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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1940

Page

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Social notes of Cloncurry and district social events

Mrs. Ryan of Bandi Sydney plans a holiday visit with her nephew G. 8. Antes and Mrs. Sacon of Ballaghmore. Mins Moss of Melbourne and Mr. Mills accompany. Lads Wallace transported to Renbloam Hospital Saturday night. Mr. BL. J. Metijland, owner of Quamisy and Dobby hotels, bought Kajubbi hotel license with plans for a modern hotel on the site. Numerous locals and visitors attend social gatherings, weddings, and parties, including a 21st birthday celebration for Belby Tregenza, and a Women’s Emergency League fundraiser at the Winton home of the Bank residence. The Mount Isa District Hospital staff visit Cloncurry. hair services and travel notes appear amid a busy social calendar.

Ryan Bandi Sydney Antes Sacon Ballaghmore Mins Moss Melboourne Mills Wallace Clencurry District Hospital J. Metijland Me. T. H. Dowling Fathers Rush Mount Isa Gladys Horley Dorothy Wright Mount Isa District Hospital Cloncurry Yvalmai Allanadale Townsville P. Walsh Eileen J H. Jones Tynddal Bill Keyes Glen Isla

Plants and vegetables for gardening now and later

The article urges planting now for a good season detailing sub tribes of Compositae and listing vegetables such as lettuce radish turnips celery carrots parsnips and beans. It notes weather aiding blooms including zinnias and several flowers while advising on lettuce warmth challenges and the value of sowing celery and other crops for later profit.

Innias Zifffleae

Soldiers Notes and Anzac Day Plans Across Australia

Reports from Melbourne on a Royal and Legal Association executive meeting with Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Blamey about servicemen welfare. Notes urge increasing garrison battalion staff for aerodrome guards and camp duties, while militia camps rely on trained cooks and batmen. A memorial service will be held at Parliament House, Canberra, with the Governor-General and Lady Gowrie in attendance, and Anzac Day observances urged across states. Sub-branch items include a Rosemount Hospital shilling fund presentation by Alf Newman and a badge loss notice from the Anzac Club in Brisbane.

Melbourne Thomas Blamey 6Th Division 2Nd A. F Thomas League Nd A. T Assila Commonwealth Department of the Army Parliament House Canberra Lady Gowrie Australia L. A Rosemount Hospital Alf Newman Rosemount Newman Windsor G. Buchan Ipswich Brisbane Isis J. Benn

Rowan and Lauder Wedding at Duchess Hall

A pretty wedding was celebrated at Duchess Hall on Saturday April 20 as Mr. Robert Rowan son of the late James Rowan and Evelyn Lauder daughter of William Lauder joined in marriage. The decor featured multicolored streamers and roses with a large wedding bell hanging above the couple.

Duchess Hall Robert Rowan James Rowan Malbon Evelyn Lauder Nor William Lauder Mee, Lauder Treteluno Brian

Naval Terms and Fleet Classifications Defined

Defines fleet flotilla and squadron with sizes and roles. Explains battleship versus battlecruiser speeds and cruiser functions in escort and protection duties. Includes notes on destroyers and submarines as flotilla components.

Flea Siege Innovations Highlight Anti-Torpedo Screens

The note mentions Troyers as screens against torpedo attacks and references an antidote concept. It reads as a brief historical hint about defensive measures for naval threats involving U boats and countermeasures.

Troyers Algo

Travel stock notice for Fisher Creek entry

Officials warn carriers of stock to notify at the om cotonnel Lovesueruence before entering Fisher Creek run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted without further notice.

Fersons Fishers Creek Run

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