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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1945
Page
3
A garbled sale notice from a historic page mentions a packed assortment and a toy item. It references A. 0. PRODUCTS and Town Hall Parramatta with vague prices and an alert about permits. Names and locations are minimal and uncertain.
A fragment offers a used item described as ear or toaster style device with wiring concerns and battery issue. It notes low condition and invites offers. No clear maker or location provided.
A brief note of gratitude from R. Keyes to Dr Alberry Dr Thomas and the Bikers Murane for their clever care during illness. The message also thanks Matron and others for untiring help, dated January 3rd.
Allenon of Mery SMMM received the Conduct Award from the Postmaster General for dedicated service observed over several months in the Westal districts of Chartirn Towers. The certificate of merit was issued by the department, honoring diligent messengers and marking official congratulations from the department.
A fragmented coupon list from 1940s era sources. It references items such as Buller millpons and Atm 10/104, with dates ranging from 29 to 30, and mentions obsolete coupons like Ten coupons 29 to 30. Includes partial notes on availability and validity periods, with several garbled phrases and illegible numbers.
Clarke reports Commonwealth Loans Director noting your town may be allotted the Beaufighter aircraft name. The government plans to use your town’s name on WR-ALA machines if the town supports the war effort. Awaiting reply and address for correspondence.
Copper ores mine ltd outlines payment terms for ore received at Bard Works with Commonwealth copper production bonus eligibility paid within given guidelines. Charges include smelting and converting costs per dry ton and per watt of copper content, with provisions canceled for purchase schemes.
Amid ferocious German air raids, Britain endures with resolve as civilians assist in firefighting and debris cleanup. The King and Queen praise Britons, urging unity and perseverance through weeks of heavy bombing and hardship.
A community event at J. Poukinghorne's Mile Bar near the Blver City Theatre to aid orphans. Admission is 2 shillings with drinks on tap and a dance spotlight by Mann. Proceeds support the club's appeal and legacy efforts.
The excerpt catalogs brutal acts and moral lapses by naval captains across centuries. It cites Captain Moon mortally wounded during a 1793 clash with a French frigate after attempting coded signals, and a British demand to repurpose slave ships. It recounts Captain Hawkins in 1642 ordering brutality at sea, including coercion and slave trading, with later remarks on orders and wartime behavior.
A chaotic Christmas party at the large hall near the city center ended with mixed messages and garbled speeches. Guests laughed through muffled phrases as a chorus drifted into Auld Lang Syne and wishes for a peaceful New Year surfaced amid the confusion.
A vintage advertisement touts a cough medicine used by world famous people including Sir Larry Lander and Captain Frank Hurley. It claims quick relief for coughs colds and stomach issues and markets a one pint bottle suitable for adults and children.
Fragmentary notice from the Cloncurry Advocate shows a printed byline for JOBEPS PANTHS TWIBLE and an illegible registration statement. The remaining text includes a partial address and a signature line with the name MENALEY as secretary.
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