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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1931
Page
4
A design group pursues motor car innovations inspired by aviation. The so called airplane car resembles a large lady bug, seven seats, rear engine, and ground clearance allowing light contact at high speed. It claims 80 mph capability, 60 percent petrol use, 50 percent steam power, and travel comfort with no fumes or heat.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls the 19th century overland trek of the Durack Brothers to establish a far north station. The pole bullock wagon carried 2200 thornthorns and 50 young bulls from July 29 1483 through floods droughts and attacks, reaching success on September 17 1885 in a tale of epic journeys and changing times.
Fifty years ago the piece notes global distress from overconsumption and overproduction as causes of low mood across nations with varied monetary systems. It predicts adjustment will come through realignments in living within means, not sensational remedies. Bluey Haw Whorne advertises motor repairs at Hubest's Motors, Glencurry.
Queensland cattle interests met as the executive outlined open season policy and relief talks. The meeting addressed railway costs, cattle bonuses, disease control, and proposed amendments to tax and rail arrangements. Speakers urged shared funding for industry benefits and coordination with the Police Department on cattle theft.
Meghan Mahomet Falamey told police at Weilneaday about two a.m. that he was attacked at Qsoki's garden near the Cloncurry River. He said two heavy blows struck his head, he was taken to hospital with slight injuries, and he left the hospital to go home. Police searched the area but could not locate the assailant.
The report discusses large gold slugs found near Larkinville and calls for restricting smelting into bars. It lists notable nuggets and their weights, mentions international exhibitions, and argues for valuing unexploited auriferous yields in Western Australia. It also covers Northern Queensland scouring and haulage costs per bale, detailing transport, pressing, scouring, and shipping expenses to Brisbane and Townsville.
Special notice advertises a comparison with southern firms. It claims prices and quality rival those in the South, urging readers to assess offerings for fairer deals and to consider rallage and expenses involved.
A group led by E. W. Kinsman appeared at Police Court on Monday facing two charges of travelling by train without paying fare and boarding a moving tram. Defendants fined £2 or four days on the first charge and £2 or three days on the second. Other men charged with fare evasion on trains from Puff Creek to Cloncurry faced £2 per head per charge or six days. O Hara fined £4 or seven days for riding unpaid between Julia Creek and Glencurry. All were committed to await further action by the magistrate.
A bizarre report describes a fisherman on a weekend trip catching an old man eel and later unearthing a full grown rat inside the eel’s gut. The incident prompts playful speculation about a rat linked to water and a fisherman’s breakfast.
A warning to any person found trespassing on the Rochdale Pastoral Co. properties will be prosecuted. The notice names Rochdale Pastoral Co. Ltd. as the enforcing party and signals potential legal action for intrusion.
A reader seeks a position as a governess in Mount Isa. The advertisement notes correspondence, system references, and prefers applicants with relevant experience and reliability.
A noisy report notes hot weather disrupting poultry markets with attention to egg arrival quality. A large consignor warned of poor keeping quality, while a strange incident involved a shipment containing nearly packed eggs and several chickens hatching en route, causing unexpected activity at the Black Orpington class.
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