This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
2
A compact property listing describes Waltonvale covering 4.35 acres leasehold including a fruit and vegetable garden, a well with unlimited supply, a water pump, Lister engine, two ploughs, and various gardening implements. Located about two miles from the Post Office and railway station.
In fond and loving memory of Norman Sadd who died at Miranda Station Normanton on June 1 1940 Always remembered inserted by his wife B E Sadd Be just and fear not.
The traveling stock must give notice at the Homestead before entering Fishers Creek run or face prosecution without further notice. Signed W Helpmann.
Lake Nash Station manager warns trespassers on Lake Nash that fishing or shooting will be prosecuted. Drovers must give notice before entering the run.
Caution notice warns trespassers on Mayfield Kiama and Dronfield Holdings to stay off private roads and that violators will be prosecuted. Issued by J Brown and Bons, Trekelano.
In Cloncurry and Julia Creek the Federal Methodist Inland Mission lists Rev. G F Wilms as minister. Sunday school at 10.0 a.m. Church services at 6 p.m.
Local ad from Cloncurry promoting trial satisfaction guaranteed pricing compares with other stores. Country customers special offers catered for. Phone contact and P O Box shown for orders or inquiries.
A local hospital faces neglect while a doctor praises the facilities and patient welfare over building appearance. Dr Elconte urges continued support as management struggles to obtain government aid. beds and equipment are said to be adequate despite poor verandahs and repairs.
Brisbane reports urgent defence needs will force mills to devote forty weeks of output to defence. Woollen underwear hosiery and silk stockings will be in short supply as manufacturers warn shortages will be felt before year end.
New regulations restrict building work to under £3000 without Treasurer consent. Dwellings £259, hotels and shops £500, other buildings £1000. Offices hotels and places of amusement deemed luxury and disallowed. Aimed to conserve funds for war loans and control materials and labor use.
The switch from tins to two ounce tobacco pouches reduces prices by a half penny where hinged tins were used and one penny where sealed tins were used. Rhodesian tobaccos see a half penny cut. In Assab the British capture of the last Italian stronghold opens Red Sea supply routes for 26 American ships to Empire Armies in the Middle East. Generals and several Bunets captured.
The Australian forces moved up the Lebanon coast within seven miles of Sidon while the Allies press toward Damascus. French resistance slows the Syria drive. British armour advances north east of Burisa amid Australian gains. Two French ships shelled the coast but retreated as British warships approached.
May shipping losses in the Atlantic dropped below 30,000 tons for the year, attributed to submarines' decreased sorties and the destruction of key submarine commanders in recent months. Air activity surged as RAF attacked Düsseldorf and Duisberg, igniting large fires and industrial damage, while German raiders hit West Midlands and Southeast coastal areas.
Report from Melbourne notes Mr. Menzies told the War advisory Council he is in constant contact with the British Government regarding the Middle East war and has received assurances of the strongest air support. German leaflet drops over Eastern England discuss the Battle of the Atlantic.
A long list of arrivals, departures, and calls in Cloncurry includes A BE Axon, Norman Bourke, and Crawford among engineers and inspectors. Mrs Carrington, Mrs Conlon, and families at the P O Hotel. Guinea Airways plane passage through town. new air service from July 1. Dr Atkins and family welcome a son at Suttonveny Private Hospital. Don Keyes and mates stationed with troops. and various locals traveling to Brisbane, Darwin, Suva, and Townsville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.