Diggers Sub Branch Annual Meeting Report 1946 Hints of Aid
The Bub- Branch annual meeting held January 29 1946 notes a strong attendance by Ind AIF and low First AIF turnout. C A Johnston re elected as President with H Arenna as Hon Secretary. committee tax and education scheme established. two members died. The Diggers Race Club met January 28 and elected A Fraser Patron. funds donated to Cloncurry QATB and Flying Doctor Service. Easter races planned pending gazetting by NQAA. profits allocated to causes and homecoming for servicemen.
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Iglonderey
Bub- Branch
Tureday
Diggers Race Club
A. Fraser
Foster Taylor
Cloncurry
Q.A.T.B
Bervice
N.Q.A.A
Q.A. T.B
Patricia Johnston
Johnston
Messrs
Mathews
Adams
Defence Dept Ships New 303 Rifles to Cloncurry
Cloncurry readers urged to buy limited stock of 303 Magazine Rifles from Bauman and Co at 160 Albert Street Brisbane. Items include A.V. Barrell 2408s without rear sights and 308 Mk 7 Fuffle Cartridges. All sales require police permits and delivery is immediate.
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Defence Department
A.V
Bauman and Co
Albert Street
Brisbane
Population figure and wartime shifts in Australia inquiry
The note cites a late war era population estimate and breakdown by gender, noting a drop from 500 000 prewar to 360 000 in 1943. It mentions permanent positions, maintenance roles, and a Gulf country reference, with a reply from R. Stamp at Selwyn Hotel, Clomentry.
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Gulf Country
R. Stamp
Selwyn Hotel
Clomentry
Radio Spare Parts and Supplies Advertised Locally
An old advertisement promotes a wide range of radio parts and electronic supplies including valves, capacitors, resistors, speakers, wires, tubes, and lamps with same day service. The notice lists prices and ordering options, mentions COD and freight terms, and references local names and business details. The text also includes a community note thanking local stalwarts and a wartime sentiment among Diggers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. A. ¥. Johnston
Ind. A.I.F
A.I.F
A. Y. Johnston
C. Ww
H. i. Arenna
N.Q.R.A
Alls
Allied Works ‘Council
Womens” Auxiliary
Hersek
Australia
Ge. K. Tuxworth
Hadlo Desier
Sabrina
Queensland
Jonathan
Granny Smith
Cazh
F. Mitchell
South Queensland
Qantas
Cloncurray F. A. Brodie & Co. Ltd
Aunt Mary
Sue
Aunt Mesy
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