Personal and Social items from Cloncurry district
Mrs A Powell of Mine House returned Sunday from a short visit to Townsville. Harry Bulley and family came back by mail train after a month on Magnetic Island. J Kennedy, on Brunette Downs project, returned with daughters. he traveled to Brunette by lorry with Burns. Ackworth of St Elmo Ju Creek plans to move to Brisbane this year. Jack Reid of Alstrin Station visited town. his wife and family reside in Cloncurry. Several locals visited town. notes on rainfall, travels, and hospital updates follow. Justice Douglas visited Cloncurry thirty one years ago, now District Court appearances noted. Various residents transferred, returned, or visiting, including Webb at Selwyn and families. university student Neville Wilmer in medicine. James Edward Matthews, 62, of Sellheim, dies in Charters Towers Hospital. he leaves widow, eight children, 18 grandchildren, and five sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Powell
Townsville
Harry Bulley
Magnetic Island
J Kennedy
Brunette Downs
Brun- Nette
Burns
Jack Elliott
Korong
Katter
Brisbane
Iby. Ir
Maxwell
Boorooma
Jay
R. J. Douglas
R. Douglas
J. Inn
Cloncurry
Justice Douglas
Allen
Alenia
D. Lynch
Fay
Mbt. Isa
Caaonweal
Arandarngle
Boulla
Alf Webb
Webb
Selwyn
Selywn
F. Wilmer
Shirley
Camooweal
Neville Wilmer
K. Wilmer
Queensland University
Neville
James Edward Matthews
Sellheim
Charters Towers District Hospital
Pontypridd
Glarmorganshire
St. Wales
Australia
Rishon
Millchester
Mr. Matthews
Burdekin Meatworks
Fire Destroys Paddington Celluloid Plant After Burst of Amylacetate
A Paddington Sydney factory suffered a massive blaze when amylacetate ignited during a demonstration for an Insurance inspector. Two floors burned, 30 firefighters battled the flames, occupants fled via a fire escape, and manager E I Grieve was burned and hospitalized. Eight girls on the top floor escaped down the stairs, while seventeen others fled through the front. The three stories housing Kingsley hat lining works, Celluloid Products, and W Tabley and Co. were damaged or destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddington
Church-street
Sydney
Kinnesley
W. Tabley and Co
E. I. Griege
Neutral Bay
J. BE. Tristam
Bankers’ and Traders’ Insurance Co
Mr. Grieve
Tristam
Grieve
Nominations Open for Mayor and Divisions in Mt Isa Council
Nominations closed at 5 pm yesterday with J T Boyd listed for Chairman and C T Armstrong T D for No 1 division. W A Rose intends to nominate for chairman and C R Katter for No 1 division. A plebiscite is held today in Mt Isa for Labor candidates in No 2 division, with No 3 division election to follow. nominations close noon Saturday March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnly
J. T. Boyd
Beasley
C. T. Armstrong
T. D
Parker
R. Lynch
D. In
W. A Rose
C. R. Katter
Mt. Isa
Local Notes From Julia Creek A Quiet Week Ends With Tragedy
Rain has paused after a six inch total with patchy falls. Roads reopen and normal activity resumes. St Patrick's and Masonic dances set in Eckford's Hall. Shearing season approaches, woolscour closes till then. Mr G C Walker of Edith Downs dies in accident near Julia Creek, horse stepping into a crack, neck broken. funeral by B B Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bckfords Hall
Eckford
Townsville
E. Camp
Iffley
Cairns
Camp
Pacific Hotel
Mansfield
R. Matthews
Mt. Isa
G. C. Walker
Edith Downa
Walker
Mr. Walker
First 1939 CWA Monthly Meeting Held at Mrs Jenkins Home
The first monthly meeting of 1939 convened Thursday at 3 pm at Mrs Thos Jenkins residence with Hon Secretary presiding. Members present included Mesdames Walton Reid Douglas D Arcy and Miss Hensley. Apologies from several listed. Treasurer read minutes and financials including land water rates advertising and Xmas hamper costs. Plan to finalise the Xmas Hamper next meeting and discuss Ada McClure assistance. Letters and correspondence noted and a special meeting scheduled to arrange the opening ball at the Shire Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Jenkins
Mesdames Walton, Reid, Douglas, D'Arcy
Hensley
Shute
Harding
Hides
McClurs
Brown
Pease
L. George
Walton
At & P.m
Ada McClure
Ada
Mt. Isa
Cloncurry
Norma Norria
Wilson
Brisbane
Selwyn and
Boulia
Scrub View
Ingham
George Camp
Miss Henaley
G. B. Hacon
Ballaghmore
Douglas
St Patrick's Day Races Draw Wide Field at Cloncurry
Large turnout of town and country friends attend last rites at Julia Creek cemetery. Nominations for the St Patrick's Day races at Cloncurry racecourse include 22 horses across six events with 21 sires represented, six imported. Notable names include Gumnfelt Spearfelt progeny, Wolstra, Bill Alwyne, and Jim Alwyne. Racing promises a day of prime thoroughbred action with bookmakers on course and J. R. Bulley as secretary for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Creek
St. Patrick's Day
Cloncurry
J. Bulley
Suic
Kings Scholar
the Buzzard
Spearfelt
Rampion
Karuma
Natural Pride
Hebrus
Lensfield
Polperro
Yacamunda
Foreign Legion
Peathernest
Fugitat
Royal
Green Poplar
Lillimant
Pantheon
Gumnfelt
Brisbane
Wolstra
Ajax
J. R. Bulley
Prince of Wales Hotel
Dainty Afternoon Tea Hosted By Walton Jenkins Hensley
Mesdames Walton Jenkins and Miss Hensley served a light afternoon tea. Next meeting hosts named as Mrs Reid and Mrs Douglas. The gathering closed with a vote of thanks to the chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Walton, Jenkins
Miss Hensley
Mrs Reid
Douglas
Taxicab Crash Damages Funeral Hearse on Sandgate Road
A taxi driver named Phil lip Rainbow was seriously injured after a taxicab skidded into a funeral procession on Sandgate Road during a burial. The crash wrecked the hearse and a second hearse was used to transfer the coffin at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrisbane
Sandgate Road
Phillip Rainbow
Brisbane wool sales show firmer values in sixth series
The sixth series of wool sales closed with a better selection and firmer values for top wools. Greasy wool sold to 154d and scoured to 24c, with total realisation for the series at £640,000. Norman Bourke will not seek re election as president of the United Graziers Association of Queensland after six years, planning to remain involved with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Bourke
Brisbane
United Grasiers’ Association of Queensland
Britain offers ten million pound stabilisation fund for China
London reports the British Government guarantees a ten million pound stabilisation fund to support China’s dollar and curb Japan's impact on British trade in the Far East. The move marks another step in imperial efforts to preserve economic interests in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Japan
Far East
Britain pledges 200000 troops to France in war aid plan
In Commons Here Belisha announced a field force of 19 divisions totaling 200000 to be sent to the Continent if war breaks out, far beyond WWI levels. He cited detailed Britain France plans and implied no limit to Britain’s aid if France is attacked, delighting France and surprising Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belisha
Commons
Britain
France
Germany
Brisbane Syndicate Wins Top Prize in Saturday Casket
Golden Casket draw No 571 yesterday awarded first prize to Brisbane Syndicate of six for number 13928. Second, third and fourth prizes also went to Brisbane Syndicates while Cairns claimed the fifth prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Cairns
Britain’s air defence push outlined in Commons
Secretary for Air Sir Kingsley Wood stated in the House of Commons that Britain now spends 250000 pounds daily on aircraft production. He announced 1750 first line aircraft would be at home by April 1, the completion date, and that bomber and fighter squadrons would receive the world’s best machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Air
Kingley Wood
House of Commons
Britain
Rain Lifts Outlook for Winter Pastoral Districts
Heavy rainfall across central and southeastern pastoral lands improves prospects for winter. Blackall and Emerald districts report over four inches, while Hughenden area records range from 11 to two inches across numerous properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Blackall
Emerald
Hughenden
National Insurance Debates Move to Weekend After Cabinet Pause
Canberra dispatch reports the Federal Cabinet adjourned without a solution to the National Insurance issue. After three days of talks there was a slight sign of a more conciliatory mood as the weekend began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Canberra Talks Rally Hope as Debate Dragged On
Ministers linger in fog over final outcome while discussions continue. Report from Canberra notes a sense that some agreement may emerge next week despite uncertainty and warning of potential wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Water Conservation Inquiry Opens in Sydney Next Week
An Interstate Inquiry will be held in Sydney next week into the Queensland Premier Forgan Smith’s proposal to systematically investigate the diminution of water supplies from the great Artesian basin. The coordinator General of Works Mr. Kemp is asked to explore minor water conservation and irrigation schemes with emphasis on extending cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Sydney
Queensland
Great Artesian Basin
Forgan Smith
Kemp
Empty coffin fuels Piha fire mystery sequel
In Auckland detectives opened a grave at Waikumeto cemetery and found the coffin empty. James Arthur Talbot, ally of Gordon Thomas McKay, was arrested for interfering with human remains. The grave belonged to a 54 year old returned Australian soldier buried February 9. Police expect Talbot to appear in court as the probe into the Piha fire continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Piha
Waikumeto
James Arthur Talbot
Gordon Thomas McKay
Talbot
New Zealand
New South Wales
McKay
Tenders for Cloncurry Shire Hall and Offices
The Cloncurry Shire Council calls for tenders in this issue for furnishings for the New Shire Hall and Offices as advertised in this supplement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry Shire
Thank You Message for Sympathy on Father’s Death
Sincere thanks to all friends for messages of sympathy and help during the bereavement after the death of my father Mr. J. E. Matthews. M. Sweeney. Queens Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Matthews
M. Sweeney
Queens Hotel
Cloncurry Rifle Club Sets Start Date
The Cloncurry Rifle Club met at the Prince of Wales Hotel and resolved that shooting would commence Sunday next 19th March. All members are urged to attend and prospective members should contact Hon. Secretary H. Bulley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales Hotel
H. Bulley
Thanking Mt Isa friends for kindness during illness
A Milne expresses sincere thanks to Mr and Mrs Norman Smith Mr J Reel Mrs Sibley Mt Isa Mr W A Rose and Mr and Mrs W J Payne Cloncurry and all friends for kindness shown during illness in Mount Isa District Hospital signed A Milne Mt Isa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
J. Reel
Sibley
Mt. Isa
W. A. Rose
W. J. Payne
Cloncurry
Mount Isa District Hospital
A. Milne
Cloncurry Shire Invites Tenders for Twelve Lounge Seats
Cloncurry Shire Council invites tenders for the supply of twelve lounge seats for the new Shire Hall. Details of measurements available at Shire Office. Tenders must include design details. Closes 10 am Saturday 1 April 1930. M O'Callaghan Shire Clerk.
Cloncurry Shire Council Seeks Furnishings for Hall and Offices
Cloncurry Shire Council invites tenders for furnishing the new Shire Hall and offices including hats and coat racks mirrors tables office desks chairs stationery cabinets. Full details from the Shire Office. Tenderers must submit designs by 10 a.m. Saturday 1 April 1898. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. M. O'Callaghan Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
M. O'Callaghan
Temora claims win as Miles shines for Springdale
Cricket enthusiasts cheer A Miles of Springdale for a consistent batting display in Temora as the match highlights a steady batting performance and a dominant batting showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bateman
Temora
Springdale
New South
Ajax and Louis Galento in heavyweight and turf showdowns
The piece highlights Ajax the Australian turf great eyeing track-wide class and a Derby era stamina test, Alfred Thompson’s party backing Ajax to win from five furlongs to two miles, while Joe Louis plans a 15 round bout with Tony Galento in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
Pamelus
Caulfield
Alfred Thompson
Herole
Mr. Thompson
Louis Vy Galento
Joe Louis
Joe Lows
Tony Galenton
New York
Louis
Galento
Luck Hammond
Johannesburg
W. R. Rammond
A. Melville
Don Bradman
South Africa
Hamfond
Sydney
Jackson
Joe Darling
England
Darling
M.C.C
Lord's
Scarborough
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Quernsland Board
Charters Towers
ST. Patrick's Races
Telegraphic News
Brisbane Wool Sales
United Graziers Association
China
National Insurance
Confin
Mr. Isa
Shire Office
Cloncurry Shire Council
Sporting News
Wales
Miles
Mes
Carlton
Collingwood
Melbourne
Mellbourne
Hobbs
Jack Hobbs
Fenners
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Jack
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W. G. Grace
Victor Trumpeter
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