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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
3
Suburban chat between Mrs Flanagan and Mrs Regan reveals strained neighbors during water restrictions. The exchange crosses from septic system talk to domestic matters as relations fray amid scarce water.
In fond loving memory of a dear wife and mother who died suddenly on February 16 1843. You are always in our thoughts. Inserted by her husband and Ben Steve Nugget Lawlor.
A mixed page notes in loving memory poems for ALBION PARK LAWLOR and family tributes dated February 1943. It also lists race acceptances for tomorrow afternoon across six divisions with horse names and jockeys, followed by Shire Council license and registration notices for hoardings signboards boarding houses septic tanks halls scalpers and dairies due.
Sad news from Mareeba district reports the sudden death of Matron Migs Cimee tawultic at Mareeba District Hospital on February 4 after a brief illness. A longtime hospital figure, she served 18 years as Matron and trained at Cairns District Hospital. Born near Croydon and later living in Kuridala and Cloncurry with her parents, she moved to Brisbane in retirement. Her sister Molly also held a hospital post. Deep sympathy extends to the family.
Advertisements warn that license and registration fees for hoardings and signboards, boarding houses, and septic tanks in 1944 are due. Prosecution possible for nonrenewal. Also notices licensed halls and theaters fees for the current year, renewal by written application with a two pound fee, Shire Clerk M. O'Callaghan.
Public notice requires all dogs within the Shire Area to be registered forthwith for the current year. Registration enforcement and deadlines are outlined by local authorities.
Mr Bertram Katter appeared before the local court on Thursday morning requesting an exemption extension from military service. Judge Burchill adjourned the hearing until the 25th instant.
A town diary records families and locals affected by rains and floods in Queensland and northern districts. It covers travelers returning from Brisbane, weatherbound residents, upcoming political campaigning by Jack Carson, and assorted social notes from Julia Creek to Charters Towers.
By end of last November Australian factories produced over 2300 airplane engines and more than 1400 propellers, reflecting strong manufacturing demand and export potential for aviation components.
Aviation experts expect rotary wing craft to aid postwar transport and delivery. Pioneers like Gikorsky push increasing multi seat designs while engineers tackle power, control, and passenger access as the aviation industry expands beyond war needs.
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