Prices Up at Local Drink Factories and War Woman's War
Owing to excess axes prices rise at drink factories from July 1 with per dozen billing and return credit. Anne O More McCormicks invokes democracy as a woman's war, urging women to endure if men fail against Hitler. Ambulance Bushman's Car Nivel event tomorrow promises large attendance, with visiting Americans competing and refreshments on site. Croncurry Red Cross branch met June 19. accounts paid include council and various suppliers. Hospital visitors planned, dancing weekly for Prisoners of War, National Anthem sung to close.
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Messrs Jordyn Ave
Ece
Hitler
Herrenvolk
Mies Jess
lAnne O'More McCormicks
Croncwrry
Australian Red Cross Society
Hensley
Mesdames McLean
Walton
Sen
Long
Davis
Tier
Mortyr
Jun
Schneider
Ryan
Miller
Hudsey
Wee
Mesdames
Rosenskjar
Galligan
Peace
Lag
Reid
Williams
Mesdames Ryan
R F Awe
Cloncurry
Port Moresby Attacked by Eight Bomber Aerial Raid
War dispatch reports Port Moresby under attack by eighteen enemy bombers escorted by fighters. Defenders intercepted and damaged one bomber and one escort loss reported. Further raids on Las and Solamaua on June 10 claimed three more enemy aircraft shot down, bringing total downed to seven with two air losses.
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Port Moresby
Melbourne
Las
Solamaua
Religious Services at Cloncurry and Mount Isa
Religious services schedule for St Andrew's Church Cloncurry and Mount Isa with Holy Communion times on first and third Sundays 7 am in Cloncurry and 7 30 pm evensong every Sunday. Mount Isa hosts Holy Communion on second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 pm. Minister A Bruce. June dates listed for services. Ladies' Guild meets June 14 at 4 30 pm. Sunday School times noted.
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Andrew's Church OF England Cloncurry
Mount Isa
Clongurry
MT Isa
Julia Creak
Cloncurry
Ladies’ Guild
Weather Lingers In 90 Degree Days As Winds Dampen Hopes
The week has seen unusually hot weather with temperatures in the nineties and frequent overcast skies. A brisk wind fuels hopes for rain before winter’s chill returns, while growers fear water shortages and quick crop losses. Nearby, stalls offer handmade dainties near the Queen’s Hotel this Saturday. An employment notice seeks a mayor clerk with July posting.
Street Stall Near Queen's Hotel Sale Event
A street stall beside Queen's Hotel showcases items for sale in aid of a charity or cause. Mr A Morrison of Maranan purchases a line of owes from Mr George Hacon of Ballaghmore. Sale price undisclosed.
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Queen's Hotel
A C.F
A. Morrison
Maranan
George Hacon
Ballaghmore
Caution Notice on Driving Violations Issued
Parcel of garbled text shows instruction warning that any person found in violation of driving rules will be prosecuted under holding authorities. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply legal action for unsafe driving.
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Adare Beler
FOR QUICK SALE SCRAPPING 1939 DELUNE CHEVROLET
Inquiries invited for generator starter transmission motor and latch front coil suspension and control arms rear spring four 16 inch wheels chassis etc Inspect at Gulf Engineering & Motor Co.
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DE Lune
Chevrolet
Gulf Engineering & Motor c6
Heenzo Three-in-One Chest Nose and Throat Remedy
Heenzo is marketed as a three in one remedy for chest nose and throat ailments. The product claims internal use for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza nasal drops to relieve catarrh and head colds and gargling to soothe sore and smokers throats. A home supply priced at 2/1 is said to make one pint of family remedy for adults and children.
Trespassers warned on River Block Ganark land
Notice warns no permission was granted by the Land Commissioner or Mr R Barton for woodcutters or hunters to trespass on the River Block Ganark. Authorities state trespassers will be prosecuted without respect to persons with the utmost vigour of the law.
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R. Barton
Ganark
Sheey
Russians Repel New German Attacks Around Sebastopol
In Sebastopol area fighting rages as Russian counter-attacks push back German assaults. American Liberator bunkers arrive at Bebaste to reinforce Russian air defenses, while Red Star reports fierce combats along the Kerch front with Germans failing to break through.
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London
Bebaste
Daily Express
Svekhvlm
Slug
Sebastopol Ichresa
Red Star
Kincuakov
Russi
Piove
Permits for travel and Libyan front updates
A July 1 travel permit program begins in Australia with priority permits issued on application at major stations including Brisbane and Toowoomba. possession does not guarantee travel. In Libya the British evacuated Al Toma El Adem and Sidi Rezigh near Tobruk as Rommel’s forces push forward, with debate over a possible withdrawal to earlier positions and the Eighth Army facing a difficult defense.
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Brisbane
Toowoomba
Warwick Roma
Maryborough
Rockhampwall
Emerald
Mackay
Townsvire
Hughenden
Cairns
Libya
London
al- Toma
el Adem
Sidi Rezigh
Western Desert
Tobruk
Rommel
Tobru
Egypt
Eighth Army
Rubber seed import plan from Russia aims at self sufficiency
The Department of Agriculture reports obtaining a ton of rubber producing plant seed from Russia, saying the Dandelin family plant could grow in diverse soils and climates. Electoral officers say a referendum on uniform tax law could be held within two months if government desires, with potential approval by electorates in four states.
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Russia
Brisbane
Department of Agriculture
Canberra
Strike at Lithgow factory over wage demands
Clerks at a small arms factory in Lithgow went on strike yesterday after the Government did not grant wage increases. Mr Curtin refused to intervene as wages were fixed by the Public Service arbitrator and no claim had been lodged to him.
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Melbourne
Lithgow
Curtin
Wises
Public Service
Canberra Coal Strike Demands Strong PM Action
Friday Mr A Fadden urged the Prime Minister to discipline coal mine strikers. He criticized the government code for peace in industry as useless for three weeks, saying strikes continued despite it and that the nation’s well being was at stake.
Townside Notes from Cloncurry on June 19 1942
Social news from Cloncurry features Rex Robinson visiting Mrs M Henaley and multiple locals moving, visiting, or joining wartime duties. Ei Tanner leaves for Yungaburra, C A Johnston returns from the Territory with Hop Thomas, and Isobel Walters returns from Townsville after holidays. Others include Jim Seymour taking a CPS clerk role in Hughenden, E Davis joining the militia, Constable Denny transferring to Caloundra, and several locals receiving call ups or awards in the RAF and AIF.
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Rex Robinson
Buffalo Plains
M. Henaley
E.tanner
Yungaburra
C. A. ¥. Johnston
Territory
Gregory
Hop Thomas
Barclay Downs Station
Clanchy
Isobel Walters
Townsville
Oasis
Jack Walters
Caloundra
Janet
Denny
ACF
Jack White
Frank Douglas
R.A.A.F
J. Robinson
AIF
Middle East
Cloncurry
Robbo
ATF
Drs. Barnes
Mra Barnes
Child
Ors. Webb
Selwyn
E. A Clarke
Mt Tsai
T. BE. Ticehurst Cubbarool
G. Hirst Ashley
J. T
Ballaghmore
Killala
AF. Evans
Brandean
John Gunn
Reg. Thompson
Alexmere
Armiaynald Gtetton
Burketown
Wednesde
Axelmere
Gulf
Tompson
M. Leonard
Melbourne
Roy Leonard
Shen
H. Williama
M.kenney
Archie Morrison
Maronan
John
RAAF
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Presbyterian Church Services
A. Bruce
Federal Methodist Inland Mission
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