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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1940
Page
2
All persons entering Lanark Selection Tommy's Creak must give notice at the Homestead. Any person found cutting fences tying stock or leaving gates open on this holding without authority will be prosecuted Barton.
Phous 121 Box 88 Pully Ilustrated. Price 26 ba. Post free. Mr. and Mia L Gordon City Chambers 220 Raward Street Hilabane.
Fragmentary note shows an episodic Saturday publication run by the Liberty Advocate, with line scribbles referencing local factions. It hints at weekly syndicated content and a public broadcaster style, but details are unreadable.
The letter criticizes the Queensland Department of Stock for extending buffalo fly controls across the Cape York Peninsula and questions officials' actions and costs. It cites inspector Carey and Callagan visiting Cloncurry, argues regulation costs to cattle owners, and mentions a proposed Red Cross fundraiser raffle at Bein corfu Hall on April 20.
An advertisement offers a mixed farm for sale at Charters Towers. It invites buyers to consider the property between Tim aplondid timate the oppor and nearby farm road, noting it as a home opportunity not to be missed.
Fragmentary notice urges residents of Cloncarry District to read an advertising insert about the Thennia Hospital election. It mentions an April 26 event by the Red Cross Prista and a fundraiser with envelopes offering various items.
Notices advertise a public auction of horse gear and packsaddles, explosive price controls on gelignite and detonators, and a seasonal waterfowl and game shooting plan in Northern Queensland. The ad warns no price changes for gelignite and outlines opening dates, prohibited items, and district shooting limits for July 1st at Dalgar.
The committee of the Boulta Benefit Race Meeting announces postponement from April 1 and 10 to a single day due to rain. The program remains as advertised with the addition of a Conadiation Handicap and a morning horse parade. Rodeo by Bam Puller is planned, and 20 horses are promised with hopes for 30 more through yards.
The Commonwealth government fixes copper prices at 20 percent after cancelling two previous tariffs at Chillagoe State Smeltime.
A group including J D McLean and Sproule set out from Mount Ian to Campoweeh after a Sunday train incident. They trudged through bogs to Mount Tas and back, aided by a wood eater, then arrived at Mount Tas free of major harm. A memorial mall sale advertises poultry and goods for a small envelope price on April 26.
In Cloncurry town officials denied a circulating rumour that copper price had climbed to £92 per ton. Government Assayer J. Tregensa stated the Commonwealth fixed price of £76 per ton months ago remains authoritative, with no truth to higher figures.
George Glock secures the Blacksmithing Award in the district amid community attention on local trades. Officials including Mr. JM Seymour and Mr. Giacome oversee the proceedings as the business receives recognition and awaits further events at the Clonoure station.
Senator Cooper and Mrs Cooper arrived tonight in Chonourry and will stay in Clonewney until Monday if roads allow. He will meet local officials and residents, including Dorine Gassator and Mace Kislay, and plans to visit Tous at the Post Office. He previously served as an officer in the 18st Hilal during the Great War.
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Caution notice warns persons traveling tock must le moklon ab the homestead. those not complying will be prosecuted with out further notice, W.IELPMAN.
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