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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
2
Mrs Page announces the opening of Austral Refreshment Rooms and invites the traveling public to call in. The establishment offers meals and refreshments for passengers and locals, in a convenient stopover location.
Notice warns trespassers will be prosecuted and stock seized at Fort Constantine. For Gale at Charters Towers for sale one mile east from Railway Station, ten acre farm with water, fruit trees and vegetables, mangoes valued at £25 last year. New fencing, new 16 foot house with verandah, sulky harness and fowls. School less than a mile away. Lot for £100 net. Apply Cloncurry Advocate or Gos.
The MNADVOCATE asserts newspaper advertising offers the best value, claiming it reaches broad audiences and influences all segments. The assertion highlights peer approval and wide dissemination as key strengths in promoting products and services through print media.
A series of services listed for Andrew's Church and several inland congregations. Programs include Sunday School sessions at various times, evening worship, and ministerial staff such as Rev Dorin and Rev J J Mangney.
Notes on gold trade including solicitations to dispose of gold via Notting Gold He Qners Sydney P O Box 3840. Chillagoe smelters appoints D Lyon recalled to office and H Bieske named ore buyer for Cloncurry district meeting miners at Leichhardt Hotel. Johnny Gunn advertises windmill and tank construction from 100 to 60000 gallons with Intercolonial Boring Co announcements.
Mr Fred Redpath of the Oasis Hotel presented some members of the Glonourry Advocate staff with neat lead pencils bearing his monogram Oasis Hotel Glonourry. A pencil attachment lets one fix it to a cot or shelf so it cannot be lost. Fred said those needing one can apply at all Oasis hotels if supplies last.
Last week JL I Anderson of Aus Bio Talkies showed the talkie Viennese Nights in Glenourcy to packed houses. It ran three nights, Sunday viewers urged a re-screening, which Anderson granted and donated the admission money to the Ambulance. The Ambulance benefited by £6 20s, and in the past month Anderson donated £16 15s to the Ambulance fund.
A local gathering of town residents and guests celebrated New Year at Mount Ida on January 1. Mr and Mrs Setter hosted with guests, boarders, and friends enjoying a sumptuous meal, fine wines, and musical interludes. Speeches praised the couple's hospitality and fellowship.
Christmas events at the hospital featured guided ward tours led by Matron Clark Sam, visitors, and a concert by the Staff Band. Upgrades described include a Gloria heating and sterilization system replacing primus stove heating, and a modern operating theatre with improved lighting, praised as among the best outside major coastal cities.
A weather plagued New Year brings poor prospects for Pastorals life. Droughts and hot winds blister grass, stock suffer, and rain remains scarce from Cumpoweral to Kajabbl while storms bring only harm. Whirlwinds add to hardship as locals pray for widespread rainfall.
Australian Banner Hosiery Co seeks a representative in Sydney to sell women men and children's hosiery directly to public on liberal commission. Previous experience not essential. Exclusive territories offered with earnings potential of at least £0 weekly. Apply by letter to Australian Banner Hosiery, Box 2625 GPO Sydney.
A lost Essex crane handle has been reported with a reward for delivery. The finder is asked to contact authorities to arrange return and claim the reward.
Mt Isa defeated Cloncurry by 150 runs in the opening Intertown match at Cloncurry on Saturday. Birtwell led Cloncurry’s batting, while Keating and Whalley starred with the ball for Mt Isa, aided by strong fielding and several dropped chances. Millican, Slattery, and Wilcox contributed solid knocks as Mt Isa declared after a dominant performance.
The wedding of Milian Hartley’s youngest daughter Allison Hartley to Kirkland Allison was solemnised at Hermit Park Meliorts Townaville on December 1. Attendants included Kath O'Meara Cherile Greery and others. The couple left by the ferry for their honeymoon in Melbourne.
A distorted report notes Mount Isa Mines progress with a new sintering plant in Australia and ongoing steel work. Copper prices rise amid rationing fears, while metallurgical results and world demand push expectations for metal output and price stability.
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