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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1942

Page

2

Local notices for Tre Eye Minister and surrounding areas

Notices announce events at Tre Eye Minister A Bruce Mount Isa July 5 Julian Creek July 12 Cloncurry July 18 Mt Isa July 20 Ladies Guild Cloncurry July 8 with Sunday School 10 am Church Service 7 30 pm Subscriptions offered for local paper Latest sporting telegraphic and cable news Condolences to Mrs Ball and family for the death of son and brother Devin Ball

Ngland Cloncurry Bundhry Mount Isa Julian Creek Cloncurry MT Isa Ladies Guild

Veterans pressed into service amid new call-up waves

Tim Smith a World War I veteran who served with the 42nd and 41st Battalions A L during 1914 18 and later earned the nickname Tobruk Rat reemerged in Australia after being invalided. Now recalled to Militia duty he works on road projects amid government staffing doubts and conscription concerns.

Eyes Thougate

Caution Notice for Lanare Election Entry

Caution notice warns all entrants to Lanare election site Tommy's Creek must show five notices at the head area. Unauthorized persons found tampering with fences or leaving gates open on the holding will be prosecuted by R Barton.

Lanare Belection Tommy R. Barton

Caution Notice Warns Travelling Stock Seek Access

Travelling stock gain through Mindie requested to give adequate notice of Woodcutters and others warned against entering without permission. Apply Mrs L. L. Shute, Owner.

Mindie L. L. Shute

Trespass Warning From Rocklands Holding Manager

An official notice from Rocklands Holding signed by manager G. B Jago warns trespass or interference with stock will lead to action. The message appears under the label LAD WAN with concise enforcement language.

Rocklands Holding G. B Jago

Ugly Man's Competition raises £1025 for Boulla Red Cross

In Boulla a ten week Ugly Man's Competition yielded £1025 for the Red Cross Funds. Clarence Alderley led with £479 3s ad aided by R Brook and Bill McNamara. Scholefield raised £353 17s 1d. Dan Howard collected £191 18s Ed and committees across Boulla and surrounding areas organized stalls and supports, with partial help from Tama and Hamilton Downs. the effort praised as a local example of patriotism and charity.

Boulla Red Cross Returned Soldiers’ League Messrs Vic Clarence Alderley Scholefield Paton Downs Dan Howard Boulla and District Mesdames McNamara Brooks R. Brook Montague Downs Bill McNamara Tama Scholefeld Medames Frank D. Howard George R. Donohue Jones Jackson Hasted Hamilton Downs Mesdames Smith Maryvale Beauchamp Boulla Red Cross

Red Cross Appeal and Hospital Trainee Notice

The Cloncurry Branch of the Red Cross Society appeals for second hand clothes and novelties for a jumble stall to be held on Saturday September 26, 1942. Also two trainee positions are invited at the local hospital with award rate salaries, applications via Giles Trenfield secretary, Cloncurry Shire Council.

Cloncurry The Red Cross Society Giles Trenfield

Scrap Rubber Collection Depots Established at Cloncurry and Mount Isa

A scrap rubber collection depot has been established at the Corneil Yards of Cloncurry and Mount Isa. People with scrap rubber are invited to deposit it at either depot conducted under the supervision of M. O'Callaghan, Shira Clerk.

Corneil Cloncurry Mount Isa

Experienced Bookkeeper Seeks Position at Central Hotel

Employment wanted. Experienced store bookkeeper and shorthand typist with station experience seeks work. Wire or phone "Bookkeeper" at Central Hotel, Longreach.

Central Longreach

Exemption Application for Mineral Lease 3580 at Trekelane

The holders of Mineral Lease 3580 Trekeling No 2 in the Cloncurry field apply for a six month exemption from work. They state labor is focused on nearby Lease 322 to maintain output of sulphide ore. Hearing set for August 27 1949 at 10 am in Warden's Court Cloncurry. objections due August 27 1942.

Trekelane Cloncurry Angus MacKay Glenwood MacKay Ellen Delaney James Whitney Delaney Hope

Edie Reilly and Sen Carrington Wedding Noted Here

The wedding occurs Monday for Miss Edie Reilly elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Reilly of the Selwyn Hotel and Mr Sen Carrington of Bexley Longreach. Dr Edna Thomas recently appointed resident medical officer at Cloncurry District Hospital has arrived by Sunday's mail and taken up residence at the hospital.

Edie Reilly

Local marriages and town news from Cloncurry

Wedding notices include Miss Agnes Boyd and Mr Bertie Lane solemnizing at Cloncurry with a short honeymoon then to Lorraine Station. Other social items note visits by Mrs J Hegarty, Dr H Kennedy departing for Blackall, and transfers of Mr Miller and Mr Schultz. convoyed by remarks on local Red Cross efforts and air raid shelter advice amid wartime activity.

Mra J. Freeman Rose Walton Clem. Walton Waltongate Mra Freeman RAAS Vince Clifford Post Office Mackay D. D'Arcy Brisbane A. Spear Spear Army Miller Southport Miler Chrissie Red Cross G. Schultz Leichhardt Lorraine Station Schultz Ivy Anderson Winslade O'Neill Townsville Mindle L. L. Shute Butler J. Hegarty Cloncurry Blackall Kennedy A. W. Dodd Winalade Corindl Ales Reid Corindh Park Dodd Australian Estates Mapperly and Mindie Trethowen and Stewart Shute Elisa C. A Johnson Northern Territory Johnston Burne Philp and Co Fletcher Methodist Church Agnes Boyd Camaray Bertie Lane Martyr Kate King

Bishop Ryan Visitation to Cloncurry and Confirmations

His Lordship Bishop Ryan of Townsville arrived on Wednesday for a two day visit to Cloncurry. He will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday at St Coleman's Church where a number of children will be confirmed. The schoolchildren entertained the Bishop on Thursday with a concert in the Convent schoolroom praised by the Sisters and children.

Ryan Townsville Cloncurry St Coleman's Hig

Notable Visitors and Residents Amid Cloncurry News

Tuesday night arrival and Wednesday departure mark a string of local guests and homecomings in Cloncurry. Alec Arthur of The Nobbles returned from Sydney to inspect property, with visits from Barrett, Clingham, and Mrs Grimshaw, Windsor Park. Barrett takes over Arrella Downs. hospital staff changes include resignations of Bessie Wilson, Fosha Risky, and Joyce Baillie. Other items note birthdays, hotel guests, and traveling relatives.

Alec, Arthur The Nobbles Sydney Cloncurry Art Powell Gloncurry Barrett Miss. Clingham Arrella Downs J. Grimshaw Windsor Park A. Bruce ES “Holmes Mackinlay Prince of Wales Bessie Wilson Fosharisky Joyce Baillie Hartley P. Matthews Sellhelm D. Bweeney Queen's Hotel B. Badd Dobbyn Rebetzke

Experienced Bookkeeper Seeks Engagement in Longreach

Employment wanted notice from an experienced store book-keeper. Skilled in shorthand typing and station work. Available for wire or phonographic booking. Address Central Hotel Longreach.

Central Longreach

Nightgowns Through Time Reflect Birthrate and Change

A paraphrased digest traces nightdress evolution from 18th century sleepwear to Victorian restraint with high necks to postwar translucence and birth control linked shifts. It argues these shifts mirrored family size, female psychology, and modern women’s evolving status in society.

Old England

Departure of Evans Family from Cloncurry Home

The Evans family long-time residents of the Bloncury district plan to move Monday next to Brang. Mrs A Evans, their daughters and Mr Evans are preparing to leave the Burketown area after pastoral work and cattle tending. One daughter, Patience Serjeant Pilot Edgey Digmerck RAAF, was reported missing after operations over Germany. Betty is engaged to Sergeant Pilot Edgey Laufer RAAF. Neighbors wish them health and happiness in the new home.

Evans I Saeae Aes Cloncurry Brishana Bloncurry Fort Ceneianghea Evangely Dean Sheen Burketown Quamby Evang Evans Nen Patens Edgey Digmerck RAAF Sir- Vans Germany Betty Pieb. Whee Laufer

Death of Mrs Mary Jean Collins Aikenville family

The sad death occurred today of a well known Western identity, Mrs Mary Jean Collins of Mountain View Farm Aikenville, elder daughter of Mrs Ball Rockvale Station Nelts. She leaves no husband and two young children. Mrs George Smith of Hlose Green is an aunt.

Mary Jean Collins Mountain View Farm Aikenville Daugntér Ball Rockvale Station Nelts T. Ball George Smith Hlosegreen Deogasuil

Why Women Wear Clothes in Victorian Wardrobes

The fragment discusses Victorian women and undergarments as a mental shield, shielding concealed bodies and thoughts. It references C Willett Cuningham Why Women Wear Clothes and portrays reactions of wives to petticoats and modesty in the period.

C. Willett Canningham London

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