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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1933
Page
2
Manager warns all DivOvers and drovers to state their entry point and pay proper coffee. Trespassers on Lake Mash will be prosecuted without respect to person. Police must be notified before entering, contracts accepted, and any stray individuals or gear liable to impound.
The notice lists religious services across multiple churches. Details include Holy Communion at 10 am and 7.20 pm, Sunday Divine Service at 7 pm, and Sunday School at various venues with ministers Hawkins Hobbin and G Whitney named among others.
In April 1934 Wulgely and Coy offer draught blood horses and poultry with booking. hospital outstanding debts loom. The Hospital Committee, directed by the secretary, to pursue all institution debts urgently, noting some are unable to pay yet many are able but inactive. The committee commends action to obtain full payment of outstanding accounts.
Boxing Day program features six races including the Xmag Handicap with a £7 prize, entries close December 12, and notes aim to revive regular meetings. Also mentions Crogb y and Frywell handicaps with nominations due on race day and a call for strong support from horse owners.
A wartime trade dispute describes Belgium's planned prohibitive duties on Australian barley and glass. The piece notes Belgium will not accept further contracts for Australian war material and cites Australia’s large wool and barley exports while criticizing federation imbalances in Australia.
In a crowded Court of Petty Session, defendants faced charges for breaches of Maltuyswie Regulations. Katter pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle without a number plate. other defendants admitted to gaming offences and operating vehicles without proper certificates. The registrar detailed fines, costs, and warnings, highlighting strict enforcement and the need for compliance with traffic and gaming laws.
Classified notice lists 18 000 used parts including for Al Frages and 50 second hand hoes vehicles harness and other items on Dantry and Wronswick Street with prices noted.
For sale items include choice table pumpkins cabbages carrots swede turnips marrows and new English and sweet potatoes with mixed lots and wholesale prices listed. Lisbon lemons and fruit options offered with cash terms by Owen Castle farmer Pentland.
An advertisement from the Advocate office lists the Hornsby kerosene engine with potential buyers invited to make reasonable offers. The item appears tied to the Radio Supply House and references North Wert-Goir Engintunog and Misias Fie.
A fragmented report describes visitors from Mt Isa and a sorrowful story linked to a prosperous inland town. The piece mentions a morgue, waiting coroner, and a telegram about hopeful prospects for North Queensland amid ongoing distress in the North West region.
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