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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1931

Page

3

Watermoe trouble and bank loan talks in Melbourne

Rumors of government pressure on regulations at Canberra clash with Senate opposition as waterfront employment rules stagnate. Banks prepare a four percent conversion loan plan at the Premiers' Conference while protests warn against compulsory stock and potential repudiation fears. A theft at a prominent hotel prompts police attention as the Wool Growers Conference tour resumes travel to Melbourne and Sydney with a South African delegate seeking open minds.

Bia Danks

Amator Scott Sets Flight Record Despite Adverse Winds

Amator Scott started strong but faced contrary winds yesterday at dusk in Karachi. The event saw Scott and Mowri race behind schedule and fall short of Kingaford Smith's record, though performance remained noteworthy.

Hy Jett Karach Scott & Mow i Kingaford Smith

Grave Fascist Catholic Disturbances Shock Rome

In Rome a grave disturbance tense rages as fascist actions seal Catholic offices and seize documents. Vatican and government circles express deep concern while authorities seek to calm the crisis and investigate the seizure months.

Pollo Cbrtain Documanta

Mungana Case Advances in Queensland Supreme Court

In Brisbane on Tuesday the Crown moved in the Supreme Court for an order directing fuller answers from the defence to interrogatories in the Mungana Case. After a two hour hearing Justice E Douglas reserved his decision. Also in Brisbane, rumors swirl around an Ascot scene following a serious battery incident near the judge's box, with evidence of blood and sweat on the attacker, though officials decline comment as authorities hold the battery and related items.

Minister cites 3480 perpetual leaseholders seek freeholding titles

Brisbane report states that no fewer than 3 480 holders of perpetual leases have not yet applied for freeholding titles and the concession will remain open until Lecenpira next.

Deagon

Queensland Finance and Melbourne Rally Speech

Queensland Premier Moore spoke in Melbourne noting the country’s finances and claiming Queensland will demonstrate leadership to Australia. He cited an expenditure of £580,000 and a net slip of £200,000 over eleven months amid ongoing fiscal discussion.

Queensland Moore Australia Tad

Thursday. Ragin Be Bh Bales Of Reis

The fragmentary OCR notes a Thursday reference with names Reis and Weemsie among tenderers, indicating a bidding or contracting context. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the main action concerns successful or notable tenderers in a procurement process.

Reis

Murder near Westperal train hits Belle Wy Gangowan

Ned Kelly is reportedly capped in an incident aboard a Westperal train, with 88 year old victim Chadelong dying yesterday. Government share of the £4,000 tenant offer was £175, as Powwete aided Kelly's captain. Numerous names and prices appear in the column, including Lady Bins and Charlie B with various items listed.

Jemer Dowseit Ned Kelly Chadelong Powwete Kelly Tali

Australian and London News Roundup Sealed with Mixed Results

A jumble of dispatches reports aviator Scott reaching Aleppo and fighting in the Bucks area, plus references to Australian Derby results with Orpen and Cung eronion. The London scene covers Derby crowds, royal attendance, and politics in Melbourne and Brisbane with notes on land policy and beef contracts for Belgian markets.

Maloney Arig

Unclear OCR Report of Labor Wall Clash in Sydney

Fragmentary text describes a tense clash at a Labour Wall meeting in Sydney with gas piping and iron, a ten minute struggle, police arrival, and a damaged repair shop. Names and exact details are garbled. indicates a violent disturbance surrounding delegates and property damage.

Pouwall

Townsville Bank Robbery Note Recovered After 2000 Heist

A year plus since the Towne ville bank robbery, a stolen bank note from the 2000 heist surfaces in Towns wile. The recovery highlights the ongoing investigation into a gang of expert thieves.

Halsbane Towneville Wile

Conversion loan division plan discussed at Premiers Conference

The Premiers Conference yesterday unanimously backed expert committee recommendations to divide the conversion loan stock. Large holders would return proportionate shares and special arrangements could let smaller holders consolidate holdings. Prime Minister Scultin signaled possible consultation with the Opposition. Alleged anti fraud noted.

Eich Jessie Lyons Latham Scultin

Misappropriation case links £200000 to bookmaker transfers

Sydney report notes charges of fraud against William Clegg solicitor and Leslé Smut age 27 in a trust account scheme. Books show £46000 paid to bookmakers and £29000 moved to Grega's account amid war era influence claims. A fatal hoot remains mentioned.

Willian Clegg Wate Charmes Mulder Leslé Hig Olire Grega

Fatal shooting linked to police chase in Launceston

In Launceston early Monday a speeding car ignored police warnings and a shot fired during a pursuit struck Roy Usher, 49, in the back and killed him. The driver Leonard Usher faces a court appearance on a theft charge. In Perth a separate tragedy follows a shooting after an argument, ending with two men dead during a confrontation near a sulky.

Sle Roy Usher Hire Leonard Usher Ats Wu Moriay

Judgment Given in Mungana Case by Justice Douglas

Judgment delivered in chambers by Justice Douglas on Saturday in an appeal by the defendants. Court ordered further and better answers from McCormack to interrogatories concerning the membership of the Mongaps Mining Syndicate.

Pridiane Justice Douglas Dha Defendan i Mungane McCormack Mongaps Mining Syndicate

Aviator Scott Set to Land in England Friday

London expected to see aviator Scott land tonight as Beatt races to beat Kingsford Smith’s 12 day record by one and a half days.

London Beatt England Kingsford Smith

Fragmented OCR Item From The Groome Sever NY

Incoherent OCR fragment mentioning Groome Sever Meyers Edwards Portuiapter Dhokedd Dinn and a cryptic drive amount. references unclear and no cohesive event or identifiable entities beyond place names. Summary presents readable entities and speculative phrases without verifiable actions or outcomes.

Meyers Edwards Dhokedd

Romantic Night and The Benson Murder Case at Star Talkies

Tuesday to Wednesday features Lillian Gish and others in Gna Romantic Night a tale of royal intrigue and a commoner romance. Saturday and Monday show William Powell Philo Vance in The Benson Murder Case with a fast paced murder mystery and a comic musical finale.

Lillian Gish Ron le Hocque Dotted Nagel Marrie Crowler J. P Haggis Freday Friday Gilbwrn Roleth Barbara Leonard Bille Dore Rant Vance Guity Peison Jack Caine Jeanetta McDonald Wild Wen

Sequestration Order for James Downie Grant and Henry Grant

The Bankruptcy Act notice from Queensland lists James Downie Grant and Henry Alexander Grant of Cloncurry operating as Cloncurry Motor Works. Petitions filed April 20, 1094 with sequestration ordered May 2, 1054. Dated Townsville May 27, 031 by Local Deputy Public Curator John O'Duffy representing the Receiver.

James Downie Grant Henry Alexander Grant Cloncurry Queensland Cloncurry Motor Works Iad Peitlon Tolvisville John O'Duppy Townsville Fiwla

Public Auction Sale at Ham Street Glencurry

F. King of the Mail way Department directs J Harding to sell by public auction the household furniture and effects at Ham Street Glencurry. Items include piano cane suite furniture lamp washstand stove crockery tools pictures and a rose tree collection. Auction begins Saturday 20th June at 2 pm.

Owlig Ulyncurry Fowhawille F. King Mailway Department J . Harding Ham Street Glencurry Hopsburg Ted i Fc Wong Alsy

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