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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 18, 1952

Page

3

Railway careers for lads vacancies for lad porters

Job notices invite boys aged 14 to 17 to apply for lad porter positions with Queensland Railways. Applicants must meet education and examination requirements, with pay scales by age and shifts including weekend work. Concessions cover travel and related allowances. positions require posting to towns in the North and Western states with railway security oversight.

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Million-pound grant urged for Western Queensland roads

The Western Queensland Local Authorities Association appeals to Federal authorities for an annual one million pound grant to fund inland road and bridge works. The plan links wool production and defence needs with new transport links, including dingo fence and rural connectivity to speed defense communications.

Western Queensland Local Authorities Association Jymmenter Mar Yrusen Willior Australia Queensland Wilson Fedral

Australian Red Cross Society Fund Drive Note

A charitable appeal from the Australian Red Cross Society requests donations to aid refugees in Korea. The message urges support and describes sending clothing and money, noting timing around July and urging recipients to respond before departure.

Fragmented 1900s notes recount local events and names

A garbled OCR style list covers residents, hotels, church services, entertainments, and local notices. It mentions Julia Creek notes, Weathur sues, Dr Proctor, town gatherings, church activities, and many misspelled person names and places.

Cloncurry Hospitals Board Tenders for Firewood Supply

Tenders invited for supply of forty ards of firewood to Ammedigie area for Mousa Gun ward at Wy Hospital grounds Tenduca. Work details include length and staking requirements, with submission via the Hospitals Board secretary.

Cloncurry

Crown Land For Pastoral Lease Noted In 1982 Auction

Fragmentary notice records a Crown land pastoral lease auction held in August 1982. It mentions preferential rights for a pastor and references specific names and clans in a bygone royal or colonial context.

Tne Kotidadan Gili Clan Fivry

City Council Grapples with Camping Reserve Evictions

The council voted six months for people camping on the reserve to vacate, amid debate over permanent dwellings. Dr Harvey Sutton noted current rules allow semi permanent shelters, while others argued for rapid action to prevent long term residence. The motion, seconded by Dr Harvey Sutton, carried.

Harvey Sutton Ratie Cr Harvey Sutton

Miling Ue holes in streets cleared with dirt and gravel

The report notes temporary repairs in Miling with dirt and gravel to cover holes. A Drover aircraft touched the tarmac and engines hummed as passengers peered from the cabin while the cockpit door opened. A passenger questions a strange scene and a regulator balling is reassured.

Counel Norge Asa Ine

Public Accountant Office Seeks Clerk Positions

Opportunity notices a public accounting firm seeking a senior or junior clerk. Application details list James G. B. Johnson, Eria Fell, and Cloncurry as references or locations for the posting.

Public Accountant's Office James G. B. Johnson Eria Fell Cloncurry

Flight of Zero Dollar Tesedeem Ends Tragic Baby Death

An aircraft incident near Cloncurry Inn leaves seven month old Francis Randol Colquhoun fatally injured after a flying doctor response. Alan Wood led the rescue, but the infant died en route to hospital.

Cal Alan Wood Amilarol Francis Randol Colquhoun Cloncurry

Dr Bell Outlines Queensland Industrial Expansion Plan

Research Director Dr Bell discusses a broad scheme for Queensland industry expansion. He cites cattle industry growth, transport, education, medical services, and housing schemes linked to Mountain Mines Limited. He suggests establishing inland and port centers and housing collaborations to attract investment and workers.

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Garland Resigns From Council Post Amid Health Claims

A Sutton manned council meeting heard that J. G. Garland resigned due to health reasons. The motion to accept Garland’s resignation was seconded and carried as a tribute to his years of service.

Eubrvey Sutton J. G. Garland Garland Becauwe Gr Swan

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