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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1933
Page
4
Heavy rains caused widespread flooding across the northern regions with rivers in flood and roads submerged. Train services were halted or delayed as bridges and tracks near multiple towns were submerged, with rescuers recovering three fatalities and numerous injuries as waters rose rapidly.
A garbled field report cites wide swings in market activity with mentions of higher percentages for bids and dealer performance. It references Watney and others in a context of bids, percentages, and market shifts, though details are unclear.
An old style remedy promotes a concentrated HEENZO mix with water to yield eight bottles of cough and flu relief. It claims safety for all ages, no poisons, and suitability for babies, urging every home to use WEEENZO regularly to reduce costs.
Organiser Jack Hulley promotes two days of equestrian sport on St Patrick's Day to benefit the Convent Building Fund. More than twenty horses have been entered and the event aims to energize the Cloncurry club as it plans its annual meeting and related theatre notices.
For fur particulars apply to Sam Sing Cripy at Racecourse Garden.
A hurricane swept inland this weekend causing destruction along the coast of Newfoundland villages. The surge damaged homes, disrupted fishing ports, and forced evacuations as crews assessed wreckage near Whitspre and nearby communities. Local authorities rushed emergency aid and seawall assessments to prevent further losses.
A damaged item notice requests the return of a tough crank handle marked TOST LO3ST-A. The item is linked to Ambulunop and authorities urge Pinder to return it promptly.
A column discusses the wool and textile tariffs in Australia, arguing protection raises consumer costs while manufacturers gain. It notes high local prices, compares costs to England, and calls for broader government expenditure reform and tariff revision to balance duties, production, and living costs.
A damaged excerpt discusses justice and economic policy, mentioning a figure and a critique of wool business politics. The readable text hints at communist sections and a call for union among producers while signaling negotiation themes.
Health note suggests mild weather and restlessness may worsen stomach and bowel symptoms. It promotes pinkettes as a daily aid to relieve constipation and detoxify the liver and headaches, claiming no harmful after-effects.
Advertises fat consignments to Mowers Soap Co for a flat rate of £46 per person landed at Charters Towers with a focus on station owners and consignments.
Desert apples priced at 10 shillings per bushel case. Cooking apples listed with unclear price. Grapes at 6 shillings per half bushel case. Tomatoes described oddly as washed and delivered to the railway station. Available in any quantity with satisfaction guaranteed. One bushel cast.
A short notice from AdVOCATE claims their job printing rates compare more favorably with Mose of Southern firms, promising better value for customers seeking printing services.
Property owner warns that any person found trespassing shooting removing stock or cutting fences on the west side of the Glodcurry River will be prosecuted without delay. Signed HWAYSES.
An old established firm advertises rubber stamps and desk items for laundry and linen marking. The notice highlights a linen marking outfit with stamp pad and badge, urging readers to get one for their needs.
Fragmented OCR shows racing terms and rules including penalties for weight classes and nomination timings. Mentions nomination closure for Consolation, qualification fees, and scratch rules, with unclear references to horses and officials. The text appears as a garbled list of stipulations from a historical horse event program.
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