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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
1
The report notes 1,200,604 tons of copper ores treated at Chiliwan complex. It records outputs from mines including TeebetaND, Gillowina, Lady Fanny group, and Brightlights, with production figures and progress on pillar removal, mine extensions, and upcoming completion targets into December.
A source from wartime Britain outlines education and training reforms for returning soldiers and civilians. The Minister for the Army indicates steps to extend military mobilization, aligning universities and state authorities with an ambitious program to educate and occupy the population during the conflict.
The report details Amalgamated mine operations producing 10,274 tons of stone and 3,400 tons of bullion, plus 0.791 ton zinc concentrate and 209,604 tons ore processed at various sites. It notes gold and silver yields, copper and zinc totals, and purchases by Chillagoe Smelters, with values ranging into thousands of pounds.
A wartime note discusses priority pensions for soldiers’ children and allied allowances, citing a pensioner with six children and hardship from limited income. It mentions medical training units, Defence Corps mobilization, and a deferred visit of the Inspector General. Details include a Christmas gift to overseas members and a inquiry about John Corria’s whereabouts.
A minister announced plans to acquire two enjoined training planes from the United States for Airspeed Oxford to support enhanced training. The Oxford program aims to expand national type training and boost production capacity, with officials outlining the move at Richmond.
The Australian Army announced two new pavilion style hospital sections in HeidettererViey and Yaralla NSW will open early next year. They are modern in design with up-to-date equipment and planned staffing includes seven officers and about 60 nurses across both facilities as part of a larger military hospital project.
The record describes a fund drive raising 100 pounds for a medical ambu lance and equipment costs, with additional donations to support a country farm effort. It notes VEIC grant of 11,900 to allied groups and mentions Lithgow miners contributing to a development fund and a Western Australia federal state involvement.
The government announced plans to erect a gun cotton factory at Ballarat with over 120 chains of fencing for a guard room as the first works. J Wet and JH Isyoyn and Son Pty Ltd of Ballarat to jointly carry out the project, costing $3210 and employing about 40 workers at completion. The facility will occupy about 40 acres and will feed the new Government Explosives Factory in South Australia.
A jumble of names and places notes visitors to town over the holiday season. Mrs J Bevan and Miss Betty Bevan travel with Ernestine Piatra and Mrs Clark, while Mr and Mrs Lamberth and others visit Port Office Hotel and Motel. Boxing Day sees Mr and Mrs Keyes from Glenle, and families like Tracey and Dawes guests. dozens of locals and travelers from Townsville to Cloncurry are listed with fleeting mentions of homes, hotels, and holiday travels.
Mr J Hulbert announces absence from dental practice starting Saturday morning December 71, 1940 and will arrange a locum soon. Further notice will be given in these columns.
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