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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1934
Page
2
fragmentary notice lists parts for trucks and a warning of prosecution for trespassing and fishing on a lake. It mentions notices of dates and notices about substitutes and drivers. The garbled text references various misspelled words and place-like terms.
A compact notice lists church services across Andrew’s Church Presbyterian and Federal Methodist Inland Mission in Cloncurry and Mount Inn. It notes Holy Communion at 1:40 am, Evening Song at 1:00 pm, Divine Service at 4:00 pm with soloist J. Muntee, Sunday School numbers, and Evening Worship times under Rev. W J Hobbin.
The Advocate notes a meeting rescheduled due to the absence of Acting President Mrs T Hanley. It will be held at the Shire Hall on Thursday next, March 47, 1934, and all members are urged to attend.
Mining notes report J Garland returning from Townsville after negotiating with Virliaia firms for an option to take over Mount Freda and Soldier Gap leases. Owners to receive 20 percent of feued capital in a new company with £40,000 minimum and £200,000 capital, funded 70 percent in shares and 30 percent in coal. Estimates put the field at 250,000 tons of ore averaging 7 dwts to the ton. If no sale occurs Garland plans a battery on site to treat ore. Copper prices are suspected to rise with armament, but official quotes place copper at just over £38 per ton, about £45 with exchange. The battery at the Gilded Rose continues, though ore quality remains poor.
Australians have saved money by making their own cough remedy with HEENZO for twenty years. Add concentrated HEENTO to water to create a larger supply worth about £1 of ready-made mixtures. Purity of HEENZO claims it is safe for babies and adults despite the questionable text.
A severe cyclone off North Queensland caused extensive loss of life and property. Ten people died when the lugger Mildred foundered near Cape Tribulation. survivors reached Cooktown after hours in the water. Dozens aboard other vessels are missing as five launches are reported lost. The disaster hits Mossman and surrounding areas with estimated damages mounting into the tens of thousands. communication spirals delayed救.
A fragmentary report blends a personal testimonial about Kruschen weight loss with an alleged abduction case. The letter cites rapid weight changes and health improvements from Kruschen while unrelated police notes describe Will Logan charged with abducting a girl under seven. The court hear dates and partial testimonies discuss consent and residence.
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