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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
3
Frederick Ratton thanks the Doctor Matran and Stott and all staff at Cloncurry District Hospital for their find and attentive treatment of his mother during her stay. He also thanks friends for messages of sympathy and flowers.
Aavocats Friday reports a visit by Mr G O Sullivan as country representative for Messrs A B Greenfield Optometrists to Cloncurry. Tenders called for firewood for Railways with delivery to commence Tuesday 10 April. Cloncurry Golf Club opens season April 26 with Mrs Woods re elected president and Mr A Bell as secretary inviting members.
Published in the Glencurry Advocate, latevale graphic news appears with brief notices and community items. The snippet highlights local happenings and recent releases, reflecting the paper's vintage style and emphasis on timely community updates.
A telegram from Senator H Foll notes the Minister for Air has ordered resumption of the dual weekly Qantas flight to the west after Defence Dept had directed a weekly service. Cloncurry Shire Council lobbied PM and Minister for Air, with councillors credited for the success, though no date for resumption was given.
Yesterday flags fluttered from two poles at Memoriaal signaling a royal union and Australian banner to celebrate a British naval victory near Skager Bay. Inquiries note officials planned public celebration with wireless reports urging official confirmation before broader coverage.
A meeting at Memorial Hall next Thursday aims to form a bowling club in Cloncurry. Organizer M O'Callaghan says about eighty potential members have shown interest. Community notes decline in cricket and football, urging a sport with less energy demand and more participation to revive local sport.
All interested should attend or send name to Callaghan to become a member. Donations to the Patriotic Fund acknowledged by President Battie. J Mullan donated 12/2. Funds to be received via Secretary Box 12 or Advocate office. receipts delayed due to auditor. Monthly meeting set for Tuesday night next the 15th April. Weather notes record rainfalls and scores for various towns including Cloncurry and Devoncourt.
The text notes worries over blowfly mastitis in Me Blow-Fly era, citing persistent wet grass and heavy rains keeping wool damp. Ranger A D Taylor reports native flies attacked by musk and observed cases, with experienced men lacking prior such observations. If weather stays, more losses expected.
Sanitary contractor sues Glencurry Shire Council for weekly allowances and back pay totaling 966 pounds, detailing payments for a sanitary labourer and related Northern Allowance from September 14, 1000. Police Magistrate and defence counsel appear for both parties as the hearing continues.
The death occurred in the local Auspiral on Sunday afternoon of Mrs Richard John Eaton, age 62, an old Cloncurry resident born in Wangaratta Victoria. She came to Queensland as a girl, married in Hughenden in 1889, lived in Hughenden and Richmond districts, and later moved to Cloncurry about 31 years ago where she remained. Her husband predeceased her ten years ago, and she leaves eight grown children. The Mineral took place on Monday afternoon with relatives and friends attending and Rev Russel conducting the service at the graveside.
Thomas Dodgeon Armstrong, long time Health Inspector turned Councillor for No 1 Division, died at Cloncurry District Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Derbyland England and resident in Queensland for about forty years, he served on the hospital board and supported the Tropical Inland Drainage Scheme. Funeral scheduled for this afternoon. He was active in the ALP and a Mason.
Constable Jack Conolly notes Mrs Casey departed on Saturday morning for a holiday. He has served in multiple centres of the Cloncurry Police District for six years and traveled through Townsville on the way.
Tender notices from the Eneland Railways invite sealed bids for dry firewood to be delivered by allway trucks. Supplies will be ordered by the Commissioner for Railways with deliveries to commence April 30 1340. Tenders must state price per ton, delivery station, maximum supply, and daily delivery capacity. Payment on allway weights where obtainable.
A meeting of interested persons convened by the establishment of a bowling club in Cloncurry to be held on Thursday 7 April 1940. M. O'Callachar served as convener.
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