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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1931
Page
2
Lease indicates Block No 1 near Parled of Amazon and Beven's look. Authorities warn trespassers will be prosecuted without respect to persons, manager, or Dalgonally Station officials.
A fragmentary entry notes a start at Mosman and a figure named Chantens IdO Wiens, with mention of Idelle under the message of CHAS HBUBROWS. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Fragmented church notices list multiple services at different hours and locations. Rev J J Mahoney is named as minister at MT 154 Fey Hays and an Evening Worship is noted. Other items reference Evensong and Sunday worship times with unclear church names and addresses.
A fragment from a newspaper item mentions August and a location or person names with unclear context. Readable parts hint at a sports or event note but lack specifics. This card preserves only the fragments as a terse teaser.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local court setting on September 7 at 2 am in a town on Main. Rest of details are unreadable but reference to Louis Huney and other names. No dates or locations are clearly confirmed.
A fire or blast halted progress on the new power plant project last week, with a crew already underway on the structure before the explosion. Details on casualties or cause remain unavailable and investigators have begun examining the site.
A fire alarm at an unspecified location triggered by methanol spirits in a stove caused a small blaze. The fumes spread briefly but were contained quickly, with no injuries reported and fire personnel extinguishing the fire promptly.
Byromine Station hosts a Saturday event with a police cutting and seven races. Local residents, including Lyramine in care of the post office hotel, plan a charity booth and catering by Mr W Micra. A large drive from Cloncurry is expected as teams roll up to the festive outing offering fifty pounds in prizes.
A Queensland public notice from Brisbane dated August Sib outlines the press association verdicts on advertising rates. It specifies a minimum 2 inch column ad at 4d per line and 9d per line for travel theater ads, payable to advertising agents, with conditions and allocations for the Casual Annual Times of Clancurry and related newspapers. Preserve entities A E Joseph and Brisbane as key names.
An application for a summons to pass an order regarding the estate of Anthony All, late of Selwyn, was made to His Honor Mr June Douline in Towns dase week by James Brown Klovep and Guy Penne father Wyen. The will of the deceased was represented by S. Ae Grose appeared for the relief. The court granted commission of 1 5 percent on ERBsB/2, 15 percent per ceoan, and 8 percent on LV 001/5/5, with costs charged out of the estate.
Proved undoubtedly that newspaper advertising wires the best value. The Advocate tone everywhere and is read by everyone.
Movers Guerin and Gomenford, Owlers of the mine, report striking rich gold ore after sinking about six feet on an outcrop. The ore assays at 46 dwis 4 gros to the ton. Located near the PL meles, the lode is wider than the shaft. The owners plan a trial crush of State ore in Charters Towers for treatment.
The schedule lists races at Byrumite on Saturday Din Sepremier 14d Malden Plate 4 furlongs and 7 furlongs plus handicaps. Entrants include Briny, Eda, Usely Por, Glen Ballagh, Brigener, Santos, Bricky, Gwyiter, Talley, Prudent Milly, Dr Tim, Tropes, Byronine, and others across multiple distances.
Local report details a hockey game in Cloncuray with Hoskey Matches scoring a win for TMH Gumnuts over The Dlira-Doones. Players such as Evalyn Lamont Ivy Matthews Nellie Aimain and Tebow Seymour are named, while referees Frank Mican and Bert Burrows officiated.
A ragged account describes a university football squad blamed for poor teamwork and fragility of form. The piece notes heavy losses, a 75 point tally in a contentious match, and players debating medical costs and withdrawals. The narrative closes with a disputed division of payments and a dramatic, unsuccessful bid to salvage the season.
Fragmentary OCR text yields unreadable lines about fuel pumps and vehicle movement. No clear entities or events emerge beyond generic maintenance references and inconclusive terms.
A fragmented OCR note describes a group called wandering Israelites touring places such as Phar Lapi Vitthe and Gregory, with hazy references to towns like Normanton and Sela. The text mentions travel days, rotating companions, and odd juvenile slang, concluding with unclear remarks about a portmanteau and a figure named Mike.
A fragmentary report on a tie meeting of the Clonguary Handicap Club notes discussions about abating some item today and mentions concerns over horse ownership and finances. It highlights potential plans for twelve months and possible state involvement, with a focus on upcoming meetings and financial assumptions.
An uneasy scene unfolds at a rural funeral as a stormy mood and a haunting bird of prey circle the service. The parson concludes the rite with a cryptic act, returning the lamb as a token to the coffers, while mourners bear silent witness to faded rituals.
Residents of Clonarry of Inte along Coppermine Creek wake to thousands of Falah parrots and ordies. Birds roost in gum trees, issue a dawn reveille, then move to feeding grounds around the creek and town, with some heading into Inoliti for seed. Weather and air traffic impact the pattern as townsfolk anticipate further arrivals and disruptions.
A distorted report details a meeting of the group called Coverey Ru by League. Attendees included Meena Hone and Lieut Wet the Metin ty Vie, with disputes over peace and hospital care. The discussion covered a novel by Moers Ole and Daan, and the plan to hold a public event on Sunday with a 200 PM start and 800 PM follow ups.
An event featuring the Band and Chikia music led by conductor Gorrie Walden aims to raise funds for the bandsmen. Admission details are sparse but the public is urged to attend to support this popular cause and provide practice opportunities for players.
A garbled OCR passage touts headaches caused by bowel issues and promotes a series of dubious remedies including a pink agent to speed cleansing and stomach soothing. It mentions a comature and bil oustines, but details are unclear and unsafe.
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