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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

2

Notice Restrictions At Lake Nash Run And Lanark Bal

Readers are warned trespassers will be prosecuted on Lake Nash run and Lanark Bal section Tommy's Creek. drovers must provide notice before entry. Fences cuttings or open gates on this holding without authority also prosecuted. The Cloncurry Advocate updates its printing plant with new linotype equipment and improved types.

Lake Nash Run Lake Nash Station Lanark Bal Tommy's Creek Barton Cloncurry

Church Service Schedule for Cloncurry and Julia Creek

The notice lists weekly services with times across Cloncurry and Julia Creek. Cloncurry holds Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. and Evensong at 6.00 p.m. plus Sunday services at 8 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays. Julia Creek hosts 2nd Sunday and 4th Tuesday at 2 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Minister Rev J Lang and Rev G F Williams are named for respective churches.

Rev J. Lang Cloncurry Julia Creek G. F. Williams Bunday School

Labour Government leniency sparks railway dismissal controversy

A Queensland Labour Government sentence leniency is blamed after a driver and guard, each with over 25 years service, were dismissed for a routine rule breach. They lost pay and benefits while a murderer in the same era received only a few years’ imprisonment. The Railways Appeal Board upheld the dismissals despite no passenger injuries.

Queensland New South Wales Kopit Chencury Mt. Isa Cloncurry Duchess Railway Appeal Board Mall Queensland Railways

Community debate over Cloncurry hall opening in April

Cloncurry Shire Council plans opening of a new hall on April 24 sparking town debate and hostility over Anzac Day observances. Residents discuss travel, scheduling with Mount Isa trains, and potential events racing and ceremonies to balance visitors and local reverence. An auxiliary meeting of the Wows Auxiliary of the Cloncurry branch of the R.S.S.A. will be held at the Prince of Wales Hotel on Thursday March 2 at 8 pm.

Cloncurry Australia Prcne Mount 1S Clanturry Mt. Isa Juici Cornell Wallan Austilary Prince of Wales

Water shutoff in Cloncurry and local ads

Shire clerk M O Callaghan notifies Cloncurry residents that water will be turned off for all miles on Wednesday from 1 am to 4 pm. The Advocate plant engine 2.3 hup is up for tender with trial runs offered. Tenders invited for two Chevrolet Standard utilities, inspected by the North Australian Survey Party office in Cloncurry.

Lister Advocate Advocate” Office W. C. Manley North Australian Survey Party Cloncurry

Fishing on the Cloncurry River After Flood

After the flood the Cloncurry River cleared and anglers visited river holes with modest success. The Two-mile hole yielded odd sale sized flake, while Fort hole eighteen miles away produced a few bream and calfish. Good bites remain scarce due to abundant natural food in the water.

Cloncurry Fort Hole

Amateur boxing tournament for Cloncurry Hospital funds set for March 20 21

The grand amateur boxing tournament organized by Mr. B Pengelly will occur on Thursday and Friday March 20 and 21 at Cloncurry. Competitions span all divisions from flyweight to heavyweight and the schoolboy events promise strong interest. Contact Mr. Pengelly, Cloncurry, for details about the tournament.

B. Pengelly Clonwuery District Hospital Pengetly Cloncurry

Local investors spark scheme for small sums to build fortunes

A group of four local investors outlines how modest bets can grow into a fortune via quick wins and reinvestment. The piece notes prizes of £1 and £5 and mentions reinvestment in shares as a pathway, with community figures from the tyart office and local clubs wishing continued success. The upcoming Bowla Amateur Tarr Club meeting on April 29 is announced with entry rules and contact points for horse owners.

A. N. Ole Tyart

Cloncurry Shire Council Faces Re election Choices

Nine serving councillors and the chairman seek re election after three years in office. Gr Macdonald of No 1 Division has dropped out while Dr Rose backs Tim for the chair. Opposing the sitting chairman, Mr Boyd, Rose and Macdonald contested No 1 Division. Other divisions see the same incumbents running again for three more years.

Cloncurry Gr. Macdonald Dr. Rose Tim R. Boyd Cra. Rose Macdonald

Mount Isa Labor Members Nominate Shire Council Candidates

A plebiscite held by the local Labou r Party branch at Mount Isa chose two Labor candidates for No 2 division. Norman Smith received 107 votes and R A Clarke 100 with F Hoge 5. Smith and Clarke are endorsed. Don Urquhart also plans to stand in No 2 Division.

Mount Isa Aws- Wallin Labor Party Lerosta Devisons Homely Clarke Mogg A.J Norman) Smith R. A Charke Hoge

Brilliant Filly Walreka Wins Juvenile Handicap at Kensinpton

A troubled race report notes Walreka as the standout in the Kensinpton Juvenile handicap winning clearly. The filly is out of Watkare and Mb Melony, with Mer fe wae by Limond from Water wiligs by Absurd.

Walreka Kensinpton With & St Watkare Mb Melony Mer Limond Wiligs Absurd

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