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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
The Consul performs strongly in a harsh Alpine trial along a narrow rugged course near Gippland. Navigators face violence and high tension as drivers battle the route’s treacherous bends, with Talbot, Austin, Riley, and Seinen Toul noted among participants.
In a postwar report, tenth grade exams reveal disparities among pupils. About 52 sat for exams, 18 of 10 percent failed. The study notes that many students faced challenges due to limited resources and uneven school quality across regions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Boxing Day health event with outpatients and an ante-natal clinic. The exact times, dates, and locations are garbled, leaving only hints of a 1 30 or 1130 start and references to a Christmas period.
Vivienne Mirada, a young daughter of Mf and Duncan Campbell formerly of Wollogorang Station Northern Territory, is announced to be engaged to George William Fraicin in a Queensland connection with Mw OT Butcher of Mavens ee.
Members without families, including Jenkin, are listed as attendees for the Chiriaunus event to be held at Buffalo Hull on Daintree Street from 8:30 a.m. onward on Sunday, with signed attendance noted.
A blanket survey by Wool Bureau covers 1951 US output of more than 36 million units. It reports 65 percent all wool or wool blend, with government purchases mainly all wool and aimed at civilian markets. figures include 10,210,000 all wool production and 2,405,000 wool content in various goods.
A classified style notice offers a 2 ton Ontine item for sale at 500 with a wall mounted service station and a box included. The ad is terse and includes a contact hint but lacks full details. The readable fragment suggests a sale of equipment or tool with a price and pickup note.
Classified note offers a Camera Brownie Reflex 121 with an ever ready case in excellent condition priced at £4 10s. Assorted typos remain but item references indicate a vintage camera sale.
In Townsville a local promotional event boosts community engagement and highlights Stacey and Quwanied as organizers. The initiative aims to connect residents with services and cultural activities, featuring public discussions and neighborhood partnerships.
A purse lost in the Hobie district, containing £18 in notes and yarrows and other items, was recovered and returned to owner Mr. W. Halliday of Beaudesert. The purse had been found by an Australian drover Ned Ueshorn who heard of the loss while en route. The finder alerted Miss McGregor and Co. in Sydney and the Wool Buyers Association contact Brisbane officials, leading to recovery and return of the property.
A clipped summary notes that popular hot weather tips may be ineffective or harmful. It cites clinical studies showing light meals and improper cooling can slow or mislead body regulation, with salt intake and men and women’s different heat tolerance, and that direct fan or brief showers offer limited benefits.
ICAO introduces an 800 word international air language tested in Montreal with delegates from nations working on standard terms. The vocabulary aims for simple, unm ambiguous words like go up and remain to ease cross language communications. Crews speaking other languages will learn the new words within six months.
LuTTuE advertising costs cited as the hurdle for an intvte t widur saleattutt The Advocate aims to broaden reach and attract sponsors, with costs outlined and a push to secure funding and partners to enable wide distribution and visibility.
An executive meeting discussed appeals to Federal and State governments for funds to develop far northern stock routes. C D Leaker urged higher level representations after repeated finance refusals, noting the importance of urgent works. B J Collins backed the call, citing cattle movements and affordability concerns. PA Hillett highlighted broader regional funding disparities and urged prioritizing North Queensland infrastructure. The committee was asked to probe five Torites expenditure and levy options, seeking a permanent funding method for stock route improvements.
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