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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1945
Page
3
Fragmented list of items including fruit, apples, wines, and "Aayrowe" noted with dates 23/9 and 20 Apts. Mentions blue apples, maltocul auctions, and mentions of apprenticeships or duties. Unclear details but indicates sale or trade of produce and associated goods.
A series of obituaries from Cloncurry and surrounding areas notes sudden deaths and funerals. Allan Hamilton Trotman aged 21, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Noel Trotman, and a former school athlete is mourned along with LIEUT ENANNA H. Trotman of the AIF. Other lines reference local residents, a long-serving farmhand, and community figures, with services held by the Rev Brother Crown and burial at the Hughenden cemetery.
A Monel Joyuble Bridge evening in aid of ACF Bustle was held Tuesday night at the P.O. Hue with 34 players. Teams competed in several games. the Oasis Hotel beat A.F. 952 to 408, Bankwam 23889 to 954, and Commercial Club defeated Federation by 1208. Winners were Mr and Mrs Warren. The event runs weekly for seven weeks to raise funds.
An advertisement claims Renzo offers a cough remedy with faster effects and broader reach than Heenzo. It touts concentrated formula, simplified use for adults and children, and urges quick orders from readers seeking relief from coughs colds and related ailments.
A long fragment lists residents and visitors across Burketown and Cloncurry towns. Entries mention holidays, travel by plane and train, job changes at the GPa and local churches, and routine town events. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Mellefont, Mrs Hulbert, and Rev. Mra Alun D. Brand amid scattered references to places like Glencurry, Warwick, and Brisban.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions various officials and places such as a turk oF Petty Siston Warden Gree and a Clerk oF Duity Lesson. The readable text references depots, home hil, Minics, and Melua with unclear roles and dates.
A fragmented report from Julia Creek outlines a series of local happenings. It mentions a village farewell party for departures to service and army, social gatherings, dances, and various visitors in town. Notable names include Mrs Murphy and Mr Ryan, with references to local sports and railway shifts.
A Burkutown weekly page details district progress, local events, and social happenings. Included are a Saturday night dance with games such as poker and bridge, performances by Mrs. Gainer, and discussions on road work and water supply. Residents anticipate improvements while weather and schedules affect gatherings.
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