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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1931
Page
4
A collage of local notes covers politics, racecourse chatter, social life, and city governance. Mentions Labor and Nationalist party positions, aldermen, and public demonstrations, with quips about social events, a bridge party, and urban routine amid political debate. The piece weaves individuals like Lord Mayor and local officials into a broad slice of Brisbane life.
In a series of unlicensed hours violations and licensing breaches, several defendants were fined. J H Hawthorne, inspector, oversaw bicycle and premises cases with penalties set and costs. The Clongarry Shire Council pursued rates and inspection fees with verdicts for the council and customary costs.
Cloncurry mailman Mr C Letia's motor lorry carrying mails passengers including a Japanese cook overturned after leaving Cloncurry near Malakoff Creek. The cook George Aparti suffered a torn foot and a fractured rib while other occupants escaped injuries. Ambulance head Mrs Liason arrived within minutes, the cook was treated and taken to Cloncurry Hospital.
The report from Conerals notes smooth operations at Mt Oxide with two mining teams and four lorries moving ore. About 20 tons are in charge of Messrs Fogarty and Alone. A dentist Mr England visited residents easing troubles. A school dance and a cricket match against Gambi Wool awaits next Sunday. Clear skies and cool nights suggest rain is distant.
Regular MT ISA CENTRE meeting in Ambulance Room on March day discussed minutes, correspondence, and the Superintendent’s monthly figures. Financials show balance and receipts with plans for telephone, lighting, water, septic, and ground title projects at Isa Mines Ltd site.
On Wednesday March 11 before Mr Stanley Wilson P M Francis Charles Davis faced an alleged defraud case. A cheque for 32 pounds drawn on Bank of New South Wales Julia Creek signed F C Davis purportedly valid was used to obtain 20 pounds from W A Bagh. After bank evidence the P M discharged the defendant for lack of sufficient grounds for a jury trial.
The QA T B Glancurely Centre held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday March 10 at the brigade premises. Attendees included L W Whitehouse chair R M Jordan Dr B F Shepherddeen H Chandler T Woodhous and the secretary with apologies from Cusack and Hansley.
Latest London metal quotations show Mt. Tua shares bid at 15 shillings and offered at 17 shillings per unit. Market notes indicate dull trading with slight spread in the metal market.
Fragmentary notice seeking compliance for electrical wiring supply and service in Mt. Ima Township. It requests residents and businesses to apply promptly to ensure electricity installation can begin at the earliest opportunity.
In a brief local item the Latest Local column highlights Ms. tsa ape Southerns News and a tribal community facing advocacy notes. The report outlines community concerns and actions, noting organizational ties and regional responses.
A fragmented line highlights BLUBY HAWTHORNE as a motor mechanic or repair figure in a local trade notice. It mentions motor work, assurance of service, and references to repair, parts, and warranty implications. The text remains unclear on exact actions or dates.
A rugged report from Mount Isa details camp life under overseer Meckay as workers and families adjust to the new health and labor measures. Officials discuss transport, housing, and welfare while addressing water and living conditions.
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