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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1939
Page
3
The Cloncurry Advocate announces up to date printing options for total printing needs. It highlights fast turnaround, local sourcing, and tailored services for community and business use.
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland argues that merely using a stop light or other device does not prove stopping intent. Drivers may misinterpret legal requirements and assume compliance, prompting calls for stricter licensing and higher driving standards to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Safety message issued by a factory guidance body focusing on weekly precautions. The note mentions diversion and RACQ in a brief, plain style. No specific dates, names, or actionable steps are provided in the readable text.
An early guide describes botflys life cycle in horses, noting their bee like appearance two wings and curved abdomen. It explains how eggs are laid on the horse and larvae develop in the mouth or stomach causing ulcers. prevention includes head coverings and protective shelters. Removal of larvae uses carbon bleuh ide with careful dosage based on horse weight. The advised timing targets May first as peak season for egg hatching and treatment after deworming.
A fragmented notice discusses selecting cattle for chilled beer export trade cars and fattening stores. It outlines body shape criteria including deep bodies, straight top lines, and wide floor space. It warns against rough back, lumpy jaws, and branded or diseased cattle to maintain sale value.
A stream of brief reports details rainfall amounts and water on several properties, with mentions of rain affecting roads and farm lands. Names include Mr. Don Heyes Olen Tala Mrs H Jones Reid Tilintels and others, noting property conditions, cattle activity, and upcoming transfers or sales across multiple rural districts.
Fragmentary report describes an auction or sale of thousands of wool bales linked to World War II era trade. Mentions regions such as Taprork and Continent, with references to Bradford, Japan, and a money term obscured by OCR errors.
The report outlines December and monthly mine production from Mount Isa and Chillagoe areas, listing copper and silver lead ore tonnages, values, and ore from several mines. It notes shipments to Chillagoe smelters, oxide and sulphide ore moves, and various stoping and development activities across Mount Oxide, Referee, Dohurty, and Black Star sections with specific tonnages and metal contents.
The London Metal Market shows subdued appetite for pig copper as traders cite weak demand and cautious conditions at the Metal Exchange on December 38. Dorothy Wright hosts a hospital guest, noting unsettled activity and limited price movements despite some stability in overall business tones.
A cluttered teaser lists upcoming shows and stars including Lola Tar, Sicha Phen, and George Formby in titles such as Shane of Weaney and Tore, Ice. Dick Foran appears as the Singing Cowboy in Empty Holsters while Warner and Malbrook are noted in Chinese titled projects. Anta Resale and Happy Landing appear among unrelated items with Crontoat Attraction and Jeanette MacDonald among the listed performers.
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