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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
2
A gratitude note from Mr and Mrs Peace and family thanks staff and caregivers at a local hospital for their care of a late family member. The message mentions recognition of kindness from hospital personnel and expresses appreciation from relatives in the Cloni Mery District region.
The family of the late Mr W Rigby Venter thanks Diy Mergington Matron and Mt Isa Hospital staff for care and sympathy. They also thank Joyce Matron and Cloncurry Hospital staff and many friends and relatives who sent messages of condolence.
Fragmented report describes disruptions in the Shire Clerk's office with misplaced keys and access concerns. It also notes the death of Sir John McKelvey, Sydney surgeon, detailing his education and positions, and mentions a Debating Club event and staff movements at local firms.
The shire hosts a Police Ball at Shire Hall East with a dance, supper, and free cheques at the door while local notices urge tender calls for wood, hospital supplies, and tax returns. A tragic accident marred bystanders as two boys lost fingers when a tomahawk struck during a paper-cutting incident. The event aims to boost attendance and community spirit despite the mishap.
A group including Messrs James vf, Pat Mann and Frisch arrived in Cloncurry after traveling from Brisbane to Darwin via Dundarraine Mor Ten Langreach and Winton. They journey by Chevrolet motor truck with camping gear on an overlanding holiday, planning to continue to Sydney Melbourne and back to Brisbane. The party noted occasional wet weather and planned to resume the itinerary after a brief stay in Cloncurry.
The North Australian Survey acknowledges receipt of several mineral reports. Copies may be obtained by applicants via MP Nye, Executive Officer, with 20 feet of steel shutting and 4 1/2 anth requested, at the Advocate office for inspection.
Last Wednesday night Captains Tunsing and Sergeant Major Carroll of the Australian Army Stans Gorp Velba Cloncurry remained until Saturday. They interviewed several young men willing to join the militia and chose Mesure and J Heal M Steele, J O Toole, and J A Graiter as the four new recruits.
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