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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1938
Page
5
Price list from Leichhardt Stores General Grocers showing varied goods including apples, plums, puddings, nuts, dried fruits, crackers, tea, sugar, desiccated coconut, tinned peas and beans, baking powders, sauces, canned fruits, desserts, preserves, and household items with prices in pounds shillings pence and bottle sizes noted, reflecting early 20th century Australian retail cataloging.
A vocal critic of measures affecting primary producers, Albert Lane faced strong rebuke after remarks on the wheat industry. Mr Lane is described as consistently kind to farmers, while Mr A W Faden questioned the arrest threat over possession of items deemed reasonably suspected of wrongdoing.
In the Cloncurry Advocate the Bishop of Armidale and figures like N S W Blairsop enter political debates over democracy and foreign policy. The piece notes watersiders of Parkes Kembla refusing to praise Japan, discussions on proportional representation, and potential party ticket impacts. Also advertised are Priestly's Salon offerings with non electric beauty services in Rommy Street. Ring for appointments. Local telegraphic news appears in the issue.
The report notes statements by Prime Minister Lyons and Opposition Leader Page on post Munich era tensions, urging vigilance. It cites Captain Russell Rogers on New Guinea natives collecting forest ties to prevent sclerosis and warns Australians to ready new economy and defense for possible emergencies.
The article weighs Labor’s outlook amid factional splits in New South Wales and debates between Tasmania and mainland groups over conscription. It notes criticisms of the movement and references Mr Curtin’s Sydney appeasement visit, hinting at ongoing tensions and uncertainty in Australian politics.
Warney Vimus Research reports progress on a rabbit destruction virus in War dang Taland W A and notes it cannot infect humans or other animals though full experiments remain. The CSSR will advise the government on release pending Tay urable approval and possible action. State Ministers of Transport will meet New Year to discuss railway gauge unification and defence related transport needs highlighted at the August Premiers Conference in Adelaide.
A government motion by Interior Minister Mr 3 McEwen seeks a joint committee to study Senate election law and electoral expense limits. The move aims to consider reform of the preferential system after recent elections, with broad party representation and power to summon witnesses.
A report highlights government action to improve defence and social security. It notes national health, nutrition studies, youth unemployment relief, secondary industry growth, and a strengthened Commonwealth Bank to curb future economic fluctuations. It mentions aiding primary producers and home builders as part of broader development and national resilience. The piece ends noting a social event at Oddfellows Ball on December 20 at the Ti lo Hall.
The article notes Newnes Capertee whale plant near Sydney plans 1940 production for 800 workers and 3,500 support jobs, plus 480 tons of fuel oil and 15,000 gallons of petrol daily. Motor assembly WOKS near Sydney to employ 500, with 200,000 spent on works. It argues Australia could become a major manufacturing force and safer continent through rapid development, immigration, and defense equipment output.
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