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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
2
An unusual note thanks Dr D and the Nursing Blatt of the Clonouery Del expitia for their attention and services at FOX Windoola Station.
A brief remembrance note recalls Leo and a brother marking a March date from 1095. Parents insert a hopeful line about meeting again in memory.
Farmers report price shifts in cottonseed meal and related products. Milk and protein content discussed as driving factors, with cotton prices fixed for the season. Demand expected to be strong, stocks ample, and no short-term shortages anticipated. Prices given are for free delivery on rails in Brisbane.
The Yads of Gownearsy and locals in Cloncurry hosted a farewell for soldiers departing on Wednesday. A Tuesday meeting at the Central Hotel and a Wednesday night ceremony at Memorial Hall honored Corporal M. McLown and Privates W. Bailey A. Lidater R. Green Wood Mutton F Slattery Murray Steele with gifts, prayers, and fundraising for the Comforts Fund and travel needs.
Local notice announces annual St Patrick's Day dance at Bhire Hall with a hand sound supper and music. Post office hours and pension payment dates around Easter are listed, with service closures and holiday schedules affecting money order and savings bank operations.
Town visitors include Bushvens and Chaplin family members. Mr Wal Chaplin manages a property while Mr W Chaplin moves from Boutarra to Cloncurry. Osbone and overseer Lindsty discuss Lanark Tax sheep grazing. Anderson and Barton couple travel, report on Tobermorey and Lanark shearing underway. overall the country remains in good order.
Motor ad for a 1927 Chevrolet four wheel model listed as a quick sale. Vehicle described with four forward gears and price stated as £40 cash. Contact Hubners Motors for application details.
The Red Cross Gootery of Clan curry organises a novelty fair at Memorial Hall on Friday April 26. Donations of money or kind are appreciated and acknowledged. Send donations to the undersigned Mrs M. Hensley Cloncurry and, if sending livestock or eggs, they will be accepted and disposed of.
Tenders are invited for fencing the land where the fire brigade station is erected. Specifications may be inspected at the undersigned office and tenders close on Thursday the present month at 4 pm. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. G. Trenfield, Secretary.
Mr. Ht Moreie, who has operated the business long ruled by the late Barber Nelson, departs Monday for the south. He will be in Sydney for the Doncaster and Sydney Cop and likely vend the dinkum back to Bia for many events. During his absence his brother will oversee operations.
The Advocate is identified as local agent for an established firm of rubber stamp and brust pinte makers.
Audit of May Day sports committee shows receipts from prizes, theatre and refreshments, sales, and donations. Expenditure covers prizes, entertainment, catering, badges, chocolates, canteen items, advertising, band hire, and bank charges, with a certified statement of accounts by the committee officers.
Whitlam Frederick Clarke and Job Andrew Cummins appeared charged with alleged murder of Go Laura. Court adjourned to tomorrow for further munitions as preliminary arrangements were set at Cloncurry Branch meeting. May Day preparations discussed with committees empowered to meet and boost celebrations.
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