27 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
1
Public notice lists expiration dates for various coupon stamps and requests recipients to mark used vouchers with ink crosses then mail to Red Cross Box X .77 GPO. It specifies TEA SUGAR HOTTER and CLOTHING coupons with July and August expirations and instructions for sending unused coupons back.
Through the representations of A J Smith Esq M L A the Municipal Fruit Mart will supply the public with fresh fruit and vegetables at a competitive price with refrigeration aid. J J Garland Hon Secretary A L PF Cloncurry. Cloncurry Shire Council invites applications for Sub-Foreman of Cloncurry and Mount Isa with knowledge of road making and plant maintenance. Applications by 1 a.m. Monday 15th July with references. salary per award.
An old advertisement promises a pint of Heenzo cough remedy for two shillings claiming rapid relief from coughing and chest congestion. It asserts safety for children and emphasizes quick acting relief priced at two shillings per pint.
A compact item lists fruit categories with dates 22/6 for Pineapples versus Apples, 16/6 for Oranges, 15/6 for Fowpane and 14/6 for Mixed Fruits with an exchange noted. Sidings add Freight 5. CHILDS WAMURAN.
A public notice announces the charter tower at 164 Thornburgh and a term begins Tuesday July 22, 1904. Officials outline schedule and governance for the new telecommunication site.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local business sketch involving Harry Webber Ramsay, a street name, and a boot maker and repairer in Clondlery. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the core appears to trace a tradesman and place. Further context needed for full accuracy.
Spectacle Makers listing shows venues and dates for performances across Townsville regions including MQWNT 1S Clib Hooge Moodrey and Zach SMITHS HOTEL with visits planned June 2, Jose 25th, CLONCURRY June 27 28 2d, JULIA GREEK Fame 30, RICHMOND July 1 2, HUGHENDEN July 3 4.
The Hon. WJ. F. Riordan will visit Cloncurry on July 15 and hold special interviews with interested persons or deputations. Those seeking interviews should contact Mr. T. S. Gibson or Mr. J. Garland to arrange a meeting through the Auercalma Labour Party offices.
Obituary note for Esther Nelson widow of Fenwick and Go. Lad. Salenmen. Beloved mother of Doda and Ken. June 17 at Atherton District Hospital. Also includes scattered clipping about a Marsupial Skin Sale on 1 June 1947 with strong demand for good quality Red Kangaroos and grey kangaroo skins and goatskins as described in the vendor notes.
A compilation of trespass and shooting warnings on multiple holdings. Property managers warn that anyone found trespassing, shooting without permission, or interfering with stock on Clonagh Gip:y Plains Jersey Piping Holdings Rock lands Helding Mindie Mapperly Mindie and Mapperly Sheep Paddocks Tolland Moor road routes and private roads will be prosecuted. Officials include W Alman R Millet R Barton G A Milligean C Robertson and others.
Fragments advertise a land sale by the Advocate Office. The text mentions the phrase Sell Two only 4 Dawn Wyces and invites calls to inspect, but details are incomplete and locations or dates are unclear.
June 25 schedule lists Holy Communion and Sunday School at 10 with evening sermon at 7 30. Methodist Church in Cloncurry runs Sunday School at 10 am and Evening Service weekly. Minister Rew Allan referenced with initials and titles.
Government registered hatching stock offered in Reds Australorps Black Orpingtons White Leghorns and excellent layers. Free rail freight available. Address Eldridge Street Toowong Brisbane.
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