MLA in Winton QLD on 27 April and will be
attended by the region’s beef producers and other relevant stakeholders.
The Winton BeefUp program will cover a diverse range of topics relevant to
Central West beef industry and provide an opportunity for beef producers to
network.
If you have any questions, please contact BeefUp
Coordinator Rosie Peace
on beefup@associatedadvertising.com.au or call
(08) 8942 3388.
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from 1 to 9 appears:
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✓ exactly once in each column
✓ exactly once in each of the
nine delineated 3x3 squares.
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