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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
2
A newspaper disclaimer states that the publication does not endorse or assume responsibility for the opinions expressed by its correspondents. It emphasizes editorial independence and reader interpretation of letters and messages.
A letter to the editor from "Shearless Shearer" argues the Payne Report on wool post ton in North West Queensland should push local labour engagement. It notes depasturing sheep around Cloncurry and urges graziers to require 50 percent local workers in shearing contracts to foster western town prosperity and settlement.
The Chillagoe Smelters rep in Cloncurry announces the Commonwealth Government fixed copper price at £63. Deductions for realisation and shipping may lower the net. The change provides price stability compared with wartime fluctuations and copper gouging concerns.
In the first 11 weeks of the war contraband detained by Great Britain reached 441000 tons. In a single week the Contraband Committee examined over 200 ships, including vessels from Britain Dutch Norway Italy and Sweden.
A wartime notice describes widespread seizure of German origin goods on the high seas and British reprisal measures. It notes restrictions at contraband control stations and warns neutral ships to avoid the English coast while praising the Royal Navy’s expected response. It also announces suspension of parcel re-routing charges for Royal Australian Navy personnel and outlines postage requirements for parcels to HMA Ships.
The article notes Germany uses magnetic and unanchored mines in neutral waters, violating Hague Convention obligations. It stresses that mining harms peaceful shipping regardless of ship type and calls out Germany for failing to distinguish between warships and merchant vessels and between belligerents and neutrals.
The report notes rapid Nazi territorial expansion and population gains under Hitler. Prague sees 20 000 guards maintaining order while Czech schools close and hundreds of students arrested for arms, amid widespread resentment toward the occupiers. Executions in Prague are alleged, with Austria and Bavaria experiencing further arrests following the Munich bombing.
A conference in England yields a wartime agreement between British miners and mine owners to bar strikes or lockouts for the war’s duration and six months after. Disputes will go to a regional wages board with optional arbitration. The accord signals broad co operation and peaceful dispute handling amid wartime strain.
In pursuance of The Land Acts 1910 to 1997 the Bank of New South Wales will sell grazing farms 15017 and 15019 Hughenden District by public sale or private contract after thirty days from publication. Mortgages dates 1916 1923 1991 1998 list holdings and parcel details. Dated Brisbane November 4 1989. Bank of New South Wales attorney.
Public notice announces sale of Grazing Farms Nos 15063 15917 in Hughen den district and 410 418 15083 in Toorak Glenbervie Parrish by Bank of New South Wales after 30 days. Mortgage numbers 21934 4880 47567 56078 dated 1917 1923 1928 1931. Sale under Land Acts 1910 to 1997 and memoranda of mortgage. Dated Brisbane November 4 1939 by Bank of New South Wales attorney.
The Royal Australian Air Force reports ten weeks into recruitment 15 900 applications with 2 000 medically examined tradesmen. Demand outstrips supply for fitters and wireless operators. training courses are planned for those who fail tests. Flight mechanics and riggers are sought for routine aircraft inspections under supervision. Applications by letter to the R A A F in any State.
Mr G B O Sullivan L O Q country representative for Greenfield Optometrists will visit Cloncurry and may be consulted at Letchhardt Hotel from Thursday morning December 7 until 6 40 pm Friday December 8 Local man wanted as district newsreel cameraman part time knowledge of photography helpful but not essential Apprenticeship offered Apply Andersons Film Productions Pty Ltd Box G Brisbane Australia
Dr R Ley asserts Germany will soon set a 10 hour day and expand feeding rations. He notes Germans receive limited bread cheese butter meat and sugar while potatoes fruit and milk remain market dependent amid a pig disease outbreak and cattle sickness. Britons continue to eat normally.
Australia ramps up wartime mobilization with about 43,000 Australians in camps. The militia holds 24,000 troops including 10,000 in New South Wales while AIF Reserve garrison battalions total 4,225 men and 16,000 more are in camps of the 2nd AIF.
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