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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
1
Fragmentary note shows names Clon curry Pare Rananite Onaisnel Enguyfment. No clear event details, dates, or locations. Likely a livestock or agricultural reference with personal names, requiring clarification for full summary.
Local officials report an ambulance ignition key stolen from a parked vehicle near a gate. Superintendent Hegarty condemns the act as endangering lives and urges any suspects to face consequences, noting a public fundraiser to cover costs and calm residents.
Residents rejoice as a large consignment of fish reaches Cloncurry from Towndeville via Tom Scott. The delivery arrives in good condition, easing the luxury shortage and signaling hope for further consignments.
On a Saturday afternoon an AR man died instantly when he fell from a service truck along the Quamty rama route. The vehicle struck a gully, ejecting two occupants. one was killed, the other uninjured.
Report describes weekend thunder south of town and north rain during Sunday afternoon. Week offers splendid weather with mild winter, few colds, and influenza not prevalent. Notes August cold southerlies implying time to wear fur coats and woollen garments.
A terse job notice seeks a cowboy butcher, contract or weekly wagger, a fencer, and a man cook for Canotie station. Apply to The Manager, Canotie station, 1.
The new ambulance car arrived by rail from Gulf Motora and was delivered to Superintendent Hegarty. It is a Ford V8 with modern ambulance fittings, two stretcher facilities, side entry, electric lighting, and ample storage for first aid supplies. The vehicle aims to improve rapid response for sickness or accidents and will be shown to interested parties.
A printed notice states the Clonesery Advocate Ply. Ltd. is published by 3 Mantel Twirlers for the paper at Scarr Street Mowourry with secretary Hensley listed.
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