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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
2
A murky note describes a social agent involved with a long established firm. The report hints at reorganization, unclear leadership, and implied irregularities surrounding Bras Lake wharves. No arrests are listed, and officials decline further comment.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention events and names with unclear context. It references a birth control topic and local actions or notices involving individuals such as Ben Absalon and Mr. Stack, with scattered dates and places like Sydney. The readable content centers on a practical birth control theme amid scattered personal references.
A notice from manager GB Jago warns of prosecution for trespass or interference with stock on the Rook Lands Holding property.
Sunday services include oly Communion at 7:0 am and Sunday School at 2:00 am with a song service of 4:0 pm. Weekday services list Tuesday and Wednesday with 70 am Communion. Presbyterian church notes February 1941 cover Julia Creek, Pebruney and Cloncurry with minister Rev. Bruce. Methodist mission at Cloncurry under Rev. GF Vitmne with Sunday School at 1:92 and Charlie Be...
Auction style notice lists sale items including farm equipment windmill pump plows and harnesses. Proceeds or details reference Mrs Sam Cumming and a location near Post Office and Nailway Station. An attendance invitation mentions a children's dance and church event coming Friday June 3 1904 with adult admission.
The article outlines a forthcoming plebiscite on labor policy in Carpentaria with key nominees for the seat. It notes resignation of Attorney General Afullan and lists candidates including KA Clarke and John Gardiner, detailing their local ties and mining industry links.
The article profiles multiple community figures in Cloncurry and surrounding districts amid labor movement activity. It highlights Percy Trenfield as a leading labor organizer with strong local ties, praises his long service with the ALP, and notes expectations of his candidacy and influence in upcoming elections. It also references Mr. Boyd as an independent labor candidate and contemplates potential shifts in political support and party strength.
A fragmentary notice reports a looming penalty removal affecting units from February 1 and hints at changes proposed by local official Mr. W. A Ross connected with Chillagoe. The text implies hopes for ore producers and possible later confessions, though phrasing is unclear.
Dred , Aueing, medien superi tendent of the Cloncurry hospital, has enidered his resignation after about twelve months in the post. He proved a capable and efficient medical officer and the town and district will learn of his impending departure next week by pleite.
Butch plane traffic stalled by boggy ground near the Rast area after landing Friday forcing passengers to walk as authorities ignored warnings about a bridge upgrade. The aircraft slipped off the pad at One Mile Creek and backed into tractors before Barney Long and Coyote repaired the broken gear. The ordeal continued Sunday as crew and passengers sought to move the craft back onto the runway with 25 passes.
Report on the establishment of the Aerial Medical Service as a major boon with Dr Morrison of Marnoun credited for launching the operation. The flying doctor conveyed a patient to Cloncutry then Khowphal where the patient shows improving health despite earlier poisoning.
An amateur group led by a named observer notes a clear comet visible at 9 pm in the south sky. They describe the hazy tail and position near the southeast to south cross area and urge others to watch tonight for possible developments.
A young girl Betty Pether daughter of Mr and Mrs Pether of Quamby suffered severe facial and arm burns when she believed kerosene was burning and threw it on a fire. She is reported making satisfactory progress in hospital. A grand children's dance in Memorial Hall on Tuesday January 31 raises funds for the Church of England.
A group led by R Kater and C Beastey with the Glenell Overseer Mr. At L- Hoge and Shire Clerk Mr. O'Callaghan visited Mellwraith Street and adjacent streets to inspect proposed drainage and street formation works. The aim was to decide which areas councillors would seek public money for, to carry out improvements including a railway crossing. This news should encourage residents.
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