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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 08, 1939

Page

2

Charcoal Recovery Possibility After Vitoria Fires

Professor Burstal of Melbowne University cited potential recovery of up to 10 000 000 tons of charcoal from a fire damaged ore at Victoria. The minister for defence discussed storage and extraction plans with Colane Williams and the Director of Mechanisation as part of the post fire salvage strategy.

Ieeen Vitoria Allana Defence Qrestion Uneue Burstal Melbwllnne University Ns Bean Mechanisaten Colane Williams Birstall Australia

Germans in America feared Bund aims and German patriotism

The Bureau of Investigation found German American Bund leaders seek to instill pride in German heritage and love for Germany. Fritz Schhn linked to Adolf Hitler and the Bund pushed German language in schools and raised and lowered flags together at Bund camps. No evidence Bund was controlled from Germany. unclear on storm trooper drills or use of firearms.

Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Germany Fritz Schhn Merr Hitler Musict Beer America

Hull attacks German trading methods and alters trade stance

The article reports Mr Cordell Hull criticizing German trade practices as destructive to world commerce. It notes that Germany trades with the United States on its own terms, diverting American trade to serve German needs and undermining barter agreements with other nations. It mentions Turkey’s reciprocal trade agreement signed at Ankara and its expected impact on Germany's position with Turkey.

Cordell Hull Angwerine Purne'y Strack Germany United States Turkey Ankara

Miner Trapped After 14 Hours In Kalgoorlie Shaft

Rescuers labored for over 14 hours to free 18 year old miner Jack McCarthy trapped 640 feet underground in Hanna’s North Fire zone Kalgoorlie. The ore ran had collapsed repeatedly threatening more falls. A doctor and ambulance crew remained on site as rescue continued.

Jack McCarthy Hanna Kalgoorie McCarthy Minar Tallas Hiehhead

Woman Wins Damages Over False Publication in Richmond

Mrs Mary Eilen Johnson of Richmond won £50 damages against Tenth and Sportsmen Ltd for alleged libel contained in a report titled Truth on October 45. Costs were deferred.

Mary Eilen Johnson High Stl Richmond Tenth and Sportsmen" Ltd

Prime Minister to form cabinet after death stroke

Prime Minister Lyons, who spoke Friday at 10 40 pm, died after a heart blood clot. Mr Earle Page agreed to form a new cabinet and is expected to act as Prime Minister until the War Australia Party selects a new leader in April. Gowrie to offer commission to the new leader.

Sydney Lyons Wari Nile Earle Page Aternoon Ü ‘Eral Itla

Jewish refugees seek to join Australian effort but faces doubt

A group of Jewish refugees asks to enlist in Australia's defense to preserve freedom. Applications were sent to the Minister for Immigration by the Australian Jewish Welfare Society. With seven exceptions most are under 40 and have lived in Australia a year or more. Officials doubt relocation or admission can proceed quickly but have forwarded the matter to authorities for consideration.

Winety Tix Jewth Ft la Austealia Jewish Wolfre Wnich Wittiosk Australia

Premier and Griffith Field a State Election Move

The Labor Party secretary reports the Premier told the Party Executive he will not contest Griffith. The Executive accepted the decision as in Queensland’s best interests and invited candidates to contest the seat with a possible plebiscite on April 15. Morgan Brith will not run for Griffith North and may seek another division later.

Labor Party R. J. Carroll Ovine Sbe Qm Ormard Griffith Queensland Australis Heredha Pedera House Queena Jend Porgan Brith Premmier Queeneland Labor Soraat Apgronaigy

Explosion at Queenstown hotel injures none. three present

A crude bomb exploded near the Royal Hotel in Queenstown in the early evening, creating a hole in a corrugated roof. Three people were inside the hotel at the time: George Quinn, his wife, and a guest. Mrs Quinn claims the incident followed an altercation with her husband after drinks at the hotel.

Bf. Andrew's Floéel Queenstown Tate Liensee Beorge

Way Day Celebration and Council Notices

Announcement lists a May 1990 ball and requests music quotes by April 20 1998. It also notes a monthly meeting at Mrs T Jenkins residence on the 13th, invites W A members at Shira Mall opening, ads for representatives for Cloncurry and district, and details on Cloncurry Shire Council Electric Authority work extending the power house with ministerial gazette notice and public inspection at the Council Chambers.

T. Jenkins Sam Aaa Ermmont Council Cloncurry

Various 1930s Films listed with star names and titles

A garbled 1930s cinema roundup cites multiple films and stars such as Dick Foran in Over the Wall Alec Robert Taylor, The Yank at Oxford, The Great Australian Musical, Dick Purcell in Navy Blues, Norma Shearer in Smilin Through, Clark Gable Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy in Test Pilot, plus others like Wich Payers and Paradise for Two.

Py Sai Dick Foran Alec Robert Taylor Yank Oxford Lloyd Rugbos Dick Purcell Womenda Pel Atm Richard Marthelmens Algo Douglas Montgomery

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