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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1931
Page
4
A Richmond speaker argues that unemployment stems from overproduction and low export prices. He criticizes interest burdens, debt, and government costs, compares Australia to the United States and France, questions bank practices, and suggests debt and wage policies to avert crisis. He cites gold standard effects and outlines inflation fears tied to credit expansion and export reliance.
Laplain Malinews, an Australian pilot once linked with Kingsford Smiths, is held at Darwin. He vows to abandon his airship to Singapore and fly toward England, despite rambling doubts and government opposition.
A correspondents' piece argues Glencurry could boom if copper mining expansions proceed. It critiques current plant preparations by Copper Mining Co. and predicts dramatic economic effects, including new processes and potential boosts to local industry and jobs.
January 20 wool site reports active bidding with Continental buyers present and sellers favored by slight price gains. The sales close on February 6 proximo with continued competition and improved activity. January 29 sales show firm prices up 3 to 10 percent versus opening rates, per market notes.
NbibaSle and Lie Vowidenks of Nie district protest slow rail service affecting Clancurry residents. They accuse police and local officials of mismanagement, noting trains run fewer in recent posts and demanding quicker connections from Sunday noon to Friday morning. They seek improvements like more frequent services and better schedules.
A letter from a disgruntled ratepayer criticizes new councillors for adopting Bolshevik like controls and a silent camera system. It reports an overdraft growth to about fourteen hundred pounds, with overtime staff and an added clerk, questioning the bank balance after their term begins.
The Qloncuary Concert Band held a Wednesday evening meeting at Central Hall with W A Rose as chair and members Keel Liseau Whitehouse Bulley Hemsley Sandberg and W Gleam secretary present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and the President was authorized to vote for the hospital election on behalf of the band.
Australian travelers seeking employment in London face strict immigration checks and limited job prospects. Many rely on false hopes of easy work as they struggle with new language and cultural hurdles, while police and authorities clamp down on unauthorized arrivals.
A fire ripped through the Gardiner residence in Cloncurry late Saturday night, destroying a four room iron and wood house with detached kitchen. Fire brigades faced delays due to hydrant and hose issues, losing most of the belongings. Gardiner’s losses include about £42 in cash and papers. Mrs. Gylen and Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner watched as the blaze consumed their property, with insurance estimated at £450 and Gardiner facing a heavy uninsured shortfall.
Thousands of overworked women are urged to take Dr Williams Pink Pills to rebuild thin blood and strengthen nerves. The ad claims the pills enrich the blood, restore energy, and relieve backaches and headaches, promising renewed stamina for daily household duties.
On Monday February Sud G Black applied for dor and mining Toone Mr Hope appeared for the applicant and the Warden recommended actions. Sturmker applied for two filings and were recommended to be granted by the Warden. An application for miners home stead Irace was adjourned for a fortnight.
Reports show buyers deterred by weak wool prices as agents note mixed signals and scarce demand. Traders describe hesitant bidding and volatile lines of stock, with some sellers delaying sales to await firmer prices.
A report notes that Yee Latest Loos Milea and Youberg have joined ADVOGNTEL as subscribers, marking a new access tier for their news consumption. The move signals growing interest in direct publisher channels and enhanced content offerings.
The Railway Manager Mr A J Crowther reported progress on Mount Isa Mines after inspecting in January. Construction of power plants mills and smelters neared completion while underground work lagged due to water. Production hoped for end of April at about 2000 tons daily, with rail traffic expected to handle the load. Contractors Braithwaite of Birmingham were finishing their final preparatory work as workers were laid off amid a cool wet season in north western Queensland.
A Monday closing burglary at Barney Long’s barometer shop in Cloncurry left about £4 4s 0d stolen from the register. A key level allowed forced entry through a locked premises, with a window broken and drawers pried open though not all cash spaces were emptied. Employee Rod Macdonald found the damage on Tuesday morning and alerted Mr Long as police investigate a theft rumor spreading among locals.
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