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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
2
Auction notice reports an estate sale in Seymour Street near Pieters Mall with flats described as partly furnished. The sale lists valuations and bids amid adjustments, highlighting two flats and the expected excess of the stated amount.
Reports from a weekend bowling event highlight Cloncurry Bowls Club players led by Jack Boley and Donkey wave delivering strong performance. The piece notes lively attendance from visitors, praise for hospitality, and plans for a permanent oval seating upgrade next year.
The notice honors personnel including St Weauchamp Stockport and Alexander Allan Welt of the RAAF with memories from family. It lists a transfer of Loxldard from a state school to Bald Hills near Brisbane due to his wife’s illness and mentions Mr Godard’s Ipswich flat and long commute. Mrs Goddard’s health improves slowly, and Prank Snare will serve as Head Teacher at the State School during the interim.
Relatives gathered at Mrs J Comerford’s residence Saturday night to celebrate her birthday on the eve of her th birthday. A birthday cake cut from a sleep at Rockhampton was shared, with guests in attendance and cheers for the celebrant.
Tenders close 1th June for a job supplying 50 tents and related items at Mabon Pump on River Chim Beetwood. Prices to be submitted to Loco Foreman Cloncurty. Odd remarks about a baby and photographs appear in a stray personal note attached to the tender.
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