Menzies Heads to Kurri Kurri On Coal Strike Likely
Prime Minister Menzies travels with his private secretary to Kurri Kurri to state the government’s stance on the coal strike and uphold the court’s authority. If his appeal fails, the government may seize mines and mobilize loyal miners with free labour, while Labour party moves to form the Australian Labour Party Non-Communist. Two rival Labour factions contest New South Wales seats in the federal elections.
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Ganberra
Menzies
Kurri Kurri
Labour Party
Australian Labour Party
Labour
New South Wales
Strikers Finance Collapse Near in Sydney
In Sydney on Friday the Migiexs finances are reported to be near collapse. Storekeepers on the coal fields announce they will refuse strike dock ets today unless last week’s dock ets are honoured. Last week dock ets valued at £45000 were issued.
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Sydney
Migiexs
Communists Curbed in Parliament Address
In Canberra, Prime Minister Curtin stated Labour fully backs the government’s plan to curb the Communist threat. He argued that allegiance to an enemy makes a person an enemy and subject to action.
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Canberra
House of Representatives
Curtin
Labour Party
Governor General
Labour
Australia
Britain Attacks German Bases in Western Norway
British aerial and naval forces press western Norway targets as heavy bombing targets Trondheim and Stavanger. A cruiser was damaged but returned to base, while the Scharnhorst and the Deutschland may be aground or damaged. Fierce fighting continues south of Narvik with British troops engaged.
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London
Norway
Trondheim
Stavanger
Scharnhorst
Narvik
Enemies Within the Gates Revelations Spark Widespread Crackdown
Following alleged betrayals in Norway Sweden Holland Belgium Yugoslavia Romania and Turkey, authorities place all suspected foreigners under arrest or close surveillance. Widespread fear grows over Italy possibly joining Germany to carve up the Balkans.
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London
Norway
Sweden
Holland
Belgium
Yugoslavia
Romania
Turkey
Italy
Germany
Balkans
Menzies Buys 49 Hudson Bombers From America
The War Cabinet decided to purchase 49 more Lockheed Hudson reconnaissance bombers with spare engines at a cost of £2,227,000. The order raises the fleet to 140 aircraft. most have arrived or are en route. The Hudsons have proved completely satisfactory.
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Canberra
Mr. Menzies
War Cabinet
America
America warns nations over Dutch East Indies status
In a tense Pacific moment the United States warns other powers to respect the Dutch Indies status quo as Germany and Japan consider moves there. Cordell Hull cautions that America will take firm action if the situation worsens and international rights must be upheld.
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London
Dutch East Indies
Germany
Holsind
Japen
Cordell Hull
Dutch Indies
America
New Labour Party and Sidney Friday Rally
Lang and his supporters gather as the New Labour Party launches led by Sidney Friday to press party unity and promote a platform for reforms.
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Sidney
Lang
Australia to load anti-submarine vessels for navy
In Canberra Mr Menzies told the House that Brien ALMATY asked Australia to load anti-submarine ships at once and orders would be placed to the maximum capacity. The vessels will be of special Australian design and impressed by the Admiralty and accepted without hesitation.
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Canberra
Menzies
House 6 Representatives
Brien Almaty
Austra
Wion
Golden Casket Draws Numbers and Winners Noted
Golden Casket No. 628 drawn yesterday lists first prize 22645 belonging to E Smith Syndicate Brisbane. Second prize 9068 share ticket Brisbane. Fourth 31233 share ticket Brisbane. Names Firth R Mitchell Stanthorpe and Iza Adams Coongoola North Coast Line appear in the notice.
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Brisbane
Golden Casket
E. Smith
Syndicate
Thira Iza L. Adams
Coongoola
North Coast Line
Firth R. Mitchell
Stanthorpe
Archie Moore Defeats Ron Richards in Rushcutters Bay Bout
Archie Moore 11 5 defeated Ron Richards 11 ¢ on a technical knockout after ten rounds at Rushcutters Bay. Moore led on points when the referee stopped the fight because Richards suffered injuries to his right eye.
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Sydney
Archie Moore
Ron Richards
Rushcutters Bay
Moore
Richards
Local Chamber of Commerce Formed at Shire Hall
The Cloncurr y Chamber of Commerce was established at a meeting in Shire Hall. Mr N J Powers elected President urged serious commitment and urged the press to support the new body to ensure a long active life for the Town and District. He warned that apathy had killed similar groups and called for a focused, enthusiastic membership rather than a large but wavering list.
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Chamber of Commerce
N. J. Powers
Chamber
Powers
Minutes of first meeting of Cloncurry Chamber of Commerce
The minutes record the first meeting held at the Ghire Hell on Thursday evening April 18 1940 with attendees including Powers May Katter Bheeran Ab Varrie Bull Smith O Callaghan B atter Woods Rattle Wellington and Barry. R Barry chaired pro tem while C R Katter and A Wellington moved to form a Chamber of Commerce instanter with motions carried.
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Cloncurry
Powers Elected President At Cloncurry Chamber Meeting
N J Powers was elected president of the chamber, with E R Barry as secretary and J May as treasurer. Membership fixed at 0/4 per annum. A prize fund of 10/6 for a betterment scheme was proposed and meetings set for 7 May and then monthly in the Shire Hall. Names of local residents and visitors are noted, including clerical and mining figures.
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Raiaing
A. Wellington
Woods
N. J. Powers
G. Varrie
M. O'Callaghan
J. May
B. Katter
G. Varrle
M. Hubner
Novelty Fair and town news preview for Clancurry
Social notes list residents traveling to Townsville and Sydney for events and holidays. Dentists, constables, and merchants prepare for forthcoming visits, fairs, and transfers. Several locals arrive, depart, or plan trips including a dental congress and a honeymoon to Cairns and Kuranda.
Anzac Day pension instalments noted by Postmaster
Mr Lawrence, Postmaster, notifies war pensioners that Anzac Day instalments will be paid on Wednesday 24th April. The Cloncurry Red Cross Society met on 16th April at 8 pm at Mrs Hensley’s residence with officers and members present and apologies listed. A vote of thanks was given to the Country Women’s Association for £1 1s. The secretary noted badges available for purchase at 1 each. A sports meeting was planned for 23rd April in connection with the Famey Fair, and the fortnightly meeting was scheduled for 20th April at Mrs Hensley’s.
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Mr. Lawrence
Cloncurry
The
Red Cross Society
M. Hensley
McLean
Hensley
Walton
Miller
Jenkins
McGurk
Rosenskjar
Klump
Moore
Peace
Kirk
de Warren
Gleeson
Williams
Ah Chee
Leonard
Country Women’s Association
Red Cross
Public Lecture on Diphtheria Immunization in Cloncurry
The public of Cloncurry and district are invited to a public lecture by Dr. D. G. Atkinson on immunization against diphtheria. The talk takes place in the Shire Hall on Tuesday April 24 at 8 30 p.m.
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Cloncurry
D. G. Atkinson
Shire Hall
Bonnell MacGillivrary Wedding Quiet Ceremony
Irene Macgillivray daughter of D R B Macgillivray married Richard Henry Bonnell in a Church of England ceremony on April 15. Officiating was Rev. Bro. Russell. Matron of honor Mrs F Allison wore a silk Moral sheet and travel frock. Best man was M Hubner. They planned a four week honeymoon in the Cairns district.
Iris Cann Birthday Party Celebrated by Cann Family
A twenty first birthday party for Iris Cann was hosted by Mr and Mrs Cann on a Wednesday night with about forty guests. The evening featured numerous competitions and community singing. A dainty supper followed at midnight and many gifts were exchanged as all enjoyed Auld Lang Syne before departing in the early morning.
Worth Knowing The Advocate In Local Agent For Old Firm
The Advocate is listed as the local agent for a long established reputable firm known for rubber stamps and brass plates.
Immunisation Talk on Diphtheria in Cloncurry Shire Hall
The public is notified that Dr D Atkins will lecture on diphtheria immunisation at the Shire Hall on Tuesday 23 April 1940 at 8 30 p m All are invited to attend Shire Clerk M G Callaghan
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D. §. Atkins
Shire Hall
M. G'Callaghan
Visiting Optometrist to Visit Queensland Towns
A representative of the House of Chas Sankey Fraser Optometrist will consult at Mount Isa Mt Isa Hotel from 1am to 4pm on Monday 29 April and Cloncurry Leichhardt Hotel from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday 30 April. Patients may book advance appointments by writing to the head office in Brisbane or Toowoomba.
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House of
Chas Sankey Fraser
Queen Street
Brisbane
Margaret Street
Toowoomba
Mount Isa
Mt. Isa
Cloncurry
Leichhardt
Dentist J M Bulbert to be absent from practice
Notice from Dentist J M Bulbert that he will be away from Monday April 28 in the afternoon until Monday May 13. Also an official traffic closing in Cloncurry on Monday May 6 from 1 pm to 6 pm restricting King Street between Daintree and Ham Streets for Red Cross funds.
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J. M. Bulbert
King Street
Cloncurry
Daintree Street
Ham Street
Bprouse
Tenders for Mail Service Queensland Opens
TENDERS FOR MAIL SERVICE QUEENSLAND ERS are invited for the conveyance of mails over the under mentioned mail service as from 1st July 1940 No. 416-McKinlay-Wilgunya. Tender forms and full particulars of the service are obtainable at the McKinlay Post Office, the District Postal Inspector's Office, Charters Towers, or the General Post Office Brisbane. Tenders close at the office of the District Postal Inspector, Charters Towers, at 2 pm, on Wednesday, 1st May, 1940. J. Malone Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs.
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McKinlay-Wilgunya
McKinlay Post Office
District Postal Inspector
Charters Towers
General Post Office
Brisbane
Gum
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