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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
2
Warning issued to travelers and stock owners to post adequate notice at Woodcutter home stead and avoid entry without permission. The notice names Woodcuttern and others and urges proper warnings to prevent trespass.
AULL PERSONe entering LaWARie section must give NOTICE at the HOMESTEAD. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on this Holding without authority will be prosecuted R. Barton.
The in charge of travelling Mock must file a Homestead notice before entering Fisher's Oamen run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted without further notice according to W. Helpman.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to December 1918 weather events with storms in the district including Havocats and surrounding towns. Local post office records list daily figures for dates in early December and note missing outside registrations.
Mr Boyes announces increases to Old Age and invalid pensions effective the 28th of the month with a weekly rise of 2s 1d. A ham stall event at Dowmise area is planned for the 17th and 20th instant with sales at Backlah's Cafe and adjacent venues inviting the public to buy multiple items.
The season for Wild Webs closed on 30 November last with ducks remaining unimolested until July 1641. The last session conducted on Jack Elliott's property Korong produced good bags of ducks. Earlier rain increased water and feed, keeping the ducks in good condition.
The notice outlines approval under the National Security Act to require inland telegrams for state missions with Australia and mandating plain language. It states post and Telegraph Censorship Authority must issue permits to use friendly country language and explains officials will explain circumstances to senders who must lodge telegrams not in plain English.
Notice from Queensland Pastoral Supplies Pty Ltd announcing no price changes until January 194}, with advances in the War Budget affecting costs. The firm promises substantial savings for readers who buy quickly, noting impost vary 6 to 15 percent on most lines. The ad praises the company’s leadership and commitment to supplying pastors.
Fragmentary OCR lists ministers and services at multiple churches including Ninister Rev Bruce Clongurry Purse and Third Burdays with Julia Creek Presbyterian, Pokkol Methodist Inland Mission, Slonearry and William Himiday Boho. Despite garbled text, indicates 40 am Church Services and prayers.
Fragmented notes mention Manfred Downs and Mr Larabeethy with references to a pity, a mised year, and potential support for Mr Jenkitt. Mention of Rex Robina of Bulle Paling nearly finishing fencing for a newly acquired addition plates. A note announces Denote A as the property of a local estate.
The fragment lists receipts and expenditures from 1928 to 1940 including donations, advertising, school equipment, music purchases, and project costs. Mentions various items such as piano repairs, wireless installation, library books, sport expenses, and bank charges with a closing balance noted.
A lively event at Le Reel Cross Street features races, raffles, and entertainment. Mrs Sek Gavan and Mrs Black of Mutton are noted organizers with plans for a Permanent Wave prize and boxing contest. The Red Cynss Bushmawn Carnival moves to Recreation Reserve on Bosioe Day drawing visitors from near and far.
The usual monthly meeting of the Sloncur ry Patriotic Fund will be held at Shire Hall at 0 pm on Tuesday 17th December. Open to all residents.
Australia’s share in the crest tale of the national struggle calls leaders to unite behind victory. The piece argues that the entire population must fund the war effort, with 28 million pounds needed and any shortfalls covered by taxes, echoing the 1914 18 surge that sent funds to the Federal Treasury to support democratic aims.
The State School Committee held a meeting on December to fill the vacancy. Mr W E Cool was appointed to the post of Secretary for the remainder of the term due to Mr T Jeukin’s illness. A list of ballots indicated the attendees and duties for the session.
Miss Mary Adeline Kelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kelly of Chelters Towers, married Clarence Philip May of England at St Michags Church with Canon W Thompson officiating. The bride wore white satin and lace, with orange blossoms, and was attended by Mrs C Brittain May, E Wilson, and B Brennan in colored gowns. A reception followed at Newmarket Hall and the couple planned a honeymoon at Cyolan.
Obituary notices report the passing of Mrs Schmella in Townsville after a long illness with surviving daughters Mrs Crepdon and Cis Schmella of Townsville and son Mr J Schmella. Also noted is the death of Mrs Teece widow of S Teece of Boulla, a member of the Howard family, with one child Nora who died earlier in Brisbane. Sympathy extended to both families.
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