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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
3
The record lists fruit prices with pineapples ten shillings and oranges eighteen shillings. It notes quantities for various items and an odd freight charge. An exchange is added, with references to ORILDS and WAMURAN.
Establishment in Townsville announces a traveling optometrist representative schedule. Visits listed for Mt Isa Smith's Hotel in Weenes day Thursday and Friday, 04h, 18th August, Cloncurry Post Office Ha1 Ne day Sunday Monday 20N0 Dat, Algal Sula Creek Crummin's Hotel Tuesday Bind August, Richmond Fed Palace Hole Wednesday 241 a.m. Customers urged to bring spare spectacles if needed.
A 14 year old Wanlid boy is sought for a printing apprenticeship. Application details direct to the National Service Office in Cloncurry with outward references to Advocate OMe and local public notices for eligible applicants.
Town residents condemn a local cess pool near Cloncurry as filthy drains carry putrid waste into a creek within yards of the town centre. They warn it breeding disease and pollution, while councilors debate health law and drainage schemes proposed by a syndicate.
A report notes Ward Wood Holding and Poomoom accused of trespassing at Urandang’s Lok Route near Dajarin Pawemy. Privately held sites face injunctions after unauthorized use and presentholding disputes involving Milligan and nearby entities.
A high profile domestic tragedy ends with the burial at Too Wote Cemetery. Mrs Walsh, born Wilcannia, renowned as a duchess in society, departed after a long illness. Her husband Billy Walsh and family endure sorrow as preparations for funeral rites were led by Rev. Kenneth Moore. Relatives and friends gathered to pay respects.
A cryptic note reveals a dispute at the Colnourry Hospitals Board over pursuing a contest and transport arrangements. Women are urged to pledge support for Hart as the hospital moves to secure approval and transportation, with immediate signing requested.
The article notes Krng Raveron offering tarp stocks of q andt B Radio Banttiee Thu, press news for wireless enthusiasts. IU has been atremely aimball to porches inca Watlevies for some lune.
The Clancurry Hospital board seeks applicants and interviews Mr Giles Trenteld for transport duties as several nurses recently resigned. A public appeal invites women from Clancurry to join the nursing staff, with mentions of interviews and training steps.
A historic report details the Surkeetown mail line improving travel comfort by shifting service from Dobbyn to Kajabbi with a modern hotel at Kajabbi providing beds and meals. It notes travel delays for women and children and mentions the travel time increase for a mail carrier, plus potential post office adjustments.
Messrs Walsh and families leave for new posts and travel. Owen Jones inspector leaves after three months of service. a visitor to London era cited. local commission agent W. chee is noted. several town residents mentioned in brief farewells and family departures.
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