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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
3
Promises of an orchestral program and ample sound amplification set the stage for a grand ball this Saturday. Novelties and claret cup will be served and the hall will feature enhanced acoustics. Be sure to attend.
The feature event will be held Friday at 2 10 p m with Mr Katter arranging a booth and beer on site. The woman’s committee has worked tirelessly for the big event and stalls are described as excellent. A chocolate wheel will be on the grounds for children's activities and many people are looking forward to a glorious weekend.
The Shire announces a community show on Saturday at 2 pm with categories for horticulture garden produce needlework cooking and arts plus a baby show and a special cottage garden competition. Exhibitors urged to prepare items soon. events include photography and hobby sections and prizes for well laid out gardens.
In two weeks Bell measurement form a posted of appli rallah to Ray Bottom Exclusive Tailor Brisbane 139 Edward Street. Mr Maller informs us nominations for the Bushman's Carnival are wrecking all recordy.
Mr2 DVI Toohes Dennet will be absent from his practice for a month starting July 10. Those requiring his services are asked to get attention with him immediately.
Temporary road closure posted by J Wallace Superintendent of Traffic. Streets Ham and Daintree will be closed Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8 from Mam to bpm. No traffic except pedestrians allowed in Ky Street during these hours.
A crank went missing on Hospital Road near the Bridge named by Blaze Choo and Fire. Please return to this Office.
MLA Norman Smith will visit Cloncurry next Wednesday. He will attend at the BTL Mall from 10 am to 12 30 pm and from 1 pm to 4 pm to meet deputations or individuals.
Fragmentary OCR notes list prices for cattle and prime cows, with markers like 44 40 and 43 41 noted. References include heavy, prime, and good grades, along with a total figure 44,600 and priced items across categories.
Court rules on tobacco license expirations and renewal process. The order clarifies that licenses may be renewed under established terms and outlines considerations for operators seeking renewal under local regulations.
A public notice seeks a rented boy of fourteen for an apprenticeship in the printing trade. Applicants must apply via Advocate Otes and forward particulars to the National Service Offices in Cloncurry.
Corresondent reports a chilly week with ten days of rain on Saturday. The Younger Set hosted a large dance at Bethways Hall with many families present. Private Zeck Jensen visits with relatives, Private Nick Burrows retires, and Mrs Lilly Burrows heads south with her mother. Several townsfolk travel for holidays while others welcome new arrivals and wish speedy recoveries.
A scrambled OCR fragment references Med Mr, Bastie, Ma BAIS bases, enlistment, a district Tule Chogk, Corporal Conte, Priv Pit May pit, overseas service, Ramon division, and office staff. The text is garbled with no clear events, dates, or coherent facts to summarize.
A dense list of horse races divided into divisions with distance notes, horse names, and riders. The document also notes the conferment of honorary membership by the Institution of Electrical Engineers to Sir Ernest, plus references to Liberty ships and naval routes.
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