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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
3
Government permit AG products. Town Hall Parramatta prescribes postal packing included. Australian Blueard Goldier Duelneas item offered with strong claims. Prices shown as 10 shillings or 20 shillings 4 pence. Sale appears from official channels in PARRAMATTA N37.
A long list of local residents with travel, visits, and family updates from Cloncurry. Entries include births announced around Brisbane, hospital mentions, relatives visiting, and residents preparing different towns for schooling, work, and holidays. Notable names appear with varied spellings as families and friends move through Charters Towers, Rockhampton, and Brisbane circles.
A memorial notice for local resident McLain recounts a long business career and public service. Family mourns his wife and two daughters as friends gather for a farewell tea in his memory before Ipswich departure. A later item notes shearers' meeting in Cloncurry urging an 18 percent wage rise. delegates will report to Hughenden.
Roll of honour entry commemorates Private Albert Edward Churlon 52606 who died January 1944 in New South Wales. Poignant verse recalls a beloved brother and son. Family members remember his happy face and the broken tie that cannot be replaced.
Result of the Ambulance Picture Benefit held in December 2010 reported a revived cheque for £1 from Mr. Crensfield to Mr. Trenfield and the Ambulance Committee extends thanks for the generous donation.
Cloncurry Hospitals Board invites tenders for supply and delivery of 25 cords of mop wood and 33 cords of firewood, each eight feet long, to be properly stacked at the hospital and measured. Wood not exceeding one foot at the large end. Delivery within four weeks of acceptance. Tender closes January 2, 1946 at 6 pm.
Fragmentary report mentions a British Trades Union Delegates group in Greece. It references figures like R. Fearee and Citrine, with vague notes on a hostage situation and added security or actions in Athens during a tense night.
In court, Annie Violet Skinner was fined for insult and other charges in a proceeding against Thelma Laws. Royal troops position near Berlin reported by Moscow radio as Red Army makes gains. Russians advance toward Konigsberg amid heavy fighting. In the Pacific, American motorized units near Manila breach defenses, seize Baraban airfield, and destroy several enemy planes as war coverage highlights allied advances.
A new eye care clinic operated by Stacey Flinders begins serving Townevale residents opposite the post office. The practice marks 25 years since the original establishment and offers comprehensive eye exams and eyewear services.
Town Colts defeated National Fitness Campaign by 253 to 144 at the O14 Football Grounds on Sunday. G Murray and A Kuskoff created early pressure, while W Costien and C Musgrave added a solid stand. W Connradh top scored with 121, Musgrave made 68, and A Kuskoff contributed 8. The event also notes a Mervin class and a Presbyterian Ladies class with fitness exercises and games.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Secretary Dates Twible for Clanowery Advornte Pty Ltd and their regia. The readable text provides names and a corporate tag but lacks a full incident or event to summarize.
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