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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1932
Page
3
Aber fina Henrivtia Schultz, widow of the late W F Schultz of Ayr and Alpi, died January 12 at Cloncurry District Hospital aged 63.
Hubner's Motors offers a neat 199g calendar with useful postal information and year holidays. The cover features multiple typical Australian designs. Orders can be placed early to secure one of these Wille gifts.
The Leichhardt Store opposite the Bank of New South Wales on Ramsay Street advertises special prices to clear stock. Thrifty housewives and others are urged to compare carbide options, especially in 4 ounce lots, with western firms for favorable pricing.
At the Police Court on Thursday last before Mr Stanley Wilson P M Senior Sargeant Ingram prosecuted Mearawizula Ebraham an Afghan for supplying an aboriginal named Fred with liquor a bottle of rum He was convicted and fined 20 pounds In default of levy and dist rees six weeks In Stewart s Creek end Defendant was allowed until Tuesday next to pay the fine
Mr J Hooper manager of N 5 W Bank departs by plane for Brisbane today and expects to be away for a week.
Weather officials report a week of extreme heat with temperatures rising to record highs and several days of 116 degrees at some stations. Very few deaths occurred, though many residents suffered heat stress. Community volunteers assisted with cooling efforts and food distribution as rain cooled the air and a fresh storm brought relief by week’s end.
Southern Tips at Brisbane on Saturday features maiden races for three-year-olds with Sereloan or Mischance in Flying. Division contenders include Dorian or Heonlstead in the second and Bellmag or Sac Fed Vow in the novice. Races at Sydney and Melbourne list multiple divisions and handicaps with noted horses. South African cricketers beat Tasmania in the first match. Tasmania posted 230, South Africa 462 declared, Tasmania 120 chasing in final innings.
The Cloncurry Shire Council warns all dog owners to register their canines by month end. Unregistered dogs risk destruction as packs of dogs harass goats and torment residents. Residents report packs chase motor cars through local streets, causing distress and nuisance.
Mr Vernot Wellenhall arrived from Melbourne and leaves today for Carandolla Station to assume management from Mr MacDonald. Carandolla reportedly changes hands with a company formed. Warwick Downs and Binyeah included in the property.
The Chillagoe State Smelters inform all producers that from January 16 1932 until further notice they will buy copper at fifty two pounds per market instead of fifty pounds per market as previously. Signed CIF G Rutledge general manager.
Following a two week heat spell, a storm Thursday night cooled the air and brought heavy rain. Coppermine Creek rose as showers fell across the district, with Belmont and nearby areas reporting significant rainfall. Daily highs and lows shown later indicate lingering warmth and a mild recovery through the week.
A Busmet versus Palloe Meno match ends in a dispute as a tall policeman causes a stir by claiming easy run distance before a ball shatters stumps. The umpire loudly calls out and the policeman retorts that he was in front of the ball. The umpire pivots to enforce the law and declares the policeman out.
Councillors push for a council run bath scheme at Mackay Process Plant with Mount Elliot involvement and low costs. Metering debate heats up as residents confront council staff about water charges and the town’s meter rollout amid rocky reception.
A council official showcased a disassembled water meter amid claims meters aid accuracy for consumers. The unit features glass covered dials and a protective iron cap, with concerns raised over broken glass and damaged trials. Residents wonder why meters aren’t left for homeowner checks.
A short OCR fragment touts a local agent for an established stamp firm offering rubber stamps and brass stamps. It notes procurement through a local dealer and mentions a firm named Rubber Stamp and Brass 8 Pals. The text is unclear but implies advertising services for stamps.
The Cloncurry Water Authority invites tenders for fire wood supply. Seq advertisement details the particulars required for tender submissions and deadlines.
On Sunday night next E. Ms. Anderson will host a Talkle Benefit to aid the Hallway Unemployed. All takings go to the cause, with Mr. Anderson bearing all expenses. Admission 60 cents. come and help.
The Band Play-out planned for Sunday evening was adjourned due to threatening weather. It will resume tomorrow at the same location opposite Club and Selwyn Hotel, offering a programme of the latest music if conditions are favorable.
Tenders invited by Lonouary Water Tenders for supply of pitty 50 gorda of biz 4 percent seat mountain gum firewood. Wood to be properly stacked at the pumping station and measured. Ends smallest tail not less than three inches. Tenders must state latest total delivery date and be in the hands of the tenderers signed by 9 am Monday February 9 1992.
Stop Look Listen BLUBY Hawthorn announces partnership with Morman Pengelly an A grade licensed government mechanic at Maccul lays Garage leased from Bank of New South Wales Cloncurry. They promise efficient work and top class engineering and mechanical service with guaranteed satisfaction.
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