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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
2
Prospective students may obtain prospectus details from the Minister and principals of the Presbyterian and Matte llot Schools Association. The program offers bursaries and state scholarships, with application information and eligibility outlined in official materials.
A damaged notice fragment mentions Lake Wea and a probe or prosecution. The text is garbled and lists names like Bernane Lovers man and Bee ry and Co. No clear date or full actions are readable.
In memory notices for Charles Payne and John Swain mark personal losses. A long report recalls Cloncurry railway, water supply expansion, ambulance services, police, and civic life with several deaths and a transport tragedy near Townsville. Community notes praise civic staff and express hopes for peace and prosperity in 1906.
Public notice warns locals about trespass and interference with fencing on Rock Lands Holding. It lists Lanark, Tommy Creek, and Homestead areas and calls for prosecution of anyone cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open without authority.
In Cloncurry the Church of St Andrew lists Holy Communion at 7:80 am and 10:90 am, Christmas Eve evening service at 6:09 pm, Christmas Day Holy Communion at 4:80 am and 7:30 am, plus children's service at 1:00 pm and St Stephen's Day observances. Reverend J. Kang leads the Julia Creek and Methodist notices mention Rev. F. Williams and Sunday School at 10 am.
The writer reflects on a world torn by war and the looming threat after Germany’s invasion of Poland. Australia faces invasion fears yet notes 20,000 volunteers, the wool industry commandeered for Britain, and regional challenges in Cloncurry from mining to smelter plans as officials assess war impact and local production.
A river intake drive has begun to augment the town water supply. Workmen started on Monday and the project is expected to take time. The Treasury has allocated 24 141 for the work. A toll shed house is offered to rent for about six months, suitable for a railway worker six months in the west.
The text discusses total warfare including mass destruction, bombardment and supposed aims to break enemy morale. It contrasts Germany's tactics with Allied experiences in past wars and notes political leaders' handling of such methods. A local obituary mentions Tom Lu Chong dying at a hotel hospital in Declawed.
Mr Medalium the headmaster states twenty five pupils will sit the Scholarship examinations. Of these thirteen are from the State school, four from Malhon, one from Gorressan Genee School, and Max Lane from the Church of England Grammar School Sunshane. Ian Latham, a pupil at the local State school, sat at South Bridganetate school.
The message lists greetings received from Mr Lawrence Postmaster Clonewry and companies including Wrigley's Australia Roseberry Bydner and Ganot Queenstown along with Letchhart, Btorea, Cloncurry and other names. The wording seems garbled but indicates reciprocal good wishes among named entities.
Mt Lawrence post office announces holiday hours and service notes for December 1939. A train delay from Cloncurry to Mt Isa caused by a locomotive breakdown required a special engine. service resumed around 6 am Thursday. The notice lists weekend hours, closures, stamp stock, and continuous telephone service during the holidays.
Fragmentary report cites informant Susie Provarehen and mentions the Railway Department and an employee Robert C. Wothaul. Details are damaged and unclear about event, date, location, or outcome. Further readable facts are not provided in the text.
Fragmentary text notes a person connected to Air CPV in Jackson Queensland and mentions a 1908 joining date to a mines department, but details are unclear and names or specifics are incomplete.
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