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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1936
Page
2
A caution notice warns that any person trespassing or opening fences at Dusk Shooting on Dalgad holding will be prosecuted. It states trespassing or shooting on Lake Nash will be prosecuted regardless of person. Drovers must give nods before approaching rum.
An advertisement invites the public of Clenewery and district to hire Desiran for all carting work including muck, wood, wool, and furniture shifting. Contact details list phone 63 and address at Glomoury.
Warning posted against any person or persons trespassing in the Fort Constantine paddock and stock. It states trespassers will be prosecuted and any stock straying there will be impounded.
Public notices warn against fencing and gate tampering at Lanahs Seleniva and Tommy's Creek, with authorities vowing prosecution. Church schedules list Holy Communion and services at St Andrew's, Presbyterian, and Federal Methodist Inland, with ministers and service times.
A Cloncurry Anzac era bulletin notes Jean Nicholson so far remains in danger after an accident at Towneville. Locals follow updates from Townsville Hospital while hopes linger for recovering patients. Bore drilling by A E Wheelhouse on Nardoo station continues as he seeks water flow along the Leichhardt River. Harold J Gardiner passes an electrical trade exam in Brisbane on the way to becoming a qualified electrician. A swimming carnival in aid of Glen Curry Ambulance is set for February 9 with events at Two Mile river hole and a challenge match between Sam Peade and Percy Trenfield. Community members rally around volunteers including Jobonie Macdonald and a rescue team ready to assist in river swimming events.
Dental practice announces large reductions for children and adults on dentures and full upper sets. Prices start from five to eight pounds, with beet quality restorations and fillings available.
A report notes that Calzion Persons were found trespassing or interfering with Siesk on Adcmland Polding and will be prosecuted. The entry mentions immediate legal action and potential charges.
A three year old boy, Tracey MolNamara, died in the Clon oan curry river during a family bathing incident. Other children played nearby as he wandered into deeper water and was found floating in the first channel. Efforts to revive him continued at the station, but he was pronounced dead and buried on the station grounds.
Glencurry native Alan Coleman, previously with Cronelrry Concert Band and Twinsville pride, captured the Australian bowling title at the Wom Gowlenls Beld-best week in Sydney. He had managed the Glencurry factory plant duties for Jack May and earned a trip to New Zealand with the Cairns Band before departure.
The notice records the deaths of Ethel Vahrile of Cloncurry aged 54 or 541, born in Cornwall and married to George Varrie with two sons, and Frederick C. Stevens of Bridbane a longtime hardware dealer and Sheep Trader who, after a stroke, died following a retirement period. Both had deep local ties and are mourned by their communities.
Mrs G Hobson hosted a refined Thursday celebration at the Selwyn Hotel for granddaughter Edna Moira Hobson's birthday. Guests enjoyed music, a delicate central three-tier cake cut by Edna, and many nice gifts for the celebrant.
The firm J. and nA D Arida Pty Lig announces the opening of a Dreammaking Department with Miss Nellis Atkinson as supervisor. Introduction to Clon-Surry district planned. All orders promised promptly and guaranteed at the lowest prices. Modern work room showcased and inquiries welcome.
A fragmented notice warns that passing, cutting, opening or leaving gates on LUIER PLAINS will be prosecuted. It mentions Drovers and names Atbury Bolles and HOMMSTA R. ROBINSON as associated persons in the erratic text.
The fragment advertises rubber stamps and brass plates from a local shop. It mentions stamps of any design and a cheap line for laundry marking with ink and stamp pads. The tone imitates a small town promotional notice in a period newspaper.
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