Caution Notice on Traveling Stock at Home Stead
Traveling stock moving through the home stead is warned to give adequate notice. No entry allowed at Woorloutters and nearby areas without permission.
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
2
Traveling stock moving through the home stead is warned to give adequate notice. No entry allowed at Woorloutters and nearby areas without permission.
Notice warns that any person cutting fences or leaving stock open at the Homestead Holding will be prosecuted. The notice names Barton as issuing authority and targets entering the LanaiK section and Tommy's Creek area.
Persons in charge of travelling stock are notified that before entering Fishers Creek run they must give notice at the Homestead. Those not complying with the regulation will be prosecuted without further notice. W. Helpman.
Local council clashed with the Railway Department over provision and cost of a sanitary building near the Cloncurry cattle yards. Residents warn of health risks from a creek draining into the Two Mile waterhole as thousands of cattle and sheep pass through, calling for public protection and free travel implications.
A windy period brings clouds and possible rain while a strange wind sweeps the district. The report notes traffic disruption on Kin Street between Daulleee and Wd Grog, with several local residents listing items for sale or donation as part of a district advertisement.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a sale at Ballagh More tied to Mr G Haron and August 15 1940. It references Dalgely's Review describing a large shipment of wool or fleece, with thousands drawn from various sources and related details about weights and figures, but the text is distorted.
Fred Butt takes over long standing Cloncurry business once run by Drury and Leichhardt agreeing to continue local services. The Bushman's Carnival on Sparks Reserve tomorrow supports the Red Cross with sports for all, horse events and a tug of war. Attendance expected from districts around Cloncurry with river racing and rooster races featuring among activities.
The new sine for time power ation of Cloncurry has arrived and foundations for the engine have begun. Brisbane reports the engine will be commissioned within the fortnight. The move aims to relieve Mr Schwabe and allow small engines to reach full capacity. Big consumers such as the Railway and other works may connect to the Electric Authority, potentially reducing current costs for all users.
A grass fire raged on Sunday and Monday near Mindle and the common, driven by a strong south wind. Thousands of acres of valuable grass were burned as the fire spread rapidly and smoke was visible from town. Authorities and police worked all day to control it, with wind-driven flare-ups feared for two more months until danger subsides. George Doligies announces his grocery business in Glencurry, pledging to supervise town and country orders.
Unclear OCR fragment references a picture plant and invitations to parents. No coherent facts, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a news item.
Incomplete text mentions education of children and a picture plant likely related to a publication. The legible portion references a report on the plate and publishing details. Further context is missing to identify people or places.
The amended programme for the Diggers Races on the 5th October outlines a strong entry with mass contestants and corn eaters already promised. Competitors are expected from Cameoweal, Dajarra, Woul la, Charters Towers, Townsville, Aughendet and Winton, with paddocking on 1st September and nominations for all series.
Death reported for Charles Tritton a Geelong born pastoralist who moved to Queensland in youth. He worked sheep at Avan Downs, later farmed at Cloncurry and built a noted market garden. Survived by four sons and four daughters. wife predeceased him. Funeral details not specified. CLONCurry patriotism notes and community fund updates follow, including donations and planned events.
The readable portion mentions a cough remedy named Remenzo claimed to help adults and children. It touts price and bottle quantity and encourages purchase, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent details or verifiable claims.
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