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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1931
Page
3
Governor Goodwin will officially open the Royal National Show, with events promising improvement and growth. Aerial flight plans include a Sydney to Koahand test in two weeks, and a mid September arrival of a British aviation model.
Fragmentary report describes Theodore McCormack and partners seeking an en suite in a court at Brisbane. Evidence recounts the history of sanction rites and mentions Mangan Minea. No decisions were made as the court adjourned.
Report from Brisbane on the annual Progressive National Party conference. Speech interruptions and applause mark the session as speakers debate the value and rights of the Public Service Union, with tensions over government surface area and violence threats cited.
In Brisbane yesterday Justice Webb ruled the clarification of wages for terrain workers under the Matalliferous Mining Award did not apply to underground stat tests. The Federated Mine Drivers and Firemen’s Association case centered on interpretation of the term ymowe arte and wage conditions for locomotion drivers and related roles. The decision noted the union’s conviction but found no provision in the award to cover the disputed class of work.
Ambiguous OCR text mentions a sports event with references to a race or jump, names like Simon and Garn, and a score or measurement such as 4m or 94 T foot 1/4. The readable fragments indicate a local club or team context and participant list, but most specifics are unclear.
The report from Melbourne indicates federal programs approve a large works plan. The council agreed to fund projects totaling 194,000,000 pounds with additional amounts of 640,000 and 14,900,000 to carry out works at Benement and related sites.
Attendance at the Queensland cattle and horse show in Brisbane rose to levels near prior years. Judges awarded top honors to Ladomond progeny and noted impressive stock from Queensland though overall bidding was light. The event highlighted strong prospects for local breeders and the continued prominence of Queensland stock on the national stage.
Fragmentary report mentions half million pounds toward salaries and payments to officials. Court proceedings reference Mansfield, Gouna, Goddard, and McCormick amid a dramatic statement. Jury adjourned until Thursday.
In Sydney the Premier's comments on wage reductions and salary caps trigger a political clash. Ministers contend new measures may be needed to realign costs while critics warn of broader economic disruption and potential factory and hotel industry pushback.
Reports from WeLLINTON describe an inquiry into a murder case involving Phyl Sinnooe and a suspect named Georgy Coats. The fragmentary text mentions alleged burial and coerced statements, with references to names and dates that are unclear due to OCR errors.
Incomplete report references a referendum, Diet actions, and budget talks. Mentions various officials and a council, with fragmented phrases about polling, accusations, and financial totals. Details are garbled and names are unclear due to OCR errors.
A busy week with council meetings and hospital enhancement plans as residents travel to Townevile. Multiple locals like Mr Young and Mr Lansky attend events. staff changes include pilots and clerks moving between stations.
An excerpted page fragment lists names and places including Cloncurry Townsville and Mornington Indonesia references. It mentions assignments for Murdock and Murdoch, hospital inmates, transfers to Alpha, and travel plans for Teddy Summers, J Holland, and Vickers. The garbled text blends notices, personal updates, and likely local events with scattered dates and numbers.
Fragmentary Mount Isa News text records a court case at Poulous court in 1981 with a reference to William McKala and others, mentioning property at Mouah and a jury date. It also notes proceedings and sentencing tied to 1984, with figures listed as pounds and shillings in the document.
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