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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1936
Page
2
The notice lists worship times including Holy Communion at 7.80 am and 10 am, Evening Song and Praise Service in the morning, and preaching services with all welcome. It discusses a nationwide issue about eradicating some pests affecting local properties and wool growing, urging government action and enforcement.
Any person or persons cautioned against culling opening fences duck shooting on Daigos ally Hi without special permission. Anyone found trespassing fishing or shooting on Lake Neshrum will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Drovers must give noises before entering road.
Public notice announces Jemma of Ham Street Glomourry offers carting services for wood wool furniture and other items. Reliable daily pickup and moving within the district, with prompt service and reasonable rates.
A notice warns that any person found trespassing on Fort Constanting Padimgs property will be prosecuted. It states that stray animals will be impounded without regard to par, and enforcement will be strict.
A letter to the local paper urges urgent coordinated action to eradicate Noogoora burr. It notes Council and Land Department duties, past government efforts, and calls for an inspector to enforce annual clearing of watercourses and stock lands to prevent burr spread.
A regional report details washouts and flood damage along the 18 mile stretch between Glencurry and Cloncurry. Maintenance crews work 16 hours daily to clear heavy debris and restore service to Mt Isa and Gulf stations. The piece warns of prolonged disruption and calls for stone and sleeper reserves to prevent future outages.
Report from Selwyn Wey notes Marsupial era crossings still faulty. In Mackinlay Shire the overseer dispatches lorries to remove sand from creek crossings and soon all creeks are ordered clear. Port crossing remains troublesome with river hoarding oars. Locals urge councillors to back roads into Cloncurry and ensure creeks receive proper crossings and maintenance.
In remarks attributed to Georgy Keyes of Glen Isla and Kingsfield he reviews cattle stock on the downs and in the Cloncurry district. He notes years of experience, pasture conditions, and a drought period affecting wool production and grazing. He references the Glen Isla area about 90 miles north of Cloncurry and comments on local weather impacts and cattle handling.
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