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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
3
Australian returned soldier offers a lamb kin toy koala bear crafted to high standard. Prices listed include packing and postage 10 shillings, 20 shillings, and 30 shillings each. Goods made under government permit and suitable for gifts from Parramatta NSW.
The article surveys Australia's wartime economy with figures on factory employment about 340,000 and prewar factory workforces around 665,10. It notes output value rising from £600,410,000 in 1638-301 to £?3 058 000, wartime exports near £140-£160 million and imports about £190 million. Coal and mineral production totals for 1988 are listed, with gold mining restricted but coal reaching new records. It mentions extensive fishing activity off New South Wales and diverse tropical flora, including eucalyptus. War spending exceeds £1,500,000 daily, with postwar wine quality praised and beer consumption noted. It also covers population firearm licensing, air raids by Australians, and continuous railway disruptions, including attacks by Spitfires, Typhoons, and bombers targeting lines and locomotives.
A wedding was held Saturday afternoon November 26 at the Roman Catholic Church. Bride Margaret Mary Seymour of Warwick and Private William Lynl McInerney of Radina, South Australia, exchanged vows with Hector Macdonald of Isa News as chaperone. Family, friends, and hospital staff attended a reception at the newlyweds’ temporary home, followed by a farewell gathering and community singing.
Dorothy May Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarke of Mount Isa married Private Albert Bev Morgan at Mount Isa Methodist Church on November 2. The bride wore a white crepe gown with train and carried a bouquet of white oleanders. The ceremony was officiated by Rev T B O'Clorite, with sister Lotus Morgan as bridesmaid and Private Frank Dwyer of East Street Kalgoorlie as best man. A wedding breakfast for family and friends followed at the WA Ball Mount Isa. The report ends with a note from Private Bleve Everitt stationed there, sending regards to home folk and awaiting leave.
Event list shows multiple divisions including Two Year Old Handicap and Maiden Handicap across courses of 1 mile and 7 furlongs. Notable entrants include Silk Store Joviera Fort Sophia Golden Wave Glen Land and more across divisions with numerous horse names and numbers.
The report describes intense tropical operations with swift movement of transport and passengers, including Mrs. Elliott and family, toward Brisbane via a beach house, while military actions nearby include extensive artillery, air, and ground assaults. About 70 enemy command posts were attacked, 27 010 rockets and 16 797 bombs were aimed at targets, and Allied losses included 114 aircraft and 455 motor vehicles destroyed or damaged.
Mig Don Keyes and Mrs Tea Sheeran plan coastal holidays while Mr Walter Anderson arranges travel to the Onals Hotel. Hope is released after hospital stay as maternity committee support highlighted. Dr Steeln reports Mr Al Hensley seriously ill and on oxygen. revival efforts ongoing. Mrs Bil Pratt returns from Mt Isa trip. Mrs Barney Long joins Brisbane holiday plan. Ambulance takes Mr George Keyes to hospital.
A report from India notes MCA Welfare efforts linking men of diverse origins across colonies at wireless centers. An incident at a welfare center shows a mixed group playing cards including an American negro corporal an Indian boy a British sergeant and an American sergeant. Health updates: Mr Keyes ill but improving. Local notes: Dan Adams injured at Clonagh Station may require daily hospital visits. Bill McGee, veteran of Middle East and New Guinea service, now at Leitavalo Station. Congratulations to Sergeant Ben Beolon promoted to Fusilier Sergeant, eldest son of Mr and Mrs We Absolon. Clonarrery summary ends.
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