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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
2
In charge of travelling stock must give notice at the Homestead before entering Fisher's Creek run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted without further notice. W Heplman
St Andrew's Cloncurry holds Holy Communion first and third Sundays at 7 am with Sunday School at 10 am and Evensong at 7 30 pm Mount Isa hosts Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 30 pm May services list dates for Mount Isa Julia Creek Cloncurry Jolla Creek and Ladies Guild meeting May 13 at 3 40 pm Federal Methodist Inland Mission led by Rev OG Fletcher offers Sunday School 10 am and Church Service 7 30 pm
Caution notice warns all persons entering the Lanark selection area at Tommy's Creek mn that any person found cult driving stock or leaving on the holding without authority will be probed Barton authorities issued the warning at the Romp site with local names unclear.
Corporal Albert Parry on leave from Middle East service arrived in Cloncurry Wednesday night and plans to spend time with his parents. He had been employed on Mr George Hirst's property before enlistment. The Interior Minister announces two contracts totaling nearly £4500 awarded for work at the Cloncurry RAAF camp to R. C. Schrock and Collings Son and Alfred Lanshall and Anthon Pty Ltd.
Rain fell unevenly across the Mackinlay district, with up to one and a half inches in parts and half an inch in Gilliat. Florence near the Cloncurry River head saw heavy showers while the Wilams River rose north of Cloncurry. Cloncurry town reported only light showers, cool conditions and no rain. Labour Day 1942 will not be observed. post office hours unchanged. Ayr Hospital Board seeks experienced nurses with starting salary of £58 10s per year plus 6s 6d uniform allowance.
Miss Sarah Pedley aged 58, who had attended the Bio Theatre with Mrs J Weller, collapsed on the way home. Dr Schweitzer, passing by, assisted and she was taken to hospital by Ambulance Superintendent J Hegarty. She died about midday Thursday. Pedley was known in Cloncurry, having worked at Strover's Hotel and later at the Post Office Hotel under Mrs J B Miller. Church of England service conducted at graveside this morning at 10:30.
Fat cattle move toward coastal works and southern markets as 1000 Riversleigh bullocks were trucked at Kajabbi and another railcar this week. Cattle buyer W Bradshaw visited Chatsworth to inspect stock. Four hundred Dalgonally bullocks were sprayed and trucked at Gilliat last week. A Gulf station mob to be sprayed and trucked Monday, with more mobs to follow. Sheep sales are scarce amid drought, reducing district trade. Shearling operations continue on many properties with excellent wood condition.
The Cloncurry centre ATB appeals for contributions to a new ambulance car fund and asks supporters to forward donations promptly. A sports programme for June 20 will be published next Friday and buckjumping shows and races are planned, with horse owners urged to notify the secretary for scheduling.
Mr G Trenfield invites tenders for 25 cords of firewood to Cloncurry Hospital. Tenders close Monday May 11. For details contact Mr Trenfield hospital secretary.
On May 22 a bazaar hosted by Mrs M Hensley will raise funds for the Red Cross. People are asked to donate poultry eggs vegetables and other items to support the cause.
The AIF has suffered 30,366 total casualties across the Middle East Malaya and Singapore campaigns. Breakdown shows 13,335 killed in the Middle East 17,031 in Malaya and Singapore with 287 officers and men killed or died before Singapore’s main battle and 16,744 unaccounted. In the Middle East 133 officers and 2,069 others killed 267 officers and 4,414 others wounded 252 officers and 5,654 others POW and 21 officers and 525 others missing. Gallipoli casualties in the last war totalled 26,111 with 3,62 officers and 7,170 others killed 639 officers and 7,261 others wounded and six officers and 64 others taken prisoner.
Total fatalities reached 2826 officers and 55306 other ranks killed in action. Wounded figures stood at 5721 officers and 129963 other ranks. Gassed losses were 683 officers and 16004 other ranks, with 170 officers and 3887 additional casualties recorded.
Residents and guests including Mr Harry Bulley and Mrs B Bulley spent days in Cloncurry visiting relatives at the Holdington Arms and Prince of Wales Hotels. Visitors from Ballaghmore, West cattle buyer, and Miss Dot Tracey arrived to take up posts at the Post Office. Local charity gift by Mr Frank Danvers to Red Cross noted. Injuries involve Mr Billy Cahill from Quamby after a bullock horn puncture. Jack Hedge collapsed at the Prince of Wales Hotel and was rushed to hospital. Inspector Galligan begins inspection rounds to Mount Isa, Camooweal, and Burketon.
Air Raid Wardens of Cloncurry are called to a special meeting on Tuesday night next at 8 p.m. The notice from Dr Kowalski, honorary secretary, stresses urgency and importance for wardens to attend.
Notice that an application has been made for registration of transmission of title to lands in Cloncurry Bea consfield parish. Deceased proprietor Joseph Rainden Emmet died March 20 1897. Claimant Eileen Valentine Emmet later died February 23 1908. Will dated July 18 1866. Caveat period ends June 12 1942. Admin letters lodged June 12 1942. Registrar R J Thomson Brisbane note April 25 1942. Townsville agents Roberts Lea & North Bollchars.
The South West Pacific HQ reports Lae airfield damaged with 20 enemy planes on the ground and large fires started. Port Moresby airstrips suffered minor damage from three enemy sorties. Brigadier General Harold H George and Melville Jacoby die in an Australian air crash.
Senator Cooper announced the abolition of the subsidy scheme for local authority loans. In effect since 1932, the subsidy will not be continued to fund approved works. The move aims to redirect funds to urgent defence works and address uncertainties in financing civil projects.
In Canberra on Thursday members of the Federal Labour Caucus agreed that the Federal Treasurer should prepare legislation to implement uniform tax proposals but no action would be taken until the Bill is presented to Caucus for examination.
Convoy reports Friday raid by RAF bombers on Gnomerhone aeroplane works near Paris. It is the factory’s second attack in a month. Fire raged as British planes conducted a low level strike to maximize damage amidst strong anti aircraft defences. The RAF pressed its northern France offensive as Kent residents reported the loudest explosions yet. Norwich in East Anglia, previously hit on Monday, faced another raid with churches and historic houses damaged.
London reports say Italy faces food shortages and Germany’s dominance overshadowing any separate peace talk. Two events raise questions: a conference called by King Emmanuel with Marshal Badoglio present but Mussolini and top Fascist leaders absent, and a broadcast to Fascist prefects admitting widespread corruption.
Mr Scully announced that the Commonwealth Government will ask the United Kingdom Government to review the wool purchase agreement. The aim is to secure a higher return for Australian woolgrowers than 13 4d per lb, following an inquiry showing production costs rose 10 to 15 percent.
Japanese forces push toward Hsipaw with Lashio on the Burma Road within reach. An Axis claim reports Haipaw captured on the Mandalay Lashio line, signaling a grave strategic turn in Burma.
Local economy urges residents to buy nearby to keep town vibrant and retain services. Officials warn if spending shifts outside the town, tax base and storefronts may fade, threatening future growth and community life.
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