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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 28, 1941

Page

2

Religious Services Across Cloncurry Area Summary

Religious services listed for St Andrew's Cloncurry, Presbyterian Julian Creek and Cloncurry, and Federal Methodist Inland Mission with schedules in March 1941. Includes Holy Communion times, Sunday School, and intercessions led by ministers Rev Bruce and Rev G F Wilms. In memoriam note for Sarah Jane Parker dated 23 March 1937 includes verse and farewell.

Andrew's Church Cloncurry Federal Methodist Inland Mission G. F. Wilms Parker Sarah Jane Parker Robert

Notice to Travelling Stock About Mindie Homestead

Travelling stock passing through Mindie are required to give adequate notice at the Homestead. Wood-cutters and others are warned against entering without permission.

Mindie

Notice to Travelling Stock Handlers at Fisher's Creek Run

Those in charge of travelling stock must give notice before entering Fisher's Creek run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted without further notice. W Helpm an.

Ersons Fishers Creek Run Helpman Nyone Lake Nash Lake Nash Station Lanark Tommy's Creek R. Barton

Future government plan for Cloncurry district teased

Advocate notes a forthcoming publication to present the public with the government’s plans for Cloncurry and surrounding district. It warns readers that the contents may be unpleasant reading for local residents.

Cloncurry

Appointment of Dr Elevate Resident Medical Officer Cloncurry

Acting Secretary of One Hospital reports approval by the Director General of Health for Dr Robert Elevate to serve as resident medical officer at Cloncurry District Hospital. Elevate will commence duties on April 24. Also notes ACF Swimming Carnival at Two Mile on April 13. Obituary outlines Le Pla, 78, English-born former railway worker and station hand, died after brief illness. service held at Church of England with Rev Drury officiating.

One Hospital 7. A Macdonald Cloncurry le Pla R. M. Jordan Williama Townsville England Queensland Railway Department Bro. Drury Two Mile A. C.F

Easter sports in Cloncurry promise big weekend meetings

Easter week-end in Cloncurry will feature a Diggers Race Club benefit meeting on Easter Saturday for the Cloncurry Ambulance, a St Patrick's club meet on Easter Monday with over twenty nominees, plus a Monster Aquatic Carnival by the Red Cross. Golf, tennis, cricket and night entertainments are scheduled as bounteous events. A strong track and fine weather are forecast, demanding attendance on April 12 to 14.

Diggers’ Race Club Cloncurry Ambulance St. Patricks Club Red Cross Society Cloncurry

Final Labor Rally in Cloncurry Sees Townsville MLA Keyatta

A Cloncurry Labor rally at Shire Mall features Townsville MLA G Keyatta speaking on Labor aims and accomplishments. A. J. Smith outlines campaign positions while other speakers including W Riordan of Kennedy address electors. crowd attendance is orderly. George Hegatta visits as guest. April 13 swimming carnival plans and AFC event stalls noted.

Shire Mall Carpentaria A. J. Smith Townsville G. Keyatta Labor Country Party Smith Boyd W. Riordan Kennedy Cloncurry WLC Little Ramsay Street George Hegatta Jack Bulley

War driven push to boost Australian copper output

Australia moves to increase copper production led by Mount Morgan and Mount Lyell as war demand drives state action. A Commonwealth Prices Commissioner order fixes copper at £78 10s per ton, higher than February 1940, to cover import costs and stabilize supply while war risks loom. Essington Lewis awarded the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy medal for 1940 for services to mining and metallurgy.

Mount Morgan, Ltd Mount Lyell M. & R Co. Ltd Commonwealth Sith Africa Australia Commonwealth Prices Commissioner Australis Approvel Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Inc Essington Lewis University of Melbourne Stra Iron, Steel and Allied Australasts

Unclear note on mosquito project and rain delays

Fragmentary report notes mosquitoes for a company and bogey or black sail imagery. Mentions limited progress on Mount Isa road section where rain slowed operations and hindered work.

Quitoes Mount Isa

Mount Isa Court Fines For Drunkenness And Gaming

Mount Isa court records show Pegleg O Keefe jailed briefly for drunkenness after a prior six day sentence. W J Allis pleaded guilty to possessing gaming instruments and paid a fine with costs. Several defendants faced Liquor Acts breaches with fines from the police magistrate. Preparations continue for the Cloncurry ACF Swimming Carnival at Two Mile on April 13.

T. Hickey A. Green Cooke Pegleg O'Keefe Peg-Leg Pat Carrnl Hickey Mickey Orlesu Peter W. J. Allis Messrs. T. Hickey J.p's A. V. ¢. Smith Esq Alice Murray Bell Tent 9 Henry George Hodg Mount Isa Petty Sessions George Henry Hodgson B. C. O'Sullivan F. 8. Hope Cloncurry

Camooweal Notes Weather Storms and Local Events

Weather over the past week was stormy with heavy rain in the Camoweal area. The St Patrick’s dance raised funds for the R Church, organized by Mrs Synnitt and Mr Maloney, with Monte Carlo Waltz won by Miss Young and Mr Permile. A wedding to Miss F Hooker and Mr J O’Keefe followed the dance, despite heavy rain. Visitors included Mr Middleton and Mrs N Smith on campaign duties. Flooding and swollen creeks hindered road work from Camoweal to the border, with a new campite near Yelvertoft planned to relocate work crews. Foreman D Hyde oversaw tunneling and toadmaking efforts as rivers rise quickly.

Mrs. Synnitt Maloney Miss Young Mr. Permile Miss B. Beaumont O'Keefe Iss Mr. Middleton N. Smith Camonweal Georgina Camoowea Camooweal Yelvertoft Fore Min D. Hyde Mount 46 Owea Mirami Creek

The Helpless Creditor Denmark and Germany Debt

Denmark holds a clearing account with Germany totaling 400 000 000 kroner, implying a German debt near £20 000 000. Germany refuses to supply required goods, and promises of limited fuel or food imports have failed. Danish farmers reduce stocks of cattle pigs and poultry as the National Bank must create money to cover payments, while Denmark must bear occupation costs of around 40 000 000 kroner per month. Denmark’s prewar state budget was about 600 million kroner annually.

Denmark Germany Benmark

Church of England Women's Guild Meeting Notice

All members and intending members are asked to attend a meeting at the Bush Brotherhood House on Thursday April 3. J Giles, Hon. Secretary.

Church OF England Women’s Guild Bush Brotherhood House J. Giles

For Sale Lister Petrol Engine Three Horse Power

For sale a Lister petrol engine three horsepower complete with tank and stand in first class condition. Asking price fifty pounds cash. Apply W. J. ScIWabe Power House C. F. to be held at the Two Mile on.

Lister W. J. Sciwabe

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