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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1936
Page
2
A notice warns residents to be prepared for sailing related tasks and forbids certain contracts. It states that any tampering with fort constants, paddoges, or stock will be prosecuted and impounded. The message is harsh and demands compliance from all persons.
Readable fragments indicate multiple denominations hosting services. Included are Holy Communion at 7 30 a.m. and Evening Song at 4 p.m. Preaching and Worship services noted with invitations to all. Sunday School and morning services listed in Methodist and Presbyterian lines.
A distorted summary recalls the White Star Line liquidation issues. It notes government sales of Commonwealth vessels at low prices and outlines alleged misdeeds by directors, including Lord Kylsaok and Frank Charlton, touching on shares, debt, and the Oceans Company.
The town prepares for the Jupiter Ball to be held Monday evening in Hawke, with notices advising attendees to dress and behave. Local officials urge prudent conduct and expect a large turnout from the community and surrounding areas.
Ambulance and AP help organize a novelty evening on May 44th seeking volunteers for poultry farming and other odd jobs. Workers are asked to contact Mrs. AM Henney or Md. Liason for liaison details.
The region reports improving weather with cooler mornings and lighter winds yet road conditions slow travel. Freight and passenger movement remain limited as traffic resumes cautiously while intermittent delays affect journeys from Cloncurry to Kynuna and MacKinlay to Clonevery amid lingering rough surfaces.
Local report notes steady fishing along the Cloncurry river with anglers catching perch and bream daily. Fishermen expect good hauls this year though conditions and routines affect bite rates and daily yields.
A fragmented account mentions wool scour at Guojoca Siding with references to long trusted wool care. It hints at changes in advert schemes and work, signed by an unnamed contributor.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a village fair with decorations and stalls. It mentions guests and entertainers, lists several misread names, and notes a lively morning with popular music and a supper. Limited legible detail remains.
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