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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 15, 1939
Page
2
The Cloncurry Advocate announces a modernization of its plant with new type for legibility and reading ease. It offers printing from visiting cards to catalogues at moderate prices.
Sunday services listed for St Andrew's Church including Holy Communion and Evensong with Rev J Lang. Cloncurry services on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays at 7 p.m. Julia Creek services on 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday at 1 p.m. Federal Methodist Inland Mission noted in Cloncurry with Rev G F Williams and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Church services at 7 p.m.
The issue denounces an unsigned election circular allegedly promoting W R Rose for Shire chairman. It notes no candidate named W R Rose is officially nominated, calls out impersonation of Walter Angus Rose, and warns that unsigned propaganda could polarize voters. The piece mocks the circular showing an ass and promises, urging electors to ignore unauthorised material.
In Cloncurry district sheep owners pressure councils over the dingo problem. The council criticizes failed dogger programs and high costs, noting two hired daggers proved ineffective and costs rose. Sheepowners push for action as the menace persists.
Local report details a plan where sheepowners form small syndicates to hire a dogger at a reduced cost with council subsidies, aiming for direct control and cheaper management. It notes prior failures to form such groups, the dwindling D. I. Board assessment, and potential economic benefits from streamlined policing across the shire. Julia Creek tennis results described after.
The Cloncurry Association hosted a district gathering at the hotel with Mr C Trenfield and staff praised for catering. President F B Hope toasted Loyal toast and welcomed visiting players while congratulating Julia Creek on a double victory. Other toasts honored sports bodies and ladies, ending with the Robinson Shield presentation for the Julia Creek cam. State School Sports noted for April 21 and the R A Clarke Trophy for top handicap points and jumps.
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