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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
2
Warning issued in the Cloncurry Advente edition cautions all local and district residents and visitors to avoid entering Lanark Selecta Taramys Creek area without authority. It warns that anyone who cuts fences harms property or buys gates risks prosecution and urges holding authority for entry.
In a letter from a reader named Phanas, the writer thanks Jaye for kindness and skillful attention shown during the prolonged illness of the late husband. The note reflects appreciation and remembrance.
The message expresses gratitude to Wase Nelson Dodo and relatives for telegrams and messages of condolence after a death. It also thanks Mrs. R Seymour and Mrs. L Rooke for their thoughtful support during the bereavement.
A flood of entries arrives for a local event causing crowding in the courts as organizers prepare for a two day schedule from Tuesday through Wednesday. Participants range from youth to adults, reflecting broad community interest.
A garbled London fragment lists scattered figures and names with unclear dates. Readable items include numbers and partial names but most content remains indecipherable.
A long list of local happenings includes the Milmva Battalion and Reda Wheelhouy’s daughter at Bi Marine Convent, a government stock route project return to Ploncurry, impending shearing at Mellrida Downs, military training and promotions, and upcoming Gipson Debutante Ball on August 18. Also mentioned are Archbishop Duhig’s visit plans and admission prices for a local venue event.
An appeal announces plans to form a four chamber body for Cloncurry. Citizens are urged to attend a Wellington venue meeting at 7.30 p m Sunday to discuss formation and elect a representative body. Those unable to attend may contact ME Wellington.
Readable fragments describe a military ball and Diggers races set for Friday September but text is garbled with repeats and misspellings. No clear names or locations beyond generic events.
The item corrects prior reporting on Peter Molloy with extra daughters named Mrs J Worthan Brisbane Mrs J Bord Tennant Creek and Mrs J Harulson Cloncurry. It notes the Military Ball supper, copper price quoted at 261 per ton, and a list of golf competitions with results and upcoming events in Cronewrry. It also lists sales results for wood and Merino prices and a Stromberg Carlson wireless set for sale.
Tenders requested by the Women's Auxiliary of the Clunenrry Sub Branch RSSILA for an orchestra of at least ten instruments to perform at a Military Bus event on Friday September 1 1959. Close with secretary August 6. Payment and location details appear amid scattered local notices and a reward ad for a brown rug and Archie Morrison name on a tug.
An ad touts Hrene0 as a broad remedy for coughs colds throat and chest problems. It claims two shillings per bottle and targets both adults and children with a “concentrated” formula said to ease wheezing nasal issues and throat irritation.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Cloncurry RSSTLA invites tenders for an orchestra of at least four instruments to supply music for the Military Ball on September 1. The Tat weather relief raffle was won by Mrs. N M Hawes at Selwyn Hotel Cloncurry with ticket No 87.
Waltonvale garden near the Cloncurry river three miles above town reports peak tomato season with large red tomatoes noted for appearance size and taste. Mrs Walton plans to ship by the 1b and urges county people to visit, as potato crops from imported varieties also show improvement.
Mr Dan Popett, who began hawking fruit and vegetables in stations between Cloncurry and the Gulf, retired after a successful trip last Sunday and states he sold the whole load. He leaves tomorrow for Normanton with another load of fresh produce including rutabagas, potatoes, onions, via Fort Constantine and Clonagh.
Handicapper J A Macdonald will announce weights for the Cloncurry Diggers Races to be held September 1 and 2. Secretary Cleve Trenfeld notes horses are in good condition. Mount Isa pupils visited Mount Isa for interschool sports. future representation planned.
Holy Communion at 7:80 am and Evensong at 4:80 pm led by Rev J Lang. Sunday School at 8:80 am. Cloncurr 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays at 8 pm. Julia Creek services on Mondays and 4th Sundays at 8 pm. Federal Methodist Dylan Mimbion Minister Rev CP Williams conducts Sunday School. 19ium church Warwins shows fragmentary entries.
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