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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1932
Page
3
Telegraphic note from BHWSUANE reports Governor Lo’s farewell that Queensland will remain a land of sunshine and generous friendship. He expresses confidence the state will overcome obstacles and prosper, despite noting changes at departure toward the west and a vacancy in the deputy role.
Across London and Australian capitals politicians weigh backroom shifts on Ireland policy unemployment relief and railway fare cuts. Debates surface on De Valera and cabinet aims alongside public and press pressure, while Brisbane and Sydney report weather, legal, and governance developments and farewell ceremonies for Queensland officials.
A report from Brisbane indicates severe drought across Clement to Longreach and Wintonia with stock losses. In Sydney a fatal razor slashing near Petersham leaves Murray Nune in hospital after a brutal attack. Police report alleged murder of Fleming at a sugar refinery estate.
A fierce storm tore through Un metropol ian Souter on Saturday causing crop losses and property damage. A fireball struck the home of J Totlinsen at Port Hackett injuring through a doorway and knives. Falling debris near the Victoria port worsens sea conditions but may ease soon.
A scrambled report from Sydney describes a Saturday gathering with unexpected turns and various performances. The chaotic account mentions music and personalities, noting a night scene and a dramatic mood shift, but many terms are garbled.
In police court De Groot described cutting the ribbon at the Sydney Harbour Bridge opening. He testified that while the National Anthem played, hundreds in Official Stand A remained seated and jeered the King, provoking his anger. Floods drench Gippsland. rains cause damage to roads and bridges across the state. In Brisbane a man, William Maycock, aged 40, was sentenced to 34 years hard labour on the first count and two years on the second, with concurrent terms. French aviators left for Noumea after delays and wireless updates during action.
The Minister for Mines reports potential at Mount Wondoo in Chillagoe after a brief visit. He sampled dirt at random, uncovering small gold pieces, and noted the site shows uniform gold content across the mountain area.
Reports indicate clashes between combined Japanese Manchurian forces and Chinese troops in Manchuria. Soviet instruction increases tension as mass withdrawal of Chinese fortifications is noted. The first fleet reached Port Arthur, while sensational crowd scenes erupted over a separate ribbon-cutting incident involving Captain De Groot.
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