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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1937
Page
2
The notice lists church services for SF Andrew's Ghuri with morning and evening services and Sunday School, led by Rev. Thow A, and for the Federal Methodist in Cloncurry led by Rev. F. Willis with church services and Sunday School. Date noted Saturday June 5, 1937.
Letters urge councillors to secure a permanent road linking the town to a key transport hub as public funds were already spent on the jetty. The Governor Sir Leslie Wilson praises Qantas Empire Air Service pilots G U Allen and F Thomas for a smooth Singapore journey, while local notices invite bids for an assistant post and note copper prices at £82 a ton with a rise from last week.
At a council meeting the decision was made to surface the road from Aerodrome to the town to cut dust from speeding cars. Critics note the failure to bitumen the road to the aerodrome harms traffic, aviation visitors, and services including Flying Doctor and hospital transport. The Deep Creek bridge omission worsens travel, reducing the aerodrome’s value and safety for Queensland’s busy routes.
Caution notice warns that persons found trespassing or derfering with the block at Rocklands Holding will be prosecuted. Signed by G. B. Jagd, Manager.
Local authorities issue a public notice warning that any person or persons found trespassing or unlawfully opening fences at the duck shooting area without permission will be prosecuted. The alert emphasizes enforcement and safety measures in the restricted zone.
Announcement from Lake Nash Station warns that anyone trespassing fishing or shooting on Lake Nash run will be prosecuted. Drovers must obtain NOTCH before entering run per manager guidance.
Ambiguous OCR notes a notice related to Lanark Selection and Homestead. Mentions Tommy's Creek with references to parson activities, fencing, stock driving, and a notice of authority with potential penalties. Ends with unclear name Barton.
Fifteen members attended the final match with near perfect conditions at 200 yards where eight scores of 30 plus were posted. At 600 yards three shooters each scored 34, while Staunton led at 600 yards with 65. McDonald tallied 90 total after a bird shot. Luther 94 and Seymour 90 led the field. Harrison and Robertson tied for the trophy. in the shoot off Harrison 8 Robertson 40. Rooke appeared nervous and missed his second shot. Next Sunday’s event will begin at Pom.
Miss Jones will visit Cloncurry early to demonstrate permanent waving methods. Bookings advised with Mrs W Clark at Abp Street Cloncurry. Local notices also advertise social events at Cloncurry Glad Ball and other dances with orchestra, supper, admission details and secretarial announcements. Modern Mill Pty Ltd seeks staff at 47 Queen Street Melbourne, with earnings from six to ten pounds weekly plus monthly bonus.
Rex applications invited for an assistant postmistress at Selwyn to assist in the post office and teach correspondence school work. Applications close on 18th July 037. For particulars apply to M B A Webb Selwyn.
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