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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1932
Page
3
Amid chaotic reports from London and Dublin a mix of political, military and weather items unfolds. De Valera faces pressure over Irish independence while demonstrations erupt in Dublin. Australian towns report storms floods and shipping disruptions affecting Burnie Roma Melbourne and Darwin with various damages and delays.
The Queensland Treasury announced a nine month period deficit of £2,991,420 with revenue of £9,055,784 and expenditure of £14,047,205. Comparatives show last year’s figures at £10,015,006 revenue and £41,799,998 expenditure. A separate note covers wage reductions in the Shearing Industry, arbitration hearings, and public disorder at the Harbour Bridge opening.
An official traffic tally indicates fewer accidents in Queensland and the City of Bridbane compared with 1990 and 1994 figures. The state total reached about 60 incidents, with 440 in the previous year, including fatalities.
A Government Party meeting in Brisbane discussed an election date but postponed full decision until after the Premier's Conference set to begin April 8. The Premier aims to present a strong government case to voters, possibly timing the election for maximum effect.
The Australian Labor Party executive will hear appeals from M Kirwan MLA and H Bruce MLA amid irregularities in Brisbane and Tablelands plebiscites. A fresh plebiscite will be ordered for Kelvin Grove after disputes over the original Brisbane result and seating contest.
A notice proclaims George Haines opening a butchering service soon offering home delivery. He advertises prices 8d per lb for small pieces and 6d per lb for larger cuts, with orders handled by ringing 75 Geek Hales to arrange delivery promptly.
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