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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1938
Page
3
The notice lists services at All Hallae Federal Methodist Church including Sunday Communion at 10 00 a m Evensong at 1 00 p m with Ministers Rey Thos A Hall and 40 pm Chore Service 5 p m All with federal MethodistLANL Ass10M and weekend events among the hours 7 30 pm 10 00 am and 1 00 pm reserved for children and evening worship.
A garbled OCR style list outlines upcoming racing cards in Sydney and Melbourne. Names like Euphorbus Grecian Ark and Sir Robin of Amplify appear among hurdles steeplechase and handicap events. The fragmentary text suggests multiple horses and race names without coherent results.
A correction is published for a paragraph from the last issue about the State School Concert interview with Head Master Mr MacCallum. The views stated were those of the writer and not Mr MacCallum, and he is not responsible. Specialist Mr A I Green visits the district, with 33 years of practice in the profession and extensive experience abroad. Dates and locations are in the advertisement.
Shipping news reports the motor vessel Port St John of Port Lines, on maiden Australia voyage, run aground on a reef off Lady Elliot Island near Gladstone. A salvage tug Carlock departed Brisbane to assist, as more than six weeks of similar incidents disrupt coastal shipping.
Olive Sweeney of Queen's Hotel returns from three months in Melbourne Sydney and Ipswich accompanied by her uncle Mr Matthews of Selheim. Inspector Mr P Armstrong visits Scottish Australian Coy properties in the district. Mrs Walton and Mrs Simmons guest visits, Rex Robinson and Mesaes Dorian noted among locals.
Mr Wert Katter sends an apology for not accompanying Mr Bradbury on a trip around shires. The gathering was tied to the Liber Tay Celebrations, making the visit impossible due to his prominent participation.
Persons found trespassing or interfering with a block at Brooklands Folding will be prosecuted. Miguel G B Jad, Manager.
Local court records show charges filed against individuals for trespassing and unlawful entry during a duck shooting event at Balgen ally holding without proper permits. Prosecution cites violations of hunting codes and property rights in the case.
Copper prices reported in London show a volatile spot market with prices around 497 million pounds from April into early May. The report notes a 55 million pound price paid figure across transactions and mentions electrolytic and forward trades in the market.
A Cloncurry butcher expresses sincere gratitude to friends for years of support and outstanding accounts. The message notes payments can be made at any time or place to the owner, B Seymour.
A thanks to all city officials and helpers who contributed to the Lapor Day Celebration. Gratitude expressed to the sports figures nominated for events and to the general public for their participation and support.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including A J Green, Bilsbane and Sydney, registered by the Ql and NSW Optical Lourg. Mentions hotels Hig Majesty's Hotel, Cloncurry, Stubth's Hotel and dates in May, with unclear phrasing and dates 2th umd and 20th May.
A special Mothers Day service will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening with Sunday School Scholars giving a special message. Winter month services start at 1 90 pm. The annual general meeting of all Church members for election of Church officers and council will be at Brotherhood House on Tuesday May 20 at 4 00 pm.
Readable text shows fragmented references to persons and places such as Lamare Selecvom and Tommy's Creek. Mentions of eating at a Homestead and Forsca cutting fences hint at property or livestock themes. Overall, the piece is incoherent with missing context and dates.
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