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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
2
Property notice warns that any person entering reflection Tommy's Creek or leaving gates open without authority will be prosecuted. It references Hamstead holdings and mentions Arle ngatock and Ton as names in the fragment.
Cloncurry district residents await publication of reports by Government Geologist Shepherd and Mr MacAskill on ore reserves and possible smelter sites. Bowen and Cloncurry are debated as economic locations, with coal transport and ore quality cited as decisive factors.
About two dozen Cloncurry citizens met in the old Shire Hall on Sunday to discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce. A Wellington chaired, noting the town lacked a public body to present needs to Parliament, and L L Davis volunteered as secretary to contact Townsville for rules. Wellington and Monsley to canvass business people to recruit members. next meeting set for Tuesday, August 13.
The weather note describes continuing cold with a southerly wind over the past two days and a harsh spell for those who dislike cold. It mentions winter conditions, past snowfall and harm to stock, with remarks on grass and pasture status affecting livestock in the Cloncury district.
A Sunday trip from Cloncurry to Mount Isa drew 120 excursionists who spent the morning touring the mines and works. In the afternoon Duchess girls beat Mount Esaplete 14 to 19 in basketball while Cloncurry defeated by Black Star Juniors. A later match saw Duchess versus Cloncurry misconduct prompt referee action. Evening dances followed as the train returned to Cloncurry at 2:40 am Monday after a lively weekend.
The influenza outbreak that began in South Queensland has moved north to Cloncurry with many homes affected. In New South Wales inoculation efforts follow London's example, while Queensland health authorities try measures to curb the annual illness that forces many to miss work.
Copper quotations show Lordow prices around £44 16s 14d forward and nearby £51 8s, with Pietrolytte at £40 5s 0d. American copper fetches 10.50 percent, indicating a volatile market and shifting spreads for European and U.S. origins.
Advertisement calls for applications for the position of railway cleaner in the Northern Division. Read the advert for details on duties and requirements.
A farewell for Weld at Rajabdi Hall July 29 featured a smoke concert and toasts to the departing Harry Guy who oversaw railway premises work. Attendees included Riley, Monath, Linkin, Bankley, Mert, Hanley, Macconnell, Collins, Kootoota, Brinson and guests. The night closed with Auld Lang Syne and Mr Guy’s departure for Cloncurry.
In a town scene on Sheaffe Street the bougainvillea at Mrs. M. Sions Ley’s residence blooms softly. The plants, planted years ago, have grown over and around the windmill tank, now covering the stand and wheel. Early morning sun draws visitors to admire the flowering display.
Binoa the duck shooting season opened in June with timber of parties paused at Dalgenally and Korong. Good bags reported on Lite Lake Feorong Tosa with around sixty ducks from five or six gangs. Tue Mig Labo on Dalgonally noted activity, with many birds flushed and hunted.
The report describes bird life shrinking as drought dries waters in the west. Militia units tested uniforms and drill in Shire Corneryard and recreation reserve as recruits learned formations. Western Battalion under Colonel Murray prepares for three weeks at Kissing Point with 32 men already enrolled.
Cloncurry hosts a packed race week with a monster novelty evening in Memorial Hall featuring a knowledge quiz, singing, crooners, tap dancing, and humorous acts. Supper will be served and prizes awarded for quiz answers. Also notes on rifle range trials and local militia activities with shoot results and standings.
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