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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
3
A meeting of the Quamby Race Club members will be held in Quarry Hall at 7 p.m. Saturday. Agenda includes balance presentation and discussion of future plans. Keyes is honored secretary.
Bushel cases mixed fruit 18/8 pawphws 10/8 eunimas 20/ finvspples 11/6. Dash with order add freign J. McNAMARA 103 Bridge Road Mackay.
An advertisement for the Rhythm School promises jam and boogie-woogie lessons for beginners to advanced pianists, with instalment payments and a Brisbane address, claiming guaranteed results and a new method. Also promotes a cough remedy and a local shire council notice for tenders and a motor mechanic position.
Notice announces Blood Stallion and Hurri Bomber standing season at Parcel Plains. Mentions MrKinlay and Free 20 guineas. Particulars apply to L. L. BODE.
Caution notice posted by Roamere Holdings warns shooters and trespassers away from property. Unauthorized entry may lead to enforcement actions and legal consequences.
Imported direct from Switserland limited stock due to restrictions. 15 Jewel lever watches in stainless green and chrome cases priced from £7 5s to £13 10s, extra heavy 9 ct gold oblong at £13 10s. Also pocket watches from £4 10s. Guaranteed years, dust proof, and durable. Strand Buildings Queen Street, E8 EDMO.
A lighthearted prompt reassures readers that they may feel improved after consuming a meal or snack. The note plays on mood linked to food and emphasizes simple comfort.
A note announces a Hood Melbourne Cup double run at Caulfield on October 19 and Flemington on November 5 and asks readers to join a mailing list with Box 1943, G.P.O. Brisbane.
A buying agency offers the highest possible prices paid in cash for casks with no commission or freight charges. The ad emphasizes direct purchase terms and prompt payment to merchants seeking to liquidate inventories.
Rev. A G Brand describes travel about six hundred miles from Cloncurry to the Mitchell River Mission. He notes abundant wildlife along rivers north of Normanton, tropical flora, hospitable Gulf residents, and local gardens and fruit trees. A curious observation mentions tomatoes grafting potatoes via natural fertilisation, attributed to ants.
Mr T D. Glen offers at public auction on Saturday August 17 at 3 pm the entire household furniture and office effects. items include bed and dining suites, leather and oak pieces, baby items, gramophone records wireless, kitchen, garden tools and hardware, plus an assortment of chairs and furniture. N J Powers is the licensed auctioneer.
The report details vast road problems across the Peninsular area with crossings like Stanfan near Gao braith and Gilbert near Blir ing. It notes rivers blocking travel, river crossings widening, and long delays with road sections flooded or built on sand and timber. The Flying Doctors Service aerial shield is praised as a guardian during the wet season.
All persons found trespassing or shooting without permission on Clonagh Gipsy Plains or Jersey Plains Holdings will be prosecuted. Local authorities warn against unlawful entry and firearms use on these properties.
In constant communication with Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide Specialised Bidders Agents. We fly buyers right to your property.
Poetic fragment notes autumn past, winter approaching with gales and illness. Mentions the dull season and the need for remedies, citing Woods Great Peppermint Cure on hand for coughs colds and related ailments.
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