News Archives: What was in the news 75 years ago 27/04/2025 FacebookTwitterEmail The £20,000 Olympic-style swimming pool has served as a War Memorial for the Shire since the 1950s. (Supplied) ON THIS DAY 28 April 1950 Longreach will soon be home to a £20,000 Olympic-style swimming pool, serving as a […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password