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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 04, 1935
Page
2
A terse community notice warns that trespassing fishing and public safety breaches on Lake Nash will be prosecuted without respect to persons. The message includes fragmented phrases about enforcement and penalties, indicating stricter local rules and a call for compliance.
Local advertiser in Clongurry promises to provide all kinds of carting and shifting services. Notes readiness to serve the public and handle glassware, furniture, and other items, with contact printed as part of the notice.
Notice warns that any person or persons found trespassing in the Fort Constantine paddocks will be prosecuted without respect to persons and any stock straying there will be impounded.
In loving memory of Esther Catherine Gladwell who died at Atherton on May 6 1984. Inserted by her sisters E Allis and I Long, mourners note a sister remembered with affection.
A notice warns that any person found stealing fences delving stock or moving stock on the holding at Lanark Seleq 1 Tommy's Cresk without authority will be prosecuted. Signed B Bartok.
The notice lists Sunday services at St Andrew's Church including Holy Communion at 7:00 am and worship at 7:45 pm, with a Sunday School and a Service of Song. Mothers' Day observed May 12, and Federal Methodist Inland Mission at Mount Sea with 10 am Sunday School. The minister is Rev. logh A. Rodger.
Residents organize a Labor Day celebration with a large procession and sports. Prizes will be awarded for decorated vehicles, displays, costumes, and unions. The schedule includes motor car and bike parades, dancing, and cards, with travel by train to Selwyn and Dobby and return to Cloncurry during May 6 to May 8, 1935.
Used auto and vehicle parts available at Grays Brunswick Great Lope. Includes 75000 parts for cars and trucks, secondhand stock for various brands and models. Contact local listings for inventory and pricing.
The Cloncurry scene shows two long-standing talkie picture plants failing, the Empire cinema closing, and property like the defunct Cloncurry News offered for sale with no buyers. Drought devastates sheep travel, mining stalls, and local commerce. shearing sustains some cash flow but will end as winter approaches, forecasting a bleak town outlook.
Delug te Adiloletrator of the Estate of Thomas Henry McCullock applies to Shire of Cloncurry Council for permission to erect a fence and cross a road near G. H. 4857 in the Cloncurry District. Work will follow council by laws after approval. Dated Cloncurry April 3, 1935. B. O'Duffy, Local Deputy Public Curator, Administrator.
Social announcements describe Mrs T. H. Walsh and her daughter Mrs M. Sullivan visiting Brisbane with child Agate Downs, and Mrs M. Dodds traveling to Slock-Bupton to spend holidays with daughter Mrs Len Crane. It lists passengers bound for London and Austral, officials, and other residents visiting or traveling between Brisbane, Cloncurry, and Glenagh, with various family and professional updates.
Notice warns all persons entering Evans homestead to give notice at the Homestead. Any person found posting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on idle holdings without authorization will be prosecuted. Evans limits enforcement to the property described as Evans.
A flock of emus roams Cloncurry streets early morning provoking water shortages. Dogs drive the birds away from town toward Lelchhardt River water sources. The Cornell maintains two troughs supplying stock on reserves, now used by emus. Far north selections fear kangaroos in large numbers damaging grain.
Miss Shirley Lloyd wed in Hughendee on April 24. The couple held a reception at the Central Hotel then left for a honeymoon in the South. Family and local residents attended the ceremony and celebration, with Mr Glen and others noted among guests.
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