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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
2
An obituary fragment honors a fond manny of Foell Noll Newwon who died in January 1990. The notice mentions the deceased resting peacefully in sleep and notes a married daughter Ken and Boi as survivors.
Readable portions show church schedule with Sunday services at Andrew's Church Cloncurr y including communion at 7:30 and Sunday School at 10:00. Other entries mention Julia Creek and Dylan Methodist Mission with listed services and ministers.
Caution notice warns travellers passing through Mandle to give adequate notice. Names such as Nomatead Woodcutts and others are cautioned against entering without permission. The warning appears in the local weekly Advocate.
Officials warn travelers to give notice at the homestand before entering PIBHERS CREME. Noncompliance will lead to prosecution without further notice.
The Admust General Meeting of the Women's Aracllity Corps of the RSSILA Cloncutry Sub-Branch will be held on Thursday July 35th 2040 in the Shire Hall. New members are cordial ly invited to attend. Several minor accidents are noted with injuries requiring hospital care. Miss Jin Arabsvolas, secretary of the State School Project Club, is selected to attend the Brisbane Show Camp. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Brabason.
The coming weekend in Cloncurry features the Dazzle Ball described as the ball of the year with a high profile evening, and the Patriotis Race Meeting on Saturday organized by the Diggers' Race Club with over twenty races planned. Morris will oversee betting on Boucher, while a Memorial Hall event on Sunday hosts various shows and a parachute display. Tennis matches, exhibitions, and precinct activities are also listed, with police reminding permit requirements for ammunition purchases.
Local items from Cloncurry recount a weekend gathering, plans for AIF camp entry on Monday, and community notices. Tributes praise Mr Benes Barry for town service, while residents discuss replacements for positions and local projects. Names include Bowen, Miowera, Barry, Hegarty, Natty Walsh, and Galligan among others.
A farewell gathering was held Thursday afternoon in the club room with Mrs Hubner charming guests. Barry, who leaves Monday for training, wore a brown and dusky wardrobe while attending the event. Attendees dressed in fine attire and sang, with a long table set for tea and nibble in a quiet lounge atmosphere. Green awnings and embroided napkins adorned the scene.
A local garden party fundraiser featured a vase prize donated by E Woods and M Guerin, with guests including Mes sames Hubner Barry Ch Chaplain O Callaghan Heid Guerin Teegenda Galigan and Woods. The afternoon included the National Anthem, with refreshments and a social for the community.
The Cloncurry Lawn Tennis Association last night decided to hold the Captain Shield matches for school children under 15 west of the range, with Tull Creek on August 4 and 7. Nominations close with J May. a Wednesday night dance will follow at the Convent School Hall for trophy presentations and notices invite attendees.
The Treasury Brigbane and Ash Daly publish a 1940 notice announcing an intention to appoint medical practitioners to the Medical card under the Lead Poisoning Mount Iba Act. Nominations must be received by 14th August 1940. Frank A Cooper.
Advert explains Heenso as a multi use medicine for coughs colds croup bronchitis and nasal congestion. It claims rapid relief from sore throats and throat irritation and promotes a money saving bottle. Emphasizes internal use and antiseptic for head and nose conditions.
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