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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

2

Tribute to Frontline Caregivers at Cloncurry Hospital

A formal note of thanks from Franks thanking residents of Monn Oxtae and Dobuye for support. Mentions administrators SAL Lawn and DB Alkins, Matron, Sisters and nurses, and infant care at the Cloneunis District Hospital. Archival spelling reflects the era and locality.

Wisnto Sinemly Monn Oxtae Dobuye Aimbulayies Superistendenk SAL Lawn Alkins Oid Nurshie Biol Cloneunis Dueinsy Amy Jack Mt Hall

Unclear OCR Text Case Improves With Context

Fragmentary OCR from a historical page lists scattered names and phrases. The readable bits reference organizations, individuals, and events but lack coherent narrative or dates. The item resembles a society notice or ad with corrupted wording and missing connections.

Council Meeting records long session with terminations and zoning debate

The council held an extended meeting from 9:30 am to midnight with four employees to be notified of termination. Discussions covered Division 2 in Cloncurry, potential shire realignments, and candidates for town crew posts amid a lengthy agenda and nearing publication of a full report.

Counillors Ahr Tine Crs Smith Clarke Lynch Fourie Dr. Boyd Webbs Kotter Beasley Parker Dr. Webb Department of Health and Home Affairs Cloncurry Barkly Tableland Mears Ke Waldock J. Hangilton

Local General Dov Mixes Events at Glenentry Hall

A Glenentry event featured a variety of stalls and competitions across afternoon and evening. The program included dancing and music acts led by organizers and featured appearances by the public curator and other officials.

Dov Vinceunt Glenentry

Local notices recount births and community events

A fragmented report describes a death and burial process, a cannon mail shipment, a charity stall raising funds, a Masonic installation and banquet, and plans for a Princes and Princesses event with stalls and a dance. The piece mentions Ms Berry and interactions with local groups, with various dates and locations implied.

Talkie Machine Installed at Cloncurry State School

Friday demonstration of a new Talkie machine at Cloncurry State School impressed pupils and visitors with its production. Principal Meagher and School Committee members praised the purchase as a significant educational advance.

Cloncurry Brisbane Tony Pid Meagher Mak Calhusa Poe Porchase Whitehouse Charman Het Committee Betetly Itead Yahoo

Cloncurry Patriotic Fund Announces Bridge Parties

Bridge players are notified that the Patriotic Fund Bridge Parties at the Post Office Hotel are temporarily suspended. A farewell will be given to members of the ALP currently away from home in the Memorial Hall on Sunday night.

Cloncurry Stice Memorial Hall Cloncurry Patriotic Fund Aumbahan Bank Nsw P.O. Box Cloncurry

Public Auction of Estates of Elynte Humphrey Drury

The Public Curator will offer at public auction on Saturday 7 September at 2:30 pm the property, land and furniture of the late Elynte Humphrey Drury at Coppermine Bridge corner Sheafie and MacKinlay Streets Cloncurry Beaconsfield parish. Items include sections 12 and 4 of 12, section 18 land, improvements, and assorted harness and furniture. Further details available on application to NJ Powers, licensed auctioneer.

Statutory Notice to Creditors for John McLaren

Notice to creditors of John McLaren late of Cloncurry Queensland deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Local Deputy Public Curator Townsville by October 28, 1940. After that date the curator will distribute assets among those deserving, based on timely claims. Dated August 28, 1940. Local Deputy Public Curator Townsville, 4 B O Duffy.

John McLaren Cloncurry Queensland John McLaren Toca Townsville Beford Jnrlles

Heenzo Remedy Promoted as Money Saving Cure-All

An old advertisement touts Heenzo as a multi use remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and flu with internal use for rapid relief and a nasal antiseptic for sinus head issues. It claims adding two drops to sweetened winter makes a pint of the remedy and urges immediate purchase.

Tor Suicker

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