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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
2
US Persons entering Lanark Selection must give notice in the homestead. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open without authority will be prosecuted. City Chambers Brisbane. 240 Raward Street. Mrs J Gordon. Barton 3.
The Cloncurry church lists Christmas services including Holy Communion at 10.00 am on Sunday, First Evensong of Christmas at 6.30 pm, Holy Communion at 7.30 pm, and a Children's Service at 4.00 pm. St Stephen's Day events include Holy Communion at 7.00 am.
Beings of a 1940 notice report school scholarship events at Cloncurry Centre Brisbany with lists of boys and girls participants and associated names. A related item quotes Senator Walter Cooper praising approval for erection of a short wave station to improve reception for distant parts of the State, with the goal of better service for Queen Innit listeners.
Cloncurry pugilists A Keyés and J Kaeser set for a best of eight rounds bout in Mebrusry ABir next. Both fighters are well known and in top condition. Event promises strong crowd and good prelims. Promoter Mr Pengelly says arrangements will be proper and prices reasonable.
An elderly resident Mrs Brout died at Julia Creek Hospital after a long illness. Her funeral was held at Julia Creek with Rev J Lang officiating. A severe storm damaged homes, wagons, and railway equipment across Cloncurry and environs, with two inches of rain reported at Lanark and substantial local rainfall. Weather remained hot and humid through the week, bringing further wind and showers that caused power-line damage and minor flooding. Local post office registers listed rainfall and town names affected.
A cloud burst damaged several houses and caused a short circuit at the power station after an iron fault blew a filter. Temperatures soared past 100 degrees with readings near 110 at some sites. Petitions regarding a local drainage or road issue were circulated by Dr TD Armstrong and urged to be returned promptly to Shire Clerk Mr O Callaghan and Cloncurry residents were asked to forward signatures.
In this issue Mr O Callaghan Shire Clerk invites applications for clerk collector with pay of 86 per week. For further particulars read the advertisement or interview the shire clerk.
On Saturday last 630 pm Albert Ross youngest son of Mr and Mrs W Absalon Cloncurry married Ivy Lila youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G Dempsey Cloncurry Rev Fr OMeara officiated Mrs T Baillie matron of honor Miss Sylvia Baillie bridesmaid The bridegroom's brother Ben Absolom was best man The reception followed at Buffalo Hall with the bride's mother hosting guests.
Social notes recount visits by George Smith to town and vacations by Alan Bell and family at Magriette Island. The Hon. John Mullan, Attorney General for Carpentaria, remains in a private hospital in Southport undergoing cost-cutting care. Messrs Laver and family relocate to Bellege Court in Clayfield after a Melbourne holiday. Other residents, including Donkins, Jensen, Bulbert, Bradshaw, and the Ofronfielas family, plan seaside holidays to Southport, Betsha, and Sydney, sharing travels and farewells before departures overseas.
Residents and visitors named include Mrs G Nelaort Jett planning a Brisbane move, Miss Dodo Relwon from Byaney, Ardmore Button party en route to the coast, Mr W Grmaude of Hobsel Two Creek inspecting Mindie sheep, W Lindsay overseeing On ion Downs, G Keyes Glen Isla with fine wethers, and Mrs Wi Lone returning from the coast. Many locals travel to markets, schools and events, with notes on schooling, holidays, and a heavy rainfall near Clonagh recording 160 points.
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