Notice to Travelling Bloc at Mindle Home Stead
Woodcutters and others warned against entering with permission. Travelling block going through Mindle is requested to give adequate notice at the homestead.
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
2
Woodcutters and others warned against entering with permission. Travelling block going through Mindle is requested to give adequate notice at the homestead.
Notice to all entering Lanark Selection at Tommy's Creek require reporting to the Homestead. Unauthorized fence cutting stock driving and gate leaving on this holding will lead to prosecution. R. Barton.
Persons in charge of travelling stock must give notice at the Homestead before entering Fishers Creek run. Those failing to comply will be prosecuted without further notice.
Two memoriam notices honor Jack who passed on August 18 1937 and Clarence Kiss who died August 14 1939. Inserted by wife Gwen and family. Each note expresses loving memories and devotion.
Residents of Cloncurry Shire contest government move to transfer part of their district to Mount Isa Hospital Board. The piece compares 1938 39 and 1939 40 figures for both hospitals showing voluntary funding yields larger reserves. It argues workers subsidize Mount Isa and questions board governance and democracy.
A long letter questions democratic control of hospital finances with government and Mount Isa groups sharing votes. It urges support for Cloncurry Hospital, notes past government generosity, and warns against district proclamations that shift costs to ratepayers. It also reports a fatal accident, a bushman carnival, and local job ads.
A Lockheed Hudson crash near Canberra killed key figures including Minister for the Army Brigadier G A Street Minister for Air J W Fairburn Vice President of the Executive Council Sir Henry Gullett Chief of the General Staff Sir Brudenell White and several aides. The disaster near the capital occurred within a mile of the field as the plane landed with engines running smoothly.
Mr R McMillan and family of Carsland thank the medical team and friends for the skill and attention given to Charlie McMillan who is recovering from a serious accident. Special thanks go to J A Lisson Superintendent of the Cloncurry Ambulance and to Doctors D S Atkins W Alberry Matron Clarkson hospital staff and all assisting friends.
A vintage pitch touts HEENZO as a family cough remedy that saves money. Mixing a two-shilling bottle with water yields a pint said to relieve symptoms from the first dose and claims it suits both adults and children alike. The ad notes HEENZO is sold openly.
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