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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1934
Page
3
Telegraphic news from Brisbane reports a speculative opening with uneven lot quality and prominent buyers. Wools sold wet and greasy, with top prices reaching an Australian season record as scoured wool fetched 49 4d and greasy wool to 22 4 1/4d, amid scattered firm demand.
Sydney reports a catastrophic cyclone causing massive damage along the Mussinam River area. A 30 foot wave inundated homes, several settlements were wiped out, and about 632 residents were left homeless or injured. Survivors include 47 from Mildpod and others from nearby towns. Officials fear further wreckage as search efforts continue.
Sydney writ grants a new trial in the action for damages for alleged slander by Lang during the eviction dispute. Lang will appeal to the High Court against the decision.
Negotiations between the Federal AL and the Lang representatives stalled as both sides refused to concede any point. The Lang delegates insisted on behavior for Lang and demanded a 1 percent give way, with unity talks suspended pending further discussions in Sydney.
Hubari Friday Beenie Melthee resigned from rentership of His Marte So Wolter and was pointed Inateml. The judge was granted be abarnee leave from April 2% extending to seven months. Mr. Maney Hart and Brisbane Baresales appointed Acting Judge for tintote.
The government minister for works described the five year plan aiming to demolish SHGRO slums and relocate about 24,000 people. The program budgeted £915,000 in this phase and targeted the destruction of unsafe blocks as part of urban housing policy.
A large dynamite blast occurred in La Tiberian on Wednesday as seven tons of dynamite exploded near a train, causing several injuries and triggering fires. Police and emergency crews rushed to the scene, isolating the area and aiding the injured while assessing structural damage and fire spread.
Splendid batting featured in a Tasmania versus Australia match. Tasmania reached 338 with Wall taking five for 112, while Australia replied with strong bowling led by Woodfull 4 and Brown 4. Kippax remained 76 not out as the innings closed or progressed.
The Hex Research Fellowship warns that houseflies carry deadly pathogens and threaten health. They advocate widespread use of a genuine Miki insert spray and home spray as a practical, economical defense against the insect problem.
Australian racing notes from Sydney and Melbourne outline upcoming fixtures with horses like Silver Bear and Chatham favored in Doncaster and Rosehill events. Market chatter notes few changes though many spring candidates await tomorrow’s Doncaster and Cup results across Sydney’s Randwick and Melbourne tracks.
An advertised claim by a self styled Indian doctor offers a remedy to grow hair black within a few weeks. The unsigned letter also promises dental and pile treatment options, and includes an address for contact at a P. O. box in Cloneurey.
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