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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1931
Page
3
A garbled report discusses treasury bill limits and government actions. It mentions the Commonwealth Bank, Treasurer Barnes, and disagreements over whether Treasury bills should be constrained. It notes Australia’s situation as serious and calls for uniform action by state governments.
New York customs seized about one million tickets of the Irish sweep or similar lottery, alleging fraud and contraband. A passenger list records Jameson Ammintiost and Toran ator, with five barrels of Irish whisky and other contraband aboard.
A scrambled item notes an Australian sailor ending a lengthy voyage and flight to Australia. The readable phrases reference a first arrival, medicine, and travel, all implying a retirement or rest after the journey.
In Sydney on Monday the Southern Gross Junior used by Kingsford Smith in early flights crashed from about 200 feet at Miséo aerodrome. Pilot Albert Edgar Jones aged 90 and Palmer, 24, were killed along with a partner. The machine was smashed.
Fragmentary notice reports wool prices rose to ten percent and mentions bales, wire, and grease concerns. Details are incomplete with several garbled terms and missing context.
An OCR fragment outlines air mail testing with mentions of dates in April and May, referencing a planned transcontinental route and a London leg. Details are garbled, but the note implies a long flight schedule and potential schedule adjustments.
A brief stock market style note outlines Australian proposals and a government call to action. The report mentions key figures and institutions involved in assessing the financial impact and potential responses from markets and policy makers.
A garbled report from Sydney discusses federal governments and looming actions. Names and places are unclear, but mentions include governments, districts, and possible policy actions. The piece hints at a predicted meeting and decisions affecting national actions.
The article notes an auction offer at Tomtwick meeting, with no bids proceeding to sale at L700 qumuene Avery. No further details given on participants or outcomes.
A garbled passage reports on federal politics with a reference to Joni Ernst and a Democratic party context. It mentions a commission report being deferred and contains unclear details about timing and focus.
The garbled OCR text appears to report on a contested record or journey with unclear names and places. A person named Eitan aspires to procure a machine from the Soutien Creme and mentions a potential journey within eleven days, though many words are unreadable.
Reports from Canberra indicate a major party will invite Mr Lyons to lead talks on uniting the cyber policy effort. insiders expect Lyons to form a United Party and push for government reform including a Privy Minister and key appointments.
A disrupted report notes plans to adjourn the meeting on Saturday to address the government deficit. The article mentions a representative challenging the government to seek an early appeal while outlining the first steps toward tentative positions and policy action.
Fragmentary text mentions shipowners and a group called Stemmahip Chywners, with unclear references to workers and towns. The readable parts do not form a coherent event, date, or location.
The fragmentary text discusses Australia and Britain in a legal debt dispute context. It references Melbourne, Beppo rthon, copidivtion, and a British debt matter involving a person connected to Julie, with unclear timeline and details.
An Australian aviation update notes movements of air boats and fleet redeployments around Melbourne. The report mentions schedule shifts aimed at early May operations and ongoing coordination with and among ports, air routes, and defense authorities.
Oddly garbled OCR describes wool industry events with vendors showing their wares and a focus on percentage figures. The article notes planned meetings and a bank’s role in potential cooperative effort for a marketing or funding program.
The day’s sale continued with thinner attendance and fewer high bids. Competition eased from the previous day as buyers and sellers faced a softer demand and overall weaker tone across the wool market.
A revolt in Bprim toppled the monarchy and established a Republican Government led by Senor Temorn as Prime Minister. King Alfonsia evacuated to the Palace for England’s residence ahead of a future settlement. The Pepitltewn Party reportedly celebrated a victory at the pote with Tepublin colors displayed.
Friday report from Naibways notes the GCommissioner announces retrenchment for a driver named Prithes Haishane due to overwork at spadely tail way shops. The decision follows a surging workload and safety concerns among staff.
In Brisbane on Friday the Art Union considers changing its prize structure. A proposal suggests reducing top prizes from £5000 to £1000 to adjust the schedule.
The wool sale at Brisbane concluded yesterday with strong activity. Buyers from Japan and Europe showed interest while bids rose, led by a high offer for the top lot of the series.
Sydney reports the Commonwealth Marine Court of Inquiry concluded its investigation into the Malabar incident. The inquiry found Captain Leathe guilty of negligence and criticized actions that endangered the vessel and crew.
Fragmentary report shows Riverina petition seeking support to premint a Riverina potion to the Federal Government. A referendum on constitutional amendments may follow in New South Wales. The text references Lyons potentially leading if Riverina is sanctioned at a convention.
The article reports on federal political maneuvers over New South Wales debt settlements and wartime payments. It notes negotiations between British and Australian authorities, bondholder concerns, and potential government actions affecting war debts and wartime finance.
The government will provide clothing and training to unemployed workers. Ships freight share and transport costs covered. Australia wide measures include distribution plans and cash allocations for boots breeches and garments to be issued through regional programs.
The Openigh revolt news from Paris reports the Spanish Queen and Alfatse arriving at Marseilles and heading to London. The liaison in Spain remains quiet with only a few casualties noted in a barrelous incident.
The Senate rejected the Fiduciary nolp hil by 24 to 6, prompting claims the government would go to the country on a double dissolution. Earle Page declared the bill dead, the Country Party prepared to act, and Latham resigned in favor of Lyons amid party tensions. Theodore attacked the Treasury over credit controls, amid broader political instability.
In Melbourne on Saturday the inquiry into the Southern Cloud disaster reports the eight passenger liner has fallen. investigation committees join officials to oversee the airborne tragedy.
A garbled boxing note describes a late night bout in Sydney where a boxer named Liebert faced tough exchanges and was knocked down, with references to Liber and Thurton amid unclear action and outcomes. The piece reveals a chaotic recap of rounds and a decisive finish.
A garbled dispatch mentions English to Australian travel and royal figures amid upheaval. It references Spanish abdication, King Alfons, and provisional exile, plus a June timeline and recalling populace after elections. Difficult to parse but indicates cross channel political flux and a monarchic crisis.
About 610 attendees at the Cowline’s Hall for the annual general meeting. Dedgutti served as Patron, Hirbourne as President, and Hensley as Treasurer, all re-elected. Secretary Sop nue resigned. replacement to be elected. Meeting adjourned with plans for next session.
Shavices will be held as a monument tribute at the Shrine Hall on Saturday April 8 2000. The ceremony includes a flag ceremony and laying wreaths for soldiers graves, with address by M Callaghan Hon Secretary Conmemoration Committee.
A public notice records the Brisbane Annual Conference of the Queensland and Country Press Association approving a minimum day advertisement rate of six shillings per inch for provincial newspapers and four pence for each additional inch, with theatrical ads at fourpence per column inch, payable in advance and no agent commissions. A. E. Joseph signs as secretary. notice dated August 5, 1920.
In Sydney at Tregilla's sale at Gl26, breeder Mr Jobs Lobstow of Leliavale station discusses fillies by Heroic and Kilvias, noting Marigilla's potential as a Derby winner and Champagne Stakes prospect. Prices range from 150 to 210 guineas for yearlings and fillies, with Burwood colt valued around 2000 guineas for next Derby.
In Brisbane first division Amberlitre wins by a head at 7 to 1, race time 1.24 as 64fara Doorwraith and Donore's Dest also compete. Park Plate sees Rube Paddington favored at 7 to 4, winner by one and a half lengths in 1.468. Sydney features the Dangar Handicap with Weimond, Salvadore, and Rackbot. winner by a clear margin in 2.87. Melbourne Bowdown Plate results list Golden Lullab, Antonella, and Melanie with Amberright among entrants. Sandown Purse sees Eastern Gem defeat Taybon by a length in 26.
A jumble of horse names, jockeys, and race titles appears with numerous misspellings and unclear pairings. The readable elements include various divisions and potential horses but lack coherent results or event details.
An undated colonial-era letter urges Cloncurry to form a Progress Association to boost prosperity and improve services. It argues town business leaders, roads, mail, and telecommunication need organized civic effort and warns underrepresentation and limited council attention hinder development. The piece calls for local citizens to unite to secure better infrastructure and town growth.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a subeditor’s unclear day with stray phrases and misspellings. It lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or locations to form a clear report. The readable bits hint at fragments about words and world events, but no concrete event emerges.
Following a meeting of the Mt Ise Boeing Club on April 6 a committee advised the club to seek a replacement for a horse named Perk Lb after a serious incident. A worker, Wo Topping, was injured by a steal drill shaft collapse at Main Haulage Stitt Mt Tea and taken to hospital.
A garbled OCR note from Mount I8A district references hospital salary lines weekly sums and personnel appointments. It mentions a secretary Muay Ath and conditions of service, with a date or deadline implied as 01% May 42th.
An old item offers inexpensive fruit including oranges and tomatoes. The ad mentions a current sale on a bushel and requests cash payment, attributed to Collins with a street or shop designation.
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