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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 13, 1945

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A Grand Party At Manfred Downe Home Celebration

Mrs A B Barton hosted a luncheon and tea on Sunday June 16 to mark Pamela Downe Houghton Barton’s 20th birthday. The event featured a lavish garden setting at the old homestead with renovations, feasting, songs, and dancing. Engagement announced: Pamela Houghton to Bgt Marshall Ralph Woodhouse of Millungera Station New Guinea service.

Manfred Downe A. B. Barton Pamela Barton Pamela Houghton Marshall Ralph Din) Woodhouse Ind Woodhouse Millungera Staton New Guinea Phil Woodhouse Ulick Browns Manfred Miss Crossley Inhn Mir Mra Tarden Torlap Mra Oc Jensen Jacqueling Jill J. Khan

Wedding of Ethel Mary McDougall and Clarence Hud30 at St Andrew's

A very pretty wedding solemnised at St Andrew's Church of England on Saturday at 5 p m when Ethel Mary only daughter of Mr Fred and the late Mrs McDougall Donora Hill wed Clarence Dardanell son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hud 30 Melinda Downs The bride wore a blue tailored wool de chene ensemble and blue felt hat carrying a white satin prayer book Bridesmaid Olive Hudson wore a pink crepe dress and pink hat with pink flowers Best Man Alf McDougall uncle of the bride Officiating Brooke Crowe and organist Mrs Chas de Warren reception at Astoria Cafe with floral decor and wedding breakfast Guests sent telegrams and cheques for the couple who will reside at The Williams Station where Mr Hudson is manager.

St. Andrew's Church of England Ethel Mary Fred Olive Hudson Alf McDougall Hev. Bro. Crowe Chas. de Warren Astoria

In Memoriam Hutley Clarence Alfred Hutley

In loving memory of my dear son Clarence Alfred Hutley who departed this life in 1936. Calm and peaceful he is sleeping sweetest rest has followed pain when we think of how he suffered how could we wish him back again always remembered inserted by his loving mother brothers and sisters

Notable Attendees at Fairbanks Celebration Noted

The record lists attendees including Mr. and Mrs. C Fairbanks, Mr. G C Strader, Miss Pat Yelland of Hughenden and Mr. E H Lyons of Brisbane among others at the event.

Nadas C. Fairbanks GC. J. Strader Pat Yelland Hughenden E. H. Lyons Brisbane

Impressions of America and a North Queensland Bride

Irene Lilian Creedon, born in Kuridala and raised near Cloncurry, becomes Mrs. A. Medico Lawrence W. Felte while aboard a Pacific voyage. She marveled at San Francisco and St Louis sights, endured homesickness in Perryville, and recalled Queensland heat and watermelons.

Kuridala Cloncurry Irene Lilian Creedon Les, Creedon A. 8 Medico Lawrence W. Felte Pacific Lawrences Creedon Irene Francisco Golden Gate Sydney Harbour Bridge St. Louis Perryville Homse Queensland Jack Schmelin Mount, Inn

Dangerous practice with hunting near homes discussed

A country resident reports youths firing shots from moving cars near a house. Five or six bullets struck a tin standing near the home while children were absent. The warning highlights the danger and potential serious charges if children had been nearby.

Coupon Summary For Current Rations And Clothing

For clothing, BS7-112 valid until November 16, 1948 and Y1-54 until end of ration year. Tea uses 1-8 ration 10m weekly. one coupon equals four. Four coupons issued every four weeks, valid 12 weeks. Sugar uses 1-4 ration 1b weekly. one coupon equals 2 lb. coupons accumulate. Butter uses 4-8 ration weekly. one coupon equals 4 lb. three coupons valid every four weeks.

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Commonwealth Glenbervie Balcomo the Edkins Tarrar Coombe Martin Ilfracombe Pllece LAMBS Edkins Marsh & Company Ltd Julia Creek Carrar Cali Ridas Hubner‘s Motor and Cycle Depot Amoeg International Trucks Hudson — McDougall Memoriam Impressions OF America Savings Bank Commonwealth Savings Bank
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