Cyclone Rampage Hits Cloncurry Area Causes Widespread Damage
A severe cyclone struck the Cloncurry region around 7 p.m. causing extensive destruction. Homes, fences, and outbuildings were blown down, with the town’s northern section bearing the brunt. The racecourse, Convent, and railway yards suffered major damage as winds uprooted trees and tore away structures. Power lines and phones were felled, and water in the Corella RiverBathes disrupted. Only scattered residences remained largely intact as the cyclone moved through, leaving the old town with significant repairs ahead.
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Devenier
Cihnansry
Nereene
Udee
Gongont School
W Absolon
Gondernin
Stareninn
Barthistle
Bern
Ellie
Alethon
Daxen
Tee
Glen
Corella
George
Cloncurry
Ana Rhundor
Nummernik
Ua Clonenrry
Work on Western Roads Delayed by Rain and Shifting Shifts
The report outlines two eight hour shifts for all sections to expedite work on the western road area. Rain slowed progress between Vere and Gunyoowes with Lak s delaying operations. Foreman Denny Hydh will coordinate the improved plan near Sok Lagoort and Dobber 19 Mount Castle as survey crews finalize routes and prepare construction.
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Westerion
Vere
Gunyoowes
Denny Hydh
Mont Ti—Campo
Monty
Blake
Soko
Lagoort
Fin Goud
Dobber
Casde
Revonnaussanes
Ensinoeeeft Grif
Oops
Keenes Urges Locals to Shop Local for Local Industry
A brief note from Keenes residents urging support for local businesses to sustain the town’s industry. The message emphasizes shopping locally to protect jobs and economic vitality in the community.
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Keenes
Tragedy In Fire Fence Incident Claims Man At Home
In a Monday incident at a Mesq Bhi Comtatinihy residence a man died after attempting to vault a fence to reach his wife who was fighting a fire. George Stewart died ten minutes after the attempt when a live wire on the fence electrocuted him. The wife and son survived, and the community extends sympathy to the Stewart family.
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Aly
Thavel iv
George Stewart
George ‘Hough W.oehl
Ida
Gun ‘Horpé
Ars Jack Polkinghorne
Unis
Isle George
ATF
Falesling
Harry
Presbyterian Church
Lance
Stewart
Ann Road Work and Drome Lane Projects Progress
Fragmented OCR notes describe road work on Ann Road and adjacent routes near aycodrome and Wet weazon areas. Mentions racecourse access east Sthewack and a new road planned near 100 corre j wildoak, with an unclear reference to a male whorter.
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Aycodrome
Ania
Netadyorng
Sizalmut
Drome
Yolu
Visit to Wirors and Money-Chayser Goods
An item lists diverse goods from Woolworths and Oriental Perfume, noting perfumes, beads, carpets, jewelry, and home wares. It mentions family roles and a broad retail assortment with emphasis on lifestyle products and imported articles. The notice also references barcels sent worldwide and duty-free pricing.
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Dower Aps
Wirors
Chayser
Sultan Fuasien
Bies Youad
Court records charge man with speeding and careless driving
Mr J D McLean presided at Llancurry Court of Petty Sessions over Gordon Purdy Uren aged 20 charged with speeding on December 27 near Alig Street Barr Brest and with driving a motor vehicle in Bear Bhree Cloncurry in a manner endangering the public. Evidence cited shows excessive speed at 35 mph turning the corner. penalties included two pounds fine and 14 days imprisonment plus 10s court costs and 40 hours imprisonment in default.
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J.D. McLean
Petty Sessian
Bear
King Street
Beare
Tapas
Fio
Tna
Ossie
Costa
Yasiefatit
Dlaya
Property for sale in Kajabet and defence rifle impressment notice
Mr G Xerribk of Kajabet offers a cottage for sale for removal with details from F A Brodie & Co Cloncurry. Separate notice warns owners to allow inspection of 303 calibre rifles and aperture sights under Defence regulations, with impressment and surrender procedures led by the Purchasing Officer Brisbane Northern Command.
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G. Xerribk
Kajabet
F. A. Brodie& CO
Cloncurry
National Security Generals
Volunteer Defence Corps
Witlin
Ard Hall
Roma Street
Brisbane
Northern Command
Victoria Barracks
M. A. Durrant
For Sale mining lease application heard in Clonbnrry Court
ROY ALEXANDER LOVE applies for Mining Lease No 214 for Ground Hope No 1 of 20 acres in Glen curry Gold and Mineral Field. Objections if any to be heard by Warden at Clonbnrry on Thursday February 15 1542 at 10 oclock a.m. Warden I D McLean signs the notice.
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Hope No
Mount 188
Curry Gold
Roy Alexander Love
Hop
Clonbnrry
Glenevery
D. McLean
Peron
Regulr
Hope
Nortt
Mount Tas
Cloncurry
Percy Charles Rather
Chonowryah Thoreday
Dy McLean
Certificate of mining lease application for Ground Hope No 2
A mining lease application is filed by Percy Charles Rather for Ground Hope No 2 near Mount Isa in the Cloncurry district. The notice, dated December 31, 1904, indicates location, boundaries, and a Warden’s Court hearing set for February 5 at Charters Towers.
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Carrar
Talmoi
Edkins Marsh & Co. Ltd
Wali
UTC
Arida
Arida's
ITC
Aridas
Youn
DE Witte
Keidney
Tyewile
Julia Creek
Ilfracombe
William John Emuttlewood
Glen Isla
Bires
Tation
Grand Jury
Hine
Scholar
Worried
Lidsone
Wallace
Carebine
G. & Keyes
Butt
Marry Butt
Curry and District
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