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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
2
A local sale notice announces fifteen thousand used parts for car gauges and a 60 second Nandihorse vehicles harness. Bruns wick street Brigbane listed as venue. The item mix targets gear for vintage cars and related equipment.
A community warning states anyone found treepassing flabina or shooting on Lake Nash will be prosecuted. Drovers must give nolles before entering row. The notice emphasizes strict penalties and enforcement.
A damaged ad from Glencurry District markets G A Jenkins offering carving work including wood wool and furniture shifting. The note lists contact as phone 63 Olomourry and references Ham Street Clonouary.
A fragmentary notice describes religious services at St Andrews Church and the Federal Methodist Inland Mission in Mount Ian. It mentions Holy Communion at 7 49 am, Evening Song, Morning Worship at 10 40 am, a subject For such a time as this, Praise Service, and an Anniversary Sunday on July 2th. A separate warning from BR Barton cautions that anyone salting, fencing, or opening gates on the holding without authority will be prosecuted.
The report outlines aerial photographic survey methods used in northern Australia, detailing aircraft setup, camera installation, overlap, and data recording. It notes limited permanent records, with emphasis on aerial photography to map subsurface features and support geology work by the survey party.
Any person on numerous Fort Constantine paddocks found messaging or trespassing will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Any stock straying thereto will be impounded.
Listing notes 75.000 used parts for cars and trucks and 60 second hand horse vehicles at Grays Bruunwick Street with bans noted.
The Royal Australian Air Force collaborates with the Air Board to photograph and mosaic large districts for geological and geophysical surveys. Pilots, photographers, and mechanics operate Wapilis aircraft to cover areas like Cloncurry and Alice Springs, with printing and mounting done at Cloncurry. Next week’s note discusses applying aerial photos to surveys.
Raffles were held in conjunction with the Ambulance Stall featuring items such as a Fancy Tea Cup by Mrs Patterson and Miss Mitchell a Jewel Box donated by Mr Pengelly and worn by Mrs Frank McDobald, with other prizes listed in the event notes.
A listing shows furniture items to be auctioned with the sale date moved from June 20 to July 6. The notice directs readers to see ads for full particulars and locations.
The Womens' Auxiliary of the BSSILA hosts a Basket Ball event at the Shire Hall on July 46 to raise funds for the Sold'ere Monument. Attendees bring baskets with food for two and auctions sell the baskets to bidders for supper with the owner. Admission is 2 shillings with free entry for ladies wearing a hacket.
A North Queensland firm, J. and B. D. Arda Pty Ltd, promotes itself as Queensland’s oldest non‑manufactured drapery. It asserts three main facts: unbeatable varieties, superior service, and guaranteed value that cannot be beaten.
Last week several printing plant employees in town walked out in sympathy with other workers as the Advocate weekly press company organized a mass display. The action disrupted the taal drive.
The issue notes subscriptions and delivery lapses for the paper while listing visitors M L Gyroe and Mullan party, Kennedy MP D Wordat travel, and a wood tender invitation for fifty cords of six foot gum firewood with delivery within two months. Bids due by July 50, 4995. M. OCALLAGHAN clerk of Water Authority in charge.
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