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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1939

Page

5

Julla Creek Notes Report On Local Dance And Weather

Local notes describe Mr D. Clifford visiting Julla Creek, with stock duties and social dances. The St Patrick's Ball at Eckigrd’s Whitehall drew strong attendance, music by Arty Smith's orchestra, and praise for archival sound. Upcoming events include another dance and plans for theatre as weather turns, with hospital progress and notices of winter approach.

D. Clifford Teajalbe Palles Snsiel Eenson St. Patrick's Eckigrd Tullo Creek Arty Smith Eraen BF FeicLk Aris Ady Smitiv Eékford Alsmgster Preaent Tiny Tuthien Crib Woulf le Wells Vharnever Regent Council Iispaten Tates Lord Gad Mio

Cloncurry Shire Council Urges Public Notice

The Cloncurry Shire Council invites community input on a proposed urban project. The advertisement requests attendance at a public meeting in the council chambers to discuss the plan and gather resident comments before decisions are made.

Aweac Day Celebrations Plan Form Committee

AWEAC Day celebrations plan a committee to organize events for Anna Day. The Shire Clerk M O'Callaghan will secretary while arrangements are set for a Blo Fall night ceremony and a Soldiers' Monument gathering. The Women's Auxiliary of the Cloncurry sub-branch RESLA will welcome returned men and invitations will be issued soon. Weather during the period has changed.

Fefilzens Annac Shire Olmk M. O'Callaghan Retary Waien Cloncurry RESLA Guimer

E Council Notices Changes to Polling Places and Election Date

Mr M O Callaghan Returnlog OMeer announces the council will elect a chairman and that candidates are to be chosen for the Cloncurry Globe seat. An election is set for Sunday 29 April. Polling places at Boomarra and Undins are cancelled and Moree and Winshide added as locations where electors may vote.

M_ O'Callaghan Vlerriour Sodtlus Iwi Cloncurry Bat Unday Boomarra Undins Moree Winshide

Deaths in Toowoomba and district connections noted

A report from Thornay Lash notes the death of a Queensland Railways employee killed in a motor car accident in Toowoomba the previous day. Also reported is the death of Mr Jack Warman aged 80, long employed in the railway department, son-in-law of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Molloy, who died after moving to Brisbane for health reasons.

Ole Toowoomba T Te Queensland Railways Algo Jack Warman Dereasea Peter Molloy Belwyn Kuridals Brisbane Muien Hla

Local Government Elections Nomination Notice 1889 Shire

The notice from Shire of Cloncurr y lists candidates for chairmen and two to three member divisions in the 1889 local government elections. It names many nominees across Divisions 1 to 4 and specifies polling arrangements, places, times, and closing details. The document reflects historic electoral procedure under the Local Government Act of 1926 and records August 28, 1888 as the polling start with closing at 8 pm.

Tnt Hays Bem Uly Ax Cortor Wye Shire ROSE Walter Angue Armstrong Thomas Dodgeon Beasley Chester Thomas Hunter Joseph Batter Carl Robert Clarke Reginald Archer Smith Alfred Ames Urquhart Donald McMaster Hugh Tuney Joseph Webb Alfred Woodhouse Thomas Hutton William Nelson Lynch Daniel Martin Lynch Timothy Michael Parker Roderick Peace Samuel Deoroe Ticehurst Thomas Edwin Arthur Ofce Aston Wb Loncarry

Fragmented Notice Mentions Healing Trial and Public Poll Dates

A damaged OCR item narrates a long healing claim linked to an herbal remedy and lists scattered dates and divisions. It includes references to polling places and a returning officer, with names and March dates partially readable amid garbled text.

Beal Shot Dead in Parliament Building

George Polluce Beal, 47, Speaker of the House of Representatives, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head in the Parliament building in Brisbane. Investigators reported two shots fired, with the weapon found at the scene. A government official and notes indicate a possible motive linked to political tension, and the matter is under private inquiry with the corpse to be cremated.

Brisbane Géorne Polinek Iste Hose Representatives Ecinnom Pyaner Pollock Tim Pat Abe Stu Gavin Cameron Salmien Paruamba Etter Colmina Investig Virion Meraoukh Cuneta Oply Pha Jock Dati Ui W. Wellington Heit Moy

State Development Fund Brings Loans for Landowners

The fund offers grants to landowners to create employment in ringberking scrub, fale ing and eleweing, shumpine, and BHipbINE and fenpIM. Loans granted irrespective of whether borrowers lease or crown tenants.

Brisbane

Housemaid Wanted in Richmond District Home

Private Richmond district home seeks a housemaid for country setting preferred. Apply as advertised, with details likely available locally.

Richmond

Landslide blocks roads near Ruranda Brisbane

Heavy rain in the north caused a sixfold landslide near Ruranda and the Ather ton Tableland center. Authorities report widespread disruption and severed communications as rescue teams respond to the scene.

Brisbane Eiday Karzade Atherton Tableland

Darwin Canberra Budget Debate Sparks Defence Plan

A fragmented report cites a government plan to spend 28 million yearly for three years to defend the country and keep reserves ready at Darwin. It notes mixed support and a pledge to mobilize efforts across the Commonwealth to deter any aggressor.

Canberia Lyona Oll Amis Darwin Importanbier

Share sale promoter sought in Brisbane city

Angotive share sal wan wanted, resident in this city, must have firet ¢ credentia, prepared to conduct an immediate energetic campaign for the sale of shares in an Brisbane Company of the highest standing. Give full particulars by letter to G.P.0. Box 1970X, Brisbane Q.

Salwan Brisbane G.P Box

Cloncurry Shire Council to Borrow for Hall and Public Works

Notice of intention to borrow £700 from the Treasurer of Queensland for the Shire Hall and Mount Blomberry project. Public inspection of the proposed purchase and plans at the Connell Chambers, Cloncurry, with commentary by local officials.

Cloncurry Bolimale Urbure Council Gloncurry mEehane Wil Parliewine Connell Chnibers O'Callaghan Olerki

Mystery at Auckland Police Station Sparks Foia Case

An unclear report describes police involvement and a potential FOIA related mystery in Auckland. The names Gordon Robert and Memry Shiai appear amid garbled details of an incident or investigation, with references to a body, a court, and various persons including Tom Bowlandy.

Auckland Silday Tho Peulee Gorlon Robert stoRay Way Chines Belle Court Tom Bowlandy Ramovid Lee Wasevan Sean Nine

Puwtrel German Moves Winfre es Brilkant Saturday

A garbled late 19th or early 20th century sports column mentions Winnie, Purge, and various racing interests. It references heavy storms, barefoot running, and a New York incident involving a attempted con rivalry. Names include Grimmett, Currie, and others amid chaotic notes on cricket, boxing, and racing with scattered dates and locales.

Local notices and community chatter from unnamed sources

Fragmentary note lists a private matter and an upcoming event next Tuesday night proclaimed by an unidentified group. Includes stray names and scattered phrases about a local artist and radio program, with unclear dates and places.

Far North Town Provisions Shortage Amid Turbulent Times

Fragmented OCR notes indicate shortages in far northern areas with limited provisions for residents. Mentions of towns, routes, and supply issues suggest disrupted trade or transport affecting daily needs in the region.

Unclear text from historical notice

Fragmentary OCR text describes a financial or event note with names and places but key details are unreadable. The readable elements include a mention of Saturday and numbers like 10,800 and references to Brishyrne and Yuuan QTd, though specifics are unclear.

Brishant Ulrber Ferond Brishyrne Thurlly Stary Orange

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