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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
2
Mr and Mrs L Gordon of City Chambers Cleward street Brisbane advertise post free and a price for Pully Thustreved Price, 23. 3d post.
Colnbury yesterday held Anzac Day ceremonies with a morning service at the Monument and a record attendance at the RSSILA Bubon branch AGM in Memorial Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary invited returned soldiers to the luncheon and a well attended remembrance service followed in the evening. A full June report will appear in the next issue.
Pupils of St Josephs Convent entertained a large Rathusiastic audience last Friday at White Fall. The program showcased high proficiency, with younger performers from 8 years upward delivering confident, polished acts. The event drew praise for unity between ora and pupil training and echoed the elegance of famed Australian stage traditions.
A lively program featured young John Grady delivering a standout juvenile performance with poise. Eddie Row and Alynn Sheehan drew hearty applause, while Mrs. de Warren’s piano and Brumech Barry’s painting contributed strong artistry. lighting by Schwohe enhanced the scene. The trio of highlights culminated in an evening praised as a genuine crowd-pleaser. The night also announced the Clongupyy Feliured Spldters Racing Club event with £213 added money, two days of racing to attract many horses from far and wide, including the Anane Flying Handicap and Verdun Open Handicap.
Qantas Empire Airways announces government approval to restore the former twice weekly Tuland to Beltane and Daly Waters route from April, with Brisbane to Mount Isa service and Brisbane to Daly Waters adjusted. Cloncurry to Normanton services unchanged, Glencoe to Norynanton trip remains same day late week. Fare increases of 10 percent between Brisbane and Daly Waters and 8 percent on the Cloncurry Normanton segment will take effect April.
Mr Giles Tronfield Secretary of Clovetrry Dries Hospital received nominations from subscribers to act as a committee for the ensuing year. Members include Mesdames NM and Bawet, LY, and Messrs F Jenkin T Lynch J A Macdonald J Wietsueil 7 Wood house Ro Parwer Beridixo Park. The committee aims to oversee housekeeping and finances with past helpers retained. Subscriptions will support the hospital’s needs. Mr George Tsitaly Tittoy elected as investigator.
A report mentions sending a horse named Wooltra to Central Queensland and Longreach races and upcoming Townsville and Towers events. The Curry Patrio t ic Fund lists total donations and invites forward to the paper or Hon. Secretary P. O. Box 12 Cloncurry. All donations are free of exchange.
The paper corrects an earlier typo stating the copper price was fixed at 79 pounds per ton. The correct fixed price is 278 pounds per ton. Readers in the copper industry are urged to note the corrected figure.
Dr D. Atkins, Government Medical Officer and Superintendent of Cloncurry District Hop, spoke at Memorial Hall on the perils of diphtheria and the benefits of mitigation. The lecture was poorly attended, a disappointment to the medical officer and to parents who could have gained useful information.
An enthusiastic meeting in Cloncurry on April 1 discussed forming a Bowling Club. Attendees included E J Battle C R Ketter G W Varle J V Smith E B Barry J R Bulley M O Callaghan J May Katie Woods Shetran Powers Fouber and A Wellington. A pro tem committee was named and plans were set to approach Shire Council for a loan or subsidy to establish a green, with alternative funding considered if needed.
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