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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
2
War news notes German raids on Plymouth and Belfast with heavy casualties in Belfast. British air strikes on Brest and a British landing at Bardia are described, with partial recapture of forces. Local items include dances, civic meetings, and social notices from Cloncurry and Julia Creek areas.
Cloncurry residents and visitors are noted in a bustling column. J T Boyd, chairman of Cloncurry Shire Council, is in Sydney for medical care. Several locals travel between Adelaide Melbourne Brisbane and Sydney. Dr Elconte becomes medical officer at Cloncurry District Hospital. A large crowd is urged to attend Sunday’s Two Mile Swimming Carnival. An engagement is announced between Miss Gladys Young and Kid Brackley.
Courtesy of the Returning Officer J. D. McLean the paper presents latest statewide figures for the Carpentaria district election. Single polling places have been tallied while one group of ballot boxes remains outstanding. Count expected to be finalized soon.
The week featured an 18 hole stroke handicap win by Mr. IL Butt with 67 and FP Taylor runner up. Associates led by Mrs. G Hirst and Mrs. H Redmond finished with tight scores. The Malbon River flood on Good Friday swelled streets and buildings, then receded, followed by a charity dance and the formation of the Maldon Pastime Club to host socials and euchre parties through April and May.
Bathing Beauties parade during the A C F swimming carnival events including a 1 mile and 3 furlong turf race. The item appears in a clipped notice printed by Wallace Chaplin Gibson for Cloney Pty Ltd with registration details and contact lines.
Brisbane acceptances notice lists a private sale of a restored 1880 Chevrolet six utility in perfect running order with four new tyres for £40. G W Clarke solicits replies. Also Mount Isa Mines Limited calls for tenders to supply posts and fence 43 miles, with details at the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s office.
All kinds of stalls are being arranged by the AGF at the river for the Swimming Carnival on Sunday at the Two Mile.
British forces have withdrawn from Benghazi in Cyrenaica. The move, though damaging to prestige, is not viewed as a tragic military loss. The withdrawal occurred under strong enemy opposition with no British casualties. In the Middle East, strategy favors retreat when pressed and resistance only when the enemy is maneuvered into a favorable position for the British.
The Office of Superintendent of Traffic announces plan to close Section of King Street Cloncurry from Daintree Street to Ham Street to all traffic on Monday May 5 1941 between 1 p m and to 1 p m under Traffic Acts and regulations. JAS J SPROULE Superintendent of Traffic.
The lady members have agreed to supply and disperse refreshments, and I feel sure such will not be lacking in either quality and quantity.
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