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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
1
Persons in charge of travelling stock are notified that before entering Fishers Creek run they must give notice at the Homestead. Those not complying with the regulation will be prosecuted without further notice. W Helman.
Fond and loving memory of our father Henry Parker who died in Clancurey on July 19 1939. His time and memory live on in our hearts forever. Inserted by his sons daughters and grandchildren Parker Vingon Moniz families Knampn Gonturry.
The article urges intact local recruiting committees to remain active in Australia’s war effort. It cites General Lloyd and Churchill on the long, uncertain war, stressing the need to keep the organisation ready for immediate recommencement, retain single young men for home defence, and balance early recruitment with future reinforcements.
A fragmentary note describes plans for a major event titled The Bik Bay's Derby at the Clan curry Refress Bushman's Canal. It mentions a range of names and a date around August 24 at the Revolation Reserve, with emphasis on tickets and attendance.
A correspondent in camp at Mlowera reports experiences in the army during wartime. He notes ample rations, cartoons and pictures, concerts, and old votive symbols preserved. The writer mentions the Curry boys marching, training, and the hope of final leave before foreign service. He reflects on prior wars and recalls friends in Chicurry.
Acehonse, a LMS winner at Townsville, reportedly left for Toheymoorey Station with ownership by Anderson Brog. A five year old Crecker from Brisbane, once a rising star in racing, faces a lengthy spell as he is set to be turned out at Tobermarey, possibly ending his career.
C Robinson of the Barley White notifies that Barklyn Tableland Shire Council financial statements are open for inspection at the Shire Office Camooweal. They may be purchased for one shilling each.
Fragmentary report notes a dispute between John Johnson and SameS yroh of Tar Wesile over a mounting issue. The judge or representative Mr Williams conducted the tie, and instructions indicate damages or payment obligations pressed on the plaintiff. The text is garbled and several names and terms are illegible.
The Cloncurry patriotic fund notes a subscription total of £291 4s 10d with several donors. A Friday night burglary saw Barney Lene’s funds stolen, £25 in notes and cheques missing, police questioned many persons with no arrest. Chillagoe State Smelters resumed after May, processing sulphides from Trekelano and Herberton, copper blisters poured as operations normalized. Pensioner Fase McTaren died in hospital after a long district residence.
Local general notice states Mr G O Sullivan L C Country Representative of A P Greenfield Northern Ltd Optometrists and Spectacle Makers will professionally visit Cloncurry and may be consulted at the Post Office Hotel all day Friday 6 Aug from dawn to 6 pm.
Fragmentary notice describes cane weight events for August 16 and 17 with unclear locations. Mentions a secretary Mr F J Paichtyll as the contact for inquiries and references an audience or exhibit related to AUSTRAMAR COMICS RAND and the Three Sucking Pye. C Flenaley and Denunts appear as names in the damaged text.
Decent readable record of All Schools Sports meet at Maunsa Oval on a Saturday in July 971m with many age group events. Participants include Cloncurry Mounts Convent Mines Town schools and notes on boys and girls events from under 10 to senior groups. Convent wins with 68 points followed by Martol? and Town with 36 points.
Warden McLean announces protections for soldiers enlisting or awaiting service, ensuring safety for the duration of the war. Mineral field operations and related personnel are referenced, with directives about contact for those seeking enlistment or clarification through wardens and local authorities.
The Barkly Tablelandshire Council announces the financial statements for the year ending 99/1040 are open for inspection at the main office. Copies or posters may be purchased for a specified sum.
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