News Archives: What was news 72 years ago 17/08/2024 FacebookTwitterEmail The Longreach Leader has served the Central West since 1923. ON THIS DAY 15 August 1952 Balderson Secures Victory in Inaugural "Leader" Medal Competition. Fred Balderson, representing Longreach, has emerged […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password