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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
2
The Glencurry Advocate prints local and district telegraphic updates every Saturday morning. The column aggregates state and regional items, offering a snapshot of political, social, and economic developments for readers.
Notice warns that any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates up on the Homestead holding without authority will be prosecuted. Barton signs the warning and names the locations Lanark Tommy's Creek and the Homestead.
A historical tax notice states return forms for income tax and land tax must be filed by specified dates in July and August. It warns of penalties for late submissions and directs where forms can be obtained from tax offices and the Commissioner of Taxes.
Mr W Riordan visited Cloncurry and Mount Isa, met hospital officials, and heard calls for £3,000 for repairs and additions. Government support promised up to £15,000 for necessary work, including a new kitchen, domestic quarters, and extra bedrooms. A public welcome dance occurred with modest turnout. a local committee and potential air crew examination plans were noted.
A new postage stamp features a sailor, Flying Officer, and a Red Cross Sister. The design is described as nice and the stamps will go on sale at the local post office next Monday.
The McKinlay Hack Race Club extends the nomination date for the benefit meeting to Thursday near July 14 to fund an X ray plant for Sulla Creek Hospital. A Town Tennis Club meeting at Central Hotel July 4 invites Julia Creek Tennis Club to send a six man four woman team to Cloncurry on July 21 for a local match. Mesés F S Hope and J May were appointed to select the Town Club team.
The C W A Cloncurry Branch held a Memorial Hall dance on Friday night, proceeds donated to Cloncurry District Hospital. Mrs D Arcy performed spirited music and Mr Frank Jenkin acted as MC. A coffee and pie stall drew strong patronage as the second recent benefit.
Warning to persons in charge of traveling stock to notify at the homestead before entry. Noncompliance will be met with enforcement without further notice. Signed W. Helpman.
The State Liquid Fuel Control Board says application forms for motor spirit or diesel oil consumer licenses under The National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations can be obtained at the General Post Office and all Post Offices in Brisbane now and will be available at country post offices next week. Applicants must obtain a licence before using motor spirit or diesel oil. Completed forms must be lodged at the Liquid Fuel Control Board Office Main Roads Building Albert Street Brisbane for metropolitan areas or at the nearest police station outside Brisbane.
The Cloncurry Municipal Band discussed staging a sacred concert with local and visiting talent at the old Shire Hall on Sunday August 18 to aid combined Patriotic bodies. The idea earned committee and public approval and plans moved forward for a musical benefit.
Kipling style fragment notes teamwork as key to success. Advertisement seeks H Smith for employment at Prince of Wales Hotel Comneurry. Возможный объявление о вакансии мясника.
Retired in aid of Bt Vincent de Paul, the hamper of groceries was drawn for and won by Mr George Collins. Also noted is information from the Chaplain and Hon Secretary McKinlay Hack Race Club, with nomination dates extended for a race meeting to be held on August. Secretary R Green announces details. An application for naturalisation is listed with names Honorable mention of ORNES SOVECHLES and FORNES BOVEC.
The Mobile Attachment Unit under Flying Officer Mac Kinnon and Leading Aircraftman Plovkrose operates from Glensury on Bunday tart to prepare men for service with the RAAF. The unit prerelects candidates and pre-selected individuals travel to Townsville for final medical and adequacy checks before enlistment. A Draft Committee has been formed to manage anti-selection after the unit departs the district.
Fort of application for Motor Split of Clean Ol Consuter's Lic ence are now evailable at OPO and all Post Offices in Krishan. Fund supplite will be available at Country Post Offices early now sn. All wuers of Motor Spirit or Diewsh Of must prepare and separate applica ion for each vehcle launch, en alae ete J. ENGLAND, Contraet of Liquid Fuel. ut July, 1040.
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