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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
3
Fragmentary text shows a buying agency handling furniture and materials with commission or freight terms. Mentions possible prices and a schedule linked to an annual event in November. Names appear garbled and unclear.
A mixed event listing describes a talent show at a Mall on September 6 with entry priced at 3 units for adults and 1 for children. The program mentions singers, a giant blue cup prize, and performances by a dance troupe and various acts. Tickets at the door welcome the public to vote for favorites and enjoy a first class program. Admission details request name and address for booklet requests.
A historical Australian film shows methods to control sheep worms through feeding and drenching, plus demonstrations on branding practices to protect wool values. It highlights overstocking issues and the need for correct stocking, time management for drenches, and the dangers of feeding uncooked offal.
Captain Brain, long associated with Qantas and the Brisbane Singapore route, is credited with flying operations, Catalina sorties in the Pacific, and the evacuation of personnel from Java during the war. He received the Air Forces Cross and later assumed roles in flying operations and instructor duties.
An ad promotes BREWEO as a quick acting cough and chest remedy with claims to cure colds croup bronchitis and influenza. It touts concentrated formula HIRERZO and a mix with sweetened water to make one pint, urging orders from local stores or chemists.
Notice announces a standing seasonal offering at Peres Plains with McKinlay as contact and a fee of 29 guineas. Details apply via L. Bode.
AML authorities announce prosecution of individuals linked to a shooting incident near Clonsah Gipsy Plains and Jersey Plains Holdings as part of a broader inquiry. No injuries reported in initial statements.
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