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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1936
Page
2
In this town notice section the Advocate promotes advertising and services for local churches. It lists Holy Communion times at Presbyterian Church and warns trespassers and fence cutters near holdings, signed by ministers Barton and Hall. Federal Methodist Inland Mission, Iloncurry, notes service times and Sunday School schedules.
Subscriptions received from MF Nev Sturzaker Kajabbl and others for the Jean Nicholson Benefit Fund. Amounts listed include Eva Sturzaker Bert Wilson Chis West W Smith H Bowman Molotueh Sullivan Kar ney Kenny Jack May Lillyman Geo Glock and others. Total fund stands at 47 pounds 15 shillings 10 pence with 18 pounds deposited in the Q N Bank Clonourry. Funds to be sent via OGN Bank to the unfortunate girl for ongoing hospital operations in Gabe Mater Hospital Brisbane.
A long column of social and personal items lists arrivals and departures, convalescence news, visits and illness. Mrs Hanley and family travel to Alexandra Street for a stay with Mrs Hanley’s sister Mrs Johnston while many friends hear of Mrs Jones convalescence. Nearby styles mention Mrs Seymour’s return from Towodville with her father, and Mrs Fuller’s death after a long residence, among other hometown notices.
Ad claims Woods' Great Peppermint Cure eases wintertime ailments described as feverish cold symptoms. It targets readers worried about the flu like aches and fatigue and urges purchase at local outlets. The promotion blends medical-sounding language with urgent tone typical of the era's ads.
Ad advertises weekly Melbourne arrivals of fashionable frocks and accessories including bags capes and coats. Mentions delivery to local grocers and markets with prices and delivery terms though full details await in the extended notice.
A public meeting is set for Thursday night at Cloncurry to discuss the Queenaland Bush Children's Health Scheme and related shire matters including building plans and water safety responsibilities. A Webb reports high dingo losses near the Shire and urges national action for systematic destruction to protect stock.
The readable portions imply a jumble of names and terms such as Cerhard Casis GHDER and Exchaoge with Sidings. No coherent event or personage emerges to summarize into a valid news card.
A short cheap line promotes rubber stamps and linen marking items at a local shop. Blump and Mary advertise compact goods, including ink bottles and markers, in a quaint listing.
Mr and Mrs W Allis and Family Mount Isa thank friends for sympathy messages after the death of their sister and aunt Sarah Ellery.
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