This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
2
An advertisement touts a kerosene stove set with 15 inch high collapsible splash guards and two 2 inch splash guards. It features six burner tops, separate control, 33 inch atomized zinc deep oven, a large lower compartment with two burners, and interior measurements about 1 inch by 23 inches, claiming versatile cooking for holiday homes and general use.
Julia Creek reports a quiet but cold spell with wool operations at Toorsk Station under R C Peat and Mr McCarthy overseeing Lara. Ambulance chief Henry Benson recalls a long trip to Sutherland to transport Mrs Ross to Richmond Hospital, where she is improving. The town sees strong football and basketball activity with the Mount Isa trip, Wilson Cup final qualification, and a lively dance at Eckford's Hall.
Mr Dick Jones of the Railway Department Clonewrry thanks all kind friends for messages of sympathy and condolence on the recent death of his mother.
In a round three Premiership clash Rainbows defeated a weakened Rovers 19 to 9 with Rainbows leading 44 with the breeze at half time. Scorers for Rainbows were Redman Glass and Keeffe with Keeffe converting. For Rovers Alec Porter Halbertson and Decourcey scored tries. The match was blighted by bad passing and Rainbows backs dominated scrums. Next Sunday Rainbows meet Wanderers in round four. A goal kicking trophy trial is announced for the Sunday before the match. An excursion train to Julia Creek has been canceled. Mount Isa teams visit Clementry on July 27 for intercity matches.
White greyhound lost nine miles from town on Fort Road. Reward offered. Apply at J. Wilmer.
Sunday School at 10 a m and 1 a m in various locations. Evening services at 7 30 p m. Morning communion at 7 30 a m. Rev Attan and Tirand listed as ministers. Local religious notices for congregations include multiple service times.
Death notice for William Jones aged in his eighties. A Croydon native, he worked as a winding engine driver and lever mine manager at Golden Gate Nos 1 and 4, later at Great Australian Mine Trekalane and Dobbyn, then Railway service. He lived in Brisbane with his wife after retirement, spent final years with daughter in Warwick, and is survived by widow, daughter Mrs Sandberg, Mrs McElheany, and son Richard. son Archie predeceased him.
The Cloncurry District Appeal for Britain Committee thanks contributors and organizers for their generous support and notes the list includes many individuals who assisted in events. They acknowledge the Cloncurry Advocate for free advertising and printing and express hope for continued community inspiration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.