Christmas Holiday Roundup At Cloncurry Town
A busy festive period with travel announcements and visitors. Local families, soldiers, and workers depart for holidays to Brisbane, Mackay, and the South, while others arrive for Christmas. Boxing Day events including Red Cross sports at the recreation reserve promise a full day of horse and foot races and family entertainment. Local officials and staff prepare for holidays and public service duties until the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Jones
Tynddel
Sydney
Lionel Brain
H. J. Cann
Amos-Cann
Amos
Brisbane
Cloncurry
Norm
Tris
Rank
Harold Morris
Ahport
A. W. Bell
Bell
Mackay
K. A. Low
Miss Childs
Jefu
Monon
Mr. Lew
D. T. MacCallum
RC. Hensley
Brise
Mramaley
A. Bale
Lutwyche
Scaragh
Red Cross
Eation
C. Co. Evans
Hter Hannah
Presbyterian Church
Clonarry
Carpentaria Electorate Nominations Open Ahead of Election
Nominations are invited for eligible persons to contest the Carpentaria seat in the upcoming General State election. Nominations must comply with Australian Labor Party rules and be received before 6 pm on Saturday, February 2. More than one nomination is allowed, with endorsements in a form to be determined and a date and venue to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentaria
Theustralian Labor Party
State of Eenaland
Amos Cann Wedding At St Andrews Cloncurry
Iris Cann, third daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Cann, wed Constable Norman A Amos of Brisbane at St Andrews Church of England Cloncurry. Bride wore white silk lace gown with train and heart shaped orange blossom halo. bouquet of Arum Lilies. Bridegroom’s mother lent a platinum diamond pendant. Miss Marjorie Cann wore pink lace and a Mary Queen of Scots hat. Little Miss Cann, flower girl, wore pink silk net. Best man was C Buckley. Reverend officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos—Cann
St. Andrews
Marjorie Cann
Slater
Miss Cann Neice
C. Buckley
Bro Russell
Betty Tregenz
Southport
Campbell—Purtell
Cloncurry
Thelma Shepherd
Corindl
Jack Purtill
Walducks Cafe
Purtill
Campbell
Salisbury
Arthur
Florence
Catherine Arthur
W. Irving Arthur
Farrington House
Alderley
Brisbane
Toolebuc
Gorinch Park
North West Queensland
Malcolm
Thomas Salisbury
T. Salisbury
Sandgate
Lampoon Vale
N. L. D. Webster
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Creek Street
Cloncurry News Highlights A Busy Holiday Segment
The issue records weddings at St Colman’s and at Walducks Cafe with brides Nellie Purtill and Miss Florence Arthur. grooms Mr Fred Campbell Ravenshoe and Mr Malcolm Salisbury North West Queensland. It also covers local political notes, a resignation letter from J Mullan and community notices from the Cloncurry A L P branch including a Christmas Carnival plan and fund efforts.
Nominations Open for State Elections in Cloncurry ALP Branch
The Cloncurry branch of the ALP calls for nominations from willing persons for forthcoming State elections. Sitting member J Mullan plans to resign when Parliament dissolves, creating a new representative. Nominations must reach Hon Secretary W E Cook before 6 pm Saturday January 11 1941. Further details from secretary or president P Cooke of the CLoncurry Branch ALP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Carpentaria
J. Mullan
W. E. Cook
P. Cooke
A. L, PB
Omission in Music Exam Report Named Jocelyn Lisson Honours
An erratum notes the omission of Jocelyn Lisson 85 from the list of certificate recipients for music examinations. Congratulations are extended to Jocelyn for achieving honours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jocelyn Lisson
Jocelyn
Recruits Wanted for RAAF in Local Call
Mr E Woods, secretary of the local RAAF Recruiting Committee, reports a letter from RAAF Brisbane stating recruits are still needed. Men with average intelligence can train at newly started special schools. Applications available from Mr Battle or Mr Woods for details and entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Woods
Raaf P. Brisbane
Royal Australian Air Force
Air Force
Battle
Woods
Narrow Escape Near Sydney Train Crash Averted
A special train carrying 200 troops from Tamworth to Sydney crashed into an empty guards van at Beecroft. The van was destroyed and soldiers were thrown from their seats, but no injuries occurred. The driver slowed to about six miles an hour, preventing a disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tamworth
Beecroft
Federal Labor Leader Curtin Refuses Swan By election
Melbourne report says Federal Labor Leader Mr Curtin endured a nervous breakdown after the session and is under medical care. He will take no part in the Swan by election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Federal
Labor
Curtin
Swan
British force pushes past Bardia outer defences
British troops press in North Africa, breaking the outer rim of Bardia's fortified defences. Concrete pillboxes, trenches, and barbed wire litter the five mile perimeter as mechanised units, artillery, and bombers attack ceaselessly to disrupt Italian lines. Many retreat toward Tobruk, some head to Derna, while being harassed by air and ground fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Africa
Bardia
Sidi Barrann
Tobruk
Derna
RAF Raids Continue On German and Italian Targets
The air force kept up raids on Mannheim for a third night guided by fires from prior attacks. Large fires marked industrial districts as well as Milan and the Genoa aerodrome were hit in coordinated attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Airforce
Mannheim
Milan
Genoa
No Bay Raiders Quiet in London for Sixth Day
London experiences no German daylight raids for the sixth day running and there has been no air alarm for two consecutive nights, marking the longest quiet spell since September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greeks vow to drive Italians from Albania in fight to finish
Greek Premier in a Friday speech pledged to fight until Italy is expelled from Albania. Reports say Italian divisions launched fresh counterattacks but made no gains as Greek forces claim significant successes, including a bayonet assault defeating the Italian Fourth Grenadiers at Porto Palermo and gains near Kilura, Southern Albania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Athens
Metaxes
Greece
Italy
Porto Palermo
Kilsura
British Forces Capture Elwak Post in Somaliland Kenya
British troops seized Elwak, a major post on the Somaliland and Kenya border, as Italian commander fled at the start of the attack. The advance marks a significant setback for Italian forces in East Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Elwak
Italian Somaliland
Kenya
Roosevelt plans lend lease aid to Britain in new year
The American President Mr Roosevelt has announced a plan to lease or loan war materiel to Britain. Administration lenders expect early New Year legislation to implement the scheme. Britain has been told to order materiel valued at 750 million sterling with Roosevelt’s assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
New York
Roosevelt
Farewell to Head Master MacCallum at Cloncurry School
A farewell meeting of the Cloncurry State School committee and parents honored Head Master Mr. MacCallum on Tuesday night before his transfer to Howard. Speakers praised his teaching and town contributions, with Rev Bruce and others, and Mr Whitehouse presenting a wallet of notes as a token of esteem. MacCallum leaves on holidays Wednesday night for his new appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Jim Gaiter
Cooktown
Jim
Toby Stodart
Jessie Yale
Toby Hay
Usted
Flaalf
Carrington
Planet Downs
Jacob
Brisbane
John Hodge
Woorogna
Wright
Camooweal
Arty Powell
Mt. Elliott Ltd
Lyall
ALF
L. L. Shute
Mapperley
L. L. Mitchell
Flaher's Creek
Dudley Jenkins
Gatton College
Southport
Cairns
Thos Jenkins
Railway Department
Rosewood
Miss. D. O
Universal
Bob Chaplain
Sid Whitehouse
Court House
St. Andrews Church of England
Lily Cocking
Cloncurry District Hospital
J. Harrison
Mackay
Hulbert
Patriotic Committee
Comforts Fund
Cloncurry
MacCallum
Howard
Messrs Whitehouse
W. Cook
B. Nuendorf
Willms
Bro. Russel
White
Cloncurry Patriotic Fund Donations Report
Donations for week ending 19th December 1940 listed by units including U N Bank Staff Bank of NSW Staff State School Staff Trekelano Mine Sqn Loco Dept Cloncurry with totals, and instruction to send further gifts to The Hon. Secretary, P. O. Box 5 Cloncurry Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry Patriotic Fund
U. N. Bank
Bank of N.S.W
Oo State School
Trekelano Mine Sqn
Loco Dept
Cloncurry
21st Meeting of Australian Red Cross Cloncurry Branch
The 21st meeting was held at Mrs Henaley's on Tuesday 10 December 1840 at 3 30 pm with Mesdames present. Inward correspondence was received and outward adopted. motions approved reimbursements for Walter Norris accommodation and a letter to Dr Welch about expenses borne by the branch. Q O W A concluded the business, afternoon tea served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Red Cross Society
Cloncurry
Henaley
Lang
Bruce
Kippen
Jenkins
Walter Norris
Walton
Vincent Welch
Department of Health and Home Affairs
Bathing Prohibited in Two Mile Water Hole
Shire Clerk O Callaghan notifies the public of Cloncurry that bathing is strictly prohibited in the Two Mile water hole. Persons bathe at their own risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Callaghan
Cloncurry
Q C W A Cloncurry Branch Special Meeting Minutes
A Q C W A special meeting held Thursday November 28 1940 at Mrs Jenkins residence at 4 pm. Attendees included Mrs H T Walton chair and Mesdames Lang Kippen Miller and Jenkins. New member Mrs Kippen welcomed. Resolved to ask Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Lang to consult Mrs O Brien on best way to provide meals for children travelling to Brisbane for treatment using the dining car as cost and convenience advantage. Financial motions approved including water rates half year 5/7 less discount and petty cash. Mrs Jenkins resignation noted with regret. Mrs L Lang appointed secretary. Meeting closed after thanks to the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
O’brien
Kippen
Miller
Thanks to Cloncurry Ladies and Council for Xmas cheer
A Cloncurry letter from The Guard thanks the Ladies Committees Mesdames Woods Tregenza Battle Lisson Powell Payne Schultz and others for contributions to guard comfort. Special mentions to Ambulance ever ready Mr Lisson RSSLA Messrs Colin Ross Battle Lisson Gleeson Council Mr O Callaghan and Mr Smith. Wishing all items a happy Christmas and healthy new year. 15th Garrison Battalion Cloncurry.
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Eifard
Cloncurry
Ladlea
Mesdames Woods
Tregenza
Battle
Lisson
Powell
Payne
Schultz
J. Lisson
Rss.l.a
Colin Ross
Gleeson
O'Callaghan
Smith
Editor
New Councillor G Hirst Appointed in Tirley
New councillor G Hirst of Tirley was appointed to the vacancy caused by Dr Parker’s resignation. Hirst has over 20 years as a pastoralist in Shire Division No 3 and is considered a fit man to help manage Cloncurry Shire’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hirst
Tirley
R. Parker
Hirst Hag
Cloncuwrry
Ham Stall Tonight At Central Hotel Street Light
The Ambulance Ham Stall will be held tonight opposite the Central Hotel under street light. From 7 40 p m music entertains patrons of the Ham Wheel with chances to win a Xmas Ham each spin. Every spin yields a ham and aids a worthy public service.
Sanitary contractors terminate contract after council rejects raise
At Tuesday’s council meeting the sanitary contractors sought higher pay, but on the solicitor’s advice the contract could not be varied. Berry and Berry notified the council of termination on Wednesday. bondsmen Barney Long and E. Sheeran to carry on. Contractors plan to continue one week while bondsmen secure a replacement. Also notes local visits, rain, a farewell party for Mrs Jenkins, and returning National Service camp members with a guard cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Berry and
Berry
Caution Issued For Bathing At 2 Mile Waterhole
Cloncurry Shire Council warns residents not to bathe at the 2 Mile Waterhole at present. Any person disregarding the warning does so at their own risk. M. O'Callaghan, Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Callaghan
Whipplers Tips Brisbane Friday Trials Notes
A transcript lists racing trials at Brisbane on Friday for two year olds and maidens. First division contenders include Cry Orban Felt Yet Citisen Sing Again with Flying Chatting Ky Valley in the Xmas Handicap. Novice features Feltcore Lyre Bird while Maiden options include Rabbi Chief Stable Lad. Second division lists Valparel la Whymbah as possible runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Orban
Ky Valley
Haerepo
Spearbleu
Rabbi
Valparella
Whymbah
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Va George
Budi
H McMaster
Devoncourt
W. Mathews
Ork
Moscow
Hugh McMaster
Miss McMaster
Haig
Redbank
Eric Barnes
Chatsworth
Bruce Reid
Oorlindi
Stodartele
Keithevuka
Lady Wallace
W. Lamberth
Malakoff
Fort Confe
Syd
Carmel
Carpentaria Electorate
THE _CLONCURRY_ADVOCATE
John Mullan
Mullan
Labour Party
Labour
Labour Movement
Queensland
RAAF
P. O. Box
Mrs Jenkins
Klumpp
Hensley
National Service
Townsville
Hughenden
Tim Banner
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