Local death notices and boxing report from Cloncurry and Mount Isa
The town mourns Cecil Nelson known as The Barber who died at 47 after a long illness, with wife and daughter by his side and a large funeral attendance. Also reported are two deaths in Cloncurry area, and a boxing card in Mount Isa featuring Timmins versus Sinclair in a brutal six round war, with Timmins winning by technical knockout and plans for a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo Town
Clonerrry
Cecil
Nelson
K. Joyce Hegent
Sydney
Cloncurry
Joyce
Dodo Melson
Charters Powers
Aloo
Tese
Mgr
Vyn
Duchesse
Clony
Ramsay Street
W. Bradshaw
Doyle
Dodo Nelson
Muster
Boxing night packed Stadium Mount Isa hosts crowd and draws
The Mount Isa Stadium drew a record crowd for boxing last Sunday night with high excitement and strong promotion. Campbell and Hyde fought to a four round draw for the Bob Wilson title under Marquis of Rafferty rules, while King Kong Jam and Leland Lawler offered a tense display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Isa
Mb Tsk
Young Campbell
Young Hyde
Bob Wilson
Belog
Young Gilda
Ekenrico
Lawler
Black
Marquis of Rafferty
UAL
Tam
Lady in Lavender Ball at Mt Isa Draws Wide Public Interest
August 4 social plans for Mount Isa's Lady in Lavender Ball capture wide attention. The event features a mystery guest, a prize for identifying her, Spring fashion parades, and a large fashion display budget exceeding £200. Music by Club Swingers Orchestra with Miss Jean Neilson and the Harmony Trio. A midnight Waltz under moonlit lighting closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Mt. Isa
Lavenen
Mount Isa
Metropolis
Sydney
Anglo-Soviet Alliance Debate at Queensland Meeting
Reverend Colonel F. J. Miles urged a Britain France Russia alliance while stressing the need to exclude the Far East from any pact. He argued Russia seeks Far East inclusion to defend its 13 Chinese provinces and 70 million population, with China as a buffer against Japan and rail links reinforced for military use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Russia
F. J. Miles
Seceiety
Queensland Press Institute
National Hotel
W. R. Macdonald
Miles
Far East
China
Country newspapers draw exiles to Sydney library
In a dull city building, the municipal library houses the country newspaper section. Hundreds of country readers flock there to find hometown news and feel connected to home while living away from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lbrary
Jervois Range Leases Extended by Midlands Metals Co
Midlands Metals Co of Sydney exercises a six month option to extend leases at Jervois range held by T T Hanlon Reward Lease and T B Crosby Green Parrot and Attutra Leases. Rain in late June and early July improves stock fodder and supports a good season as mica industry profits rise in Central Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlands Metals and Prospecting Co
Sydney
Jervois Range
T. T. Hanlon
T. B. Crosbie
Green Parrot
Central
Australia
Housing Scheme Seen Nearing Realization
Mr. A. J. Norman Smith reports close contact with Brisbane on a new Housing Scheme and believes its implementation is now practically certain. He says it will be a boon to families needing accommodation and hopes an early start will crown local efforts with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J
Norman) Smith
Brisbane
C of E Race Week Attraction At Memorial Hall
A local event advertised as Race Week draws attention at Memorial Hall with August distance activities organized by the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. of E
Memorial Hall
Dist
Holiday travelers return as Woolgrowers Conference looms
Mr Bert Katter returning home after months in the south on Tuesday night. Mr Jim Wheeler Corrie Downs spent a few days in town before heading further south. In Brisbane Mr Wheeler intends to attend the Woolgrowers Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Katter
Jim Wheeler
Corrie Downs
Brisbane
Mr Wheeler
Woolgrowers
Kruschen ad touts vigor for 70 year old carpenter
A testimonial claims Kruschen remedy keeps a 70 year old carpenter feeling 50 and able to work with younger peers. The advert promises health, zest, and daily use with bottles priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 0 pence.
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Cecil Neil Nelson
Bro
Harrison
Ab Walt
Mrs. Lauder
Black Star
Jamieson
Kenrico
Little Wolf
Jim Freeman
Jim Monson
Beil Boys
Preeman
Jack Gatty
Freeman
Beatty Crawford
Tom Dillion
Dillion
Scotty
Ivan Timmins
Jock Sinclair
Tsa
Timmins
T.ek.o
Sinclair
Trauble
Jock
Gunther
Dingdong
Jimmy Jey
Grey
Ivan
HORT
Lady IN Lavender
Smith's Hall
Ashion
C. C
Cecille Salon
Howards, Wick
A P Greenfield
Northern) Ltd
Townsville
Leichmwardt Hotel
CON Pofoft
Gulf
Normantor
Buckstown
Con Popof
Care Prince of Wales
Biotel
Colonel Miles
Germany
Hitler
the Country Newspaper
Bettys
Wat
Jervois
Kruschen
Ceen
T.B
Krueger
Aula Ay
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