Cloncurry News Briefs On Army Camp and Rail Runs
The report notes Private George Jay Gould in an Australian Army camp near Cloncurry, a married US air corps general killed in an air crash, local officials including Mr Norman Smith MLA, and updates on the Mt Isa mail train service delays. It mentions Dr Kennedy joining Cloncurry District Hospital, local mining subsidies, and wardens’ roles in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McNamara
Tracey
C. Kowalski
Brady
Townsville
B. McInerney
Mt Tsa News
Australia
George Jay Gould
Tay Gould
Cloncurry
Eileen O'Malley
New York
Jus
Dawson
Tal Tal
Art Powell
Beasle Tier
Tom O'Neill
Winslade
Roy Trethowan
Mackinlay District
Olive Grove
Trethowan
Harold 4. George
United States Air Corps
Air Corps
Air Force
Philippines
Luzon
MacArthur
George
Canberra
H. W. Harte
Linfield
Julla Creek
Walter Anderson
Railway Department
Cloneurry
Port Pirie
Anderson
Norman Smith
M.L.A
Carpentaria
Brisbane
J. Kennan
Brodie and Co
Charleville
Victoria
E. Martyr
Dobb T'Shelde
Toroad
A. Powell
Mt el
Additional trunk channel boosts link Cloncurry to Mt Isa
Mr W JF Riordan was advised by Deputy Director Posts and Telegraphs that an extra trunk channel is installed between Cloncurry and Mt Isa in April 27 1942 to relieve traffic congestion and improve service quality on calls to coastal areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. JF. Riordan
MLHR
L. C. Dyke
Posts and Telegraphs
Clon Curry
Mt Isa
Mt Ise
Cossial
Show Cause Case Involving Central Hotel License Adjourned
The case where Leslie Ernest Cyril Chaplain faced a show cause hearing on license endorsement for the Central Hotel was adjourned for a fortnight. Stipendiary Magistrate J. D. McLean is visiting Mt Isa and Camooweal districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Ernest Cyril Chaplain
Central Hotel
J. D. McLean
Mt Isa
Camooweal
Scoured Wool Sparked by Brisbane Appraisals Boom
Rodney Downs reported on scoured wool in Brisbane appraisals recalling 1924 high auction price of 633d per pound. Official valuation stood at 63d, deemed a fluke. Expert said wool was magnificently scoured with perfect colour, handle and condition after processing by Edking Marsh and Co Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Downs
Brisbane
Australia
Edking Marsh and Cu, Ltd
Labour Day Observed Quietly in Cloncurry
Labour Day passed without celebration in Cloncurry with Post Office and banks open. Some State award workers closed early while Federal award staff worked. Traditionally a gate day, the town saw no parade or dance this year, reflecting concerns about a perceived threat in Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Queensland
Map of Australia and Adjacent Islands for War Effort
Limited stock of maps by H. E. C. Robinson Pty Ltd shows towns railways air routes and distances to islands facing attention from Jap bombers. A patriotic educational home reference for awareness of the war movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
H. E. C. Robinson Pty Ltd
Air Raid Warden Enlists Citizens in War Effort
With Australia at war the air raid warden is a key figure guiding ARP training fire fighting black-out measures and domestic safety. He serves as advisor, guide and friend to residents and links them to community defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
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Julia Creek Carrar and
Ilfracombe Artesian Woolscours
Edkins Marsh & Company Ltd
Social
Iott Company
Chillagoe
Kennedy
Sydney University
England
Royal London Opthalmile Hospital
H. McK. Kennedy
Cloncurry District Hospital
Sheaffe Street
Ml.a
Fay Tansport
Hom J
Mt Isamat
Commissioner For Railways
P. R. T. Willa
Hughenden
Charters Towers
Mt Cuthbert
Selwyn
Dajorra
Monaghan
Kajabbi
Territory
Burketown
Normanton
Dajarra
Gilliat
I. W. Lillyman
J. L. May
Western Mine
Archie Otom
Newark
New Jersey
Esther Giasanella
Untermann
Ilfracombe
Sion
de Witt
Owen
Evelyn Owen
Wollongong
W. A. Wardell
Lysaght
Lort Kembla
GHP
Ewenstic
Klink
UB. Army Air Corps
Ile Range
Sydney
Paton and Baldwin
RHONE
Idre
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