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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
2
Persons in charge of travelling stock must give Notice at the Homestead before entering Fisher's Creek run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted without further notice. W. Helpman.
Standay's Church of England Cloncurry holds Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays at 7 am, with Sunday School at 10 am and Evensong at 7 30 pm. Mount Isa and Julia Creek list July dates for services and Ladies Guild. Federal Methodist Inland Mission led by Roy O. Fletcher conducts Sunday School at 10 am and a Church Service at 7 30 pm.
Fragmentary notice warns of entry restrictions at a selection site. Text mentions Tommy’s and Bardon or Barton initials, with cautionary language about behavior and penalties for entering areas. Readable parts indicate gate or control point procedures and general public notice.
Air raids over Townsville occurred twice in the past week with four bombs dropped on Saturday and a lone bomber jettisoning its bombs on Tuesday. No casualties or damage were reported. A suspected aircraft was seen smoke trailing from its engines and was believed shot down. Also, a Transport Minister note says a second examination for light porters in the Northern Division railway service will be held, with an advertisement to appear in the Press on the 25th.
Ambulance Superintendent Mr J Hegarty received a call to Mackinlay where a man named Tracey had an accident and injured his knee. First aid was given by the Bush Nurse and the patient was taken to Cloncurry Hospital for treatment.
Land Court proceedings in Cloncurry led by Judge Deshon with a full panel, delivering decisions on multiple land allotments and rents. Included are holdings such as Kelwood and Templ Downs with varied Crown and Court rents, plus special leases at Corindi and Boulia. Tender invites issued by Shire Clerk M O Callaghan for 750 cords of firewood for the power house.
The Public Curator gives notice that on July 23 1942 an Order to Administer in Intestacy was granted by the Supreme Court of Queensland for the estate of Mary Magdalene Stanley of Belwyn wife of George Edward Stanley. Dated July 27 1942 J. L. O'Brien Local Deputy Public Curator Townsville.
Cloncurry Shire Council and Cloncurry Electric Authority invite tenders for 750 cords of Mountain Gum firewood in 6 ft lengths. Wood must measure large end up to 12 inches and small end at least 3 inches in diameter, delivered and stacked at the Power House. Minimum 65 cords per month. Council may reject nonconforming wood. Tenders due 10 am Monday August 31, 1942. M O'Callaghan, Shire Clerk.
Mr and Mrs Joe Twible received official notification that their son Private James Pranels Twible was killed in action on July 15, 1942. He enlisted in 1940 and served continuously in the Middle East, having been in Palestine three months prior to a home leave. He was 31, formerly copper mining at Trekelano and Mt Oxide. Sympathy is extended to the family.
A Main Roads worker faced indecent exposure charges after claiming kidney illness and intoxication led to the act. He was fined £2 and 6s costs. George M. Dempsey was fined £1 and 6s costs for driving a motor truck without a certificate. A local tradesman pleaded guilty to trading firearms without a permit, noting prior dealer’s licence had been cancelled in 1937 and instructions given to place four revolvers away.
A weekend incident at a local hostelery saw a man request a wartime pot of beer and ask how many coupons were needed. When informed beer was not rationed, he clarified he meant for the collar, provoking the publican’s indignation.
The defendant admitted forgetting to declare revolvers and had sold a revolver to the Shire Council. Brisbane police found three other revolvers, but no action was taken on them. Stipendiary Magistrate fined £10 6s with costs, noting the owner forgot about the weapons until a sale offer. The case highlighted laws intended to trace firearm ownership.
Rural fires may not be lit at night under The Protection of Persons and Property Order No 18. Fire Wardens should publicize the rule. Burns require military permission from the Commander of the Queensland Lines of Communication, except Barkly Tableland, Haslingden, Heywood, and Mt Isa districts now under Northern Territory Lines of Communication.
Wanted smart lad for advocate office with opportunity to learn the trade. Suitable lad preferred who just left school or about to leave. Apply at this office.
Mrs Murphy and children rejoin her husband in Innisfail after holidays with her parents Mrs Gunn. Mrs Clark sen leaves for Townsville for a fortnight. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Keyes on a daughter born Friday July 24. Mrs Wilkinson visits Ballaghmore Downs as guest of Mrs Hacon. Dr Alf Webb visits Mt Isa regarding death conditions. May O'Donnel visits Mackinlay while at Queen's Hotel Cloncurry. Miss Chaplain discharged after appendicitis. George Mitchell returns to Durbin from Mt Oxide Mine. Police farewell to Constable E Denny at the Galligan home. Crystal water set presented to departing officers. Senior-Sergeant Floriee Newton commends departing constable and wife. J J Bevan visits town with Mrs Goldring. Alec Fraser visits from Gra nd Station. Art Powell and wife notified their son Lyle, missing in Malaya with AIF. Photographs and notes on Liberty Cut hairstyles for Britain's war drive including instructions and variations.
A long list of town visitors and locals fills the pages, noting Alf Wellington nursing a poisoned foot. War-era work shifts are recalled as Mr Wellington recounts mine dismantling for production. Many officials, inspectors, and families attend Land Court events while Mrs Hackett's wedding ties Townsville and Brisbane.
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