Wedding at St Colman's Cloncurry in April ceremony
The wedding of Monica Lawler of South Yarra Melbourne to Ernest Charles Hansen of Middle Park Melbourne took place at St Colman's R C Church Cloncurry with Father Devereux officiating. The bride wore a heavy white crepe frock and large white hat, and was given away by Charles Rattray. Miss Mary Powers attended, Gordon Bruce served as best man, and a banco breakfast followed at the Post Office Hotel.
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Coleman
R.C. Church
Cloncurry
Devereux
Monica
J. Lawler
South Yarra
Melbourne
Ernest Charles
BE. Hansen
Middle Park
Mr Hansen
Charles Rattray
Mary Powers
Gordon Bruce
Post Office
Fletcher nuptials in Brisbane amid Methodist circle
Rev and Mrs G H Fletcher arrived by train during the week and were received by Rev J A Pratt at the Albert Street Methodist Church Brisbane. The best man was Rev Chas Gay and bridesmaids included Miles Benny Phelps and HL Harrison editor of The Methodist Times. Mrs J A Pratt acted as matron of honour. The couple plan a holiday on the Great Barrier Reef before resuming Methodist Inland Mission work with his wife by his side.
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G. H. Fletcher
A. Pratt
Home Missiona
Albert Street Methodist Church
Brisbane
Chas Gay
Presbyterian Church
Miles Benny Phelps
HL Harrison
Methodist Times
J. A. Pratt
Fletcher
Flctsher
Methodist Inland Missioner
Jusuales
Censored Letter From Captain Thaler Describes Confusing Message
Captain Clark M Thaler writes home from an unnamed location using a clipped style and phrases like ditto and who cares. He notes the weather is different but says there is nothing to worry about and that where he is is where he is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark M. Thaler
W. W. Thricy
Keep the guns up to our Champs
A wartime appeal urges continued support for War Savings Stampa and urges buying more stamps to back national defense and champion the home front effort.
Malaria Threat Highlighted by Linnean Society President
The retiring Linnean Society president F H Taylor warned at the annual meeting that 5,000,000 people die yearly from malaria. He argued insect-borne diseases cause more death and disability than wars, urged Australia to intensify control of disease-carrying insects, and said dengue could be eradicated within two years with proper entomology.
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The
Linnean Society
F. H. Taylor
University of Sydney
Taylor
Australia
Atular Volun
Taylor Sei
Apricvitusa
Bate
Visitor Guests Highlight Maryborough Woman in Cloncurry
Miss Maud O'Shea of Maryborough visits Cloncurry as guest of Inspector and Mrs Galligan. Several afternoon teas mark her stay. Another guest of honour is Cairns visitor Miss Wallace, eldest daughter of Senior-Sergeant and Mrs Wallace.
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Maud O'Shea
Maryborough
Cloncurry
Inspector
Julia Creek Town Notes On Leave and Local Events
The report lists residents on leave returning to service duty and family visits in Townsville Longreach and Beour. It notes business closure of a local storekeeper and casket agent plus war work plans and several local youths volunteering or awaiting call-up. A social fetch at Progh' est Frida and prize winners are mentioned along with a closed store and for sale large building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Faithfull
Townsville
Joe Kaeser
H. Brisbane
Brisbane
Beour
S. Wilkins
Longreach
Byrom
Douglas Willats
Charlie Smith
A.cameron
Alex
Cameron
Eddie Fichling
Bill Kupfer
Tshmend
J. Kupfer
M. Winton
M. Brishop
Pettace
HL Hammond
Gro
W. Stanney
Frank Whiting
Indies
Messrs
T. Brennan
G Hampton
Sworts
Visitors to Isa for Easter Holiday Stay
Mrs W. J. Hunter visited Mt Isa for the Easter holidays and stayed with her daughter Mrs BE. J. Evans. Also visiting were Mrs BR. Fraser and Miss Blanche Hunter who stayed with their sister Mrs E. J. Evans.
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Mt Isa
W. J. Hunter
BE. J. Evans
BR. Fraser
Blanche Hunter
Mra
E. J. Evans
Fresh Fruit Prices and Freight Exchange Note
A market update lists apples at 16/6 bushel bananas 25/ bushel pineapples 12/6 bushel mixed fruit 12/6 bushel with an added freight exchange term Wanuran.
Rovers Beat State In Open Basketball Match
In a crowded theater of sport a lively game saw Rovers defeat State 2-6. Star players from both sides displayed skill with A Lahn M O'Brien J Ryan and J Crawford for the Stars while D Sue Lee J Campbell E Phillips J Reed led the Rovers as Betty Barnes stood out for WF Cs goalie. Referee M Lanon officiated.
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Rovers
State
A. Lahn
M. O'Brien
P. Tracey
Wf.c
Betty Barnes
Isas
G. Lewis
Wel
Rameden
M. Way
Porter
Esutant
Che
NEC
J. Tvaonica
Bernes
Cesisio
Goa
Foul
Feutier
Doug and Min Grosye Family News In Tasmania
Doug Venwr and his wife tied to Mt Isa Mines staff and later settled at 4 Speck Tasmania. A third person joined the household named Caro. The Isa Weekly News notes their family ties and Pamela’s birth at the hospital.
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Doug Venwr
Qiaughwman
Mt Isa
Duusjucle Evans
Tasmania
Pews Coi
Sas
Caro
Doug Grosvenor
Touc
Isa
Ita
New
Vote
Pamela
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Lawir— Anse
Reig Ra Ag
Julia Creek
Doug and
Min Grosye
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