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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
2
Crowds pack Silver's Circus at the Big Top in Clon Barry for a lively show with jugglers strongmen clowns and aerial artists. A Tuesday cancellation followed a breakdown of a ride causing delays and a crowd of locals to gather for Wednesday's performance.
An accident at No 4 Bore on Alexandria Station in the Northern Territory on Wednesday afternoon left station engineer Mr Tom Sherman with a heavy blow to the forehead from a piece of machinery. He was admitted in serious condition to Mount Isa Hospital. Also at Lawn Hill Mines near Riversleigh Mr George Sanderson fractured his leg in a separate incident yesterday afternoon and was taken by Mount Isa Ambulance to hospital.
Julia Creek notes a wedding at Rone Cheren where John Blanch and Thelma Barry unite with Rev. Pather Devereaux officiating. The bride in blue corduroy and velveteen attire enters with her father in law. guests arrive from Brisbane and nearby towns with a lavish supper hosted by Mrs G. Pout and friends.
The report details a July 19 aggravated assault case in Glencurry with Lionel Harold Condon pleading guilty. A 25 year old stockman was fined £10 in default three months, after a hotel incident involving a young girl. Police traced the case to Cloncurry, where Condon appeared in Campones Court and was remanded.
The Hon. F J enornan MLA and colleagues hosted a Mines ministers event with J Dufnity, Norman MLA, and other representatives. The gathering included remarks on future copper ore purchasing, regional mining concerns, and transportation costs, followed by musical items and social tributes.
Incoherent OCR notes report a health notice from Loncurryn Shire Council. Mentions vaccination event and hospital matters with unclear names and dates.
A series of birth notices from Cloncurry Hospital reports the arrival of a daughter for Constable Searle and a daughter for Shaw. The briefs confirm two newborns born in July, naming the families and indicating the local hospital as the site of delivery.
Rex Robinson of the Central and Northern United Graz SPI Research Organisation from Cloncurry tours the Suit area and will arrive by plane on Tuesday. He will meet cattlemen at the Post mee Hotel at 5 pm where Dr Bell will present films and discuss opportunities during the evening address.
The Minister for Mines and his party traveled from Stout to Fain on Tuesday and were received by George President and Geareinry of the Clones Branch of the ALP. They visited the Government Assay Office in the afternoon.
Fragmented sale note lists a 1961 model with unclear make and condition. Readable terms indicate it is offered for sale with minimal details and no further use described.
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