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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
3
Local notes describe Hilline workers preparing the Rave Trost and plantine finks for an enclosure event. The report mentions visiting horwrs and a meeting in the area. Residents discuss comfort and satisfaction amid preparations and anticipated activities.
Disrupted rail service due to rain has caused a shortage of staple foods in town. Local merchants report thinner stocks than usual for this season, with customers urged to plan ahead and expect limited availability on common items.
The 3 founghy League held its annual meeting in the Club Howse Room. Committee members Stine bury Urquinet Seagon and Form heard the first annual report. Delegates were J Kruttschuitt as Patron and others as Vice Patrons Auditors were Drew and Richardson.
Local sports note outlines the Murray Shield event with players listed for Saturday action and a near capacity crowd expected. One line of OCR text hints at timing around 9 to 2 o'clock and a nearby venue, with uncertainty about minor details.
Garden column advertises planting vegetables and flowers. Mentions Red Beet, Silver Beet, Cabbage, Lettuce, Turnips, Cowlt Hower, Portulacea, Verbena among others. Lists S T Boyd's Wes Street as supplier and refers to shrubs and timing requirements.
Molt Nunes Limited reports weekly production by location with figures for February 1940. Townaville shows 2,220 tons bullion from 16,297 tons processed, Aim Coveevinuten yields 1278 tons from 3,881 tons, and Towne ville records 11,284 tons with an average workforce noted.
Local notes indicate fishermen enjoyed several catches with Davis landing a 14 pound fish. Early reports show steady activity as visitors increased and boats returned to shore.
The column vaguely recalls a rugby league game with misaligned plays and substitutions. It mentions Mr Martin and Mr W Marth, notes replacements not allowed in the second half, and hints at local civic or sporting governance amid confusion in the report.
Local notes report Max Keane attending events and a tepid crowd at Mount Im with talk of dwindling supplies. Updates include sports results, transfers, and plans for St Patrick's Day meeting featuring races, woodchop, tug of war, and cricket bat throwing amid broader community news and oblique mentions of medical cases and promotions.
An expedition near Mount describes a harsh outback journey. A prospector Glauspek suffers a venomous snakebite and is aided by aboriginal elders. Despite remedies, Dolson dies from malper fording punctures. The younger boy was a tribal favorite.
The report recounts Waterton hoping to rescue Glasnock and the vanished camel crew after a deadly crossing in hostile country. It also covers John Paterson's murder case at Mount Isa, a Mount Isa boxing commission meeting, and local civic concerns about boxing taxation and governance.
A fragment notes a belief that the allies should secure victory swiftly, as prolonging the war benefits the Chimde Hey. The line hints at strategic stakes and partisan sentiment within a broader discussion.
The soccer season reopens amid growing interest and strong competition. Gate receipts last year averaged 225 pounds at 118 p.m, with early kick-offs affecting attendance. The Grand Old Man Pup Rudd says a visiting team may be hired this year and that field players could blend into_formidable squads. The annual meeting is at 1:30 a.m. on March 5 at the Curb House.
Underground remained undefeated as rain halted play at 4.20 pm with 36 not out by Ebborn and 95 by Kirkman among the standout innings. Dalton claimed 1 for 9 in a notable bowling spell. other averages cited include thie snecexs and a sparse tally from the Wanderers’ bowlers as the match ended with Underground in a strong position.
Philp Koiman and Adan OMoira win 4 0 over Dowling. Gowlett and Dowling, Bird and Onton games listed. Ray Prazerb Onton Bray Onton Palio and McConarhhie noted. Absentees Gilbert Sundries Total 1. Bowling scores Adamstor 10 Book 1 Simpson 0 for 27 Onion 6 for 16 Kirkman 0 for 26.
Local agent for an old established rubber stamp and brass plate mailer business represented by the Advocate.
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