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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1931
Page
3
A storm system drenched the central western and southwestern Queensland districts and much of Victoria and New South Wales. Widespread rain caused flood fears, damaging pastures, threatening sheep farms, and prompting losses across several stations and rural properties.
In Sydney and Adelaide reports describe behind the scenes moves by the Scullin and Lang forces, with warnings of an early election tied to a federal Labor conference. Debates over expulsion of Premier Gin and party leaders fail by narrow margins, signaling deep rifts within the Labor ranks.
An American athlete sets a long distance record amid erratic weather and rough data. A Pacific liner near London endures stormy seas and a fog disruptive incident sending passengers ashore. Sydney report covers Premier Lang’s push to end wage restraint and keep inflation in check.
Sunday tragedy on the Mantawatu River near Wellington where a launch with thirteen people aboard capsized. Two adults and a child drowned, a man saved a 12 year old before sinking, with one survivor and others missing in rough waters.
Drought relief notes from the western pastoral lands describe rains improving fodder and sheep losses, with landowners planning sales after the downpour. In Sydney a jury acquits Victor Muiapante of murder after a contested trial and debated evidence.
A fragmented report notes wool prices rising 5 to 40 percent last week with an average bale price of £44 14s 2d and 41.8d per pound. Trade observers cited robust demand and comparisons to September sales by Hilissand & Od. The text shows market activity across the season with higher quotations.
A private hospital in Melbourne where a veteran South Australian airman died after a plane crash. Reports say the Southern Cloud flight, flying near King Island, was forced to land amid fog and rough weather. The dead man, a former war veteran and decorated fighter, will be remembered as a fearless early aviator. Weather and search efforts continue as authorities work to confirm details.
A garbled Wednesday OCR fragment mentions government authority and a draft bill. It references Sydney and Melbourne style dates, a governor, and a proposed six month period with a 3 percent change but the text is incoherent and lacks verifiable facts.
Fragmented report from Melbourne and Canberra notes a proclamation by Queens land Parliament and a debate in the House of Representatives over tariff changes. The schedule proposes duties on cotton products, aiming to raise about a quarter million sterling yearly. Wool sales and market activity in Melbourne are also described with price and stock highlights.
Fragmentary text describes aviation nerves and official commentary about passengers and rope risk after a crash. Mentions Deputy Controle of civil Aviation Colonel Johnson and references to Sydney London dates, with scattered phrases about airliners and training.
Fragmented notes describe an airliner Missing near NuLBOURNE and Wenedda. Searching planes reuse fuel figures and prize numbers surface in garbled text. Names Garry On Syndente and Brisbane appear amid scattered place names and unclear events.
In Melbourne and London a political uproar follows Premier Lang's telegrams about interest payments due to the Westminster Bank and Bank of England. NSW premier's stance on meeting obligations sparks a national crisis, with opposition warning of a serious challenge to Australia and NSW unity.
Reports from Melbourne and Sydney recount clashes over wool price policy and Commonwealth finance amid parliamentary division on debt, revenue use, and potential defaults. The scene includes references to government opposition, premiers, and the fate of a tanker in distress near Singapore.
A garbled report from Stralla- Diath deal reli describes a sea incident near Mansfield. It mentions vessels including the Lucerna Wis flying from Singapore to New Zealand and other ships dropping from view. Officials discuss political changes in New South Wales and Australian government reactions as a maritime alert unfolds.
Unclear OCR text reports a large blast with echoes reaching several miles, described as a high blast at a Downs site. The snippet mentions telegraphic reports and confusion over locations and names, with fragments referencing Arata Downs Glencurry and related misreads.
The report records sparse nominations in the Sommelfield district with G Schelefield and A Milson noted as nominees. In the Bon Falcon district J Lobaton was named and elected. A gubernatorial action follows to confirm terms.
A dated advertisement touts HEEN20 cough remedy costing 2 shillings for a two‑shilling bottle of concentrate. It claims HEEN20, mixed with ewranlens jrraler, produces a family cough and cold tonic suitable for all ages with no poisons and safe for babies, recommending use in every home.
For sale a second hand CAEL in splendid order. Owner seeks information about its use. Contact HLUBY HAWTHORNE at the rear of Hubpery Motors for motor repair inquiries.
Tender notices call for supply of 1925 tons of material with details provided upon request from Lowes or any tendering authority.
A fragmentary notice from the shire clerk outlines an annual valuation dispute. It references land parcels, the Laverty Line, and the Amarlal district with vague dates and officials listed, indicating contested assessment and proceedings to be held.
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