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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary notice mentions Mr and Mrs Gordon and an address Brians Raward street with odd words like hygiene and illustrated. No clear event date or outcome available.
The Glamcurry Advocate notes local district and laboad sales mapped for readers, published each Saturday morning. It invites Badoma subscribers to join if not already signed up, highlighting available access and weekly listings.
A notice from W. Helman states that persons in charge of travelling Hock must give prior notice at Romertend before entering Fishers Creek. Noncompliance will lead to prosecution or further action.
Fragmented notice lists Good Friday services at 10 am and 7 1 0 pm, Easter Day events including Holy Communion and Sunday School. Presbyterian Church locations Cloncurry Mainiktec Rev Lasig and Sulia Creek schedules show multiple Sundays with morning time slots and evening songs.
Senator W J Cooper receives word from J B Stngland secretary of the Queensland Main Roads Commission about returning to Brisbane from a north west tour. Townsville District Engineer prepares information for plan design and hopes the scheme will be released soon. Miss Valeria Huntington seeks correspondence about selling or exchanging photo negatives.
The record lists donations acknowledged by Mrs M Hensley including poultry from A Barty of Koridala and Mrs Peter of Quamby, a bottle of wine and 10 shillings from G A Smith of Rosegreen, and £1 from R Robinson of Buffalo Plains.
Donation appeal details a monthly employee contribution from Devoncourt Station and a station subsidy. Funds support a local committee meeting on May 19 to discuss land lots and grazing farms, with area auctions in Granda Aurendeered region and prices per acre plus survey and rent terms.
A damaged article notes plans for a Visual Education machine project at Jota Brain School and a fundraising effort with furniture on view in Ardia's indo. It mentions chess posters, a North Western District Championship prep, and a Labor Day wood raffle in Cloncurry with donations to the Ambulance Brigade. The arbitration appeal against the Cloncurry Shire Council ends with a dismissal.
Ploncur ey Golf Club reports two 11 hole stroke competitions held Saturday and Sunday with strong member attendance. R Chaplin won Saturday with nett 79 after 28 handicap, while W A Bell led Sunday with 75 net. Results include several members and associates in 11 hole events and 40 young members noted.
Advert shows a public meeting planned for May 14 to discuss forming and supporting a Cloncurry band with Yale offering and local talent. Weather woes, local events, and club plans are noted as context for community arts revival.
The CuonCurry Chamber of Commerce announces a prize of 10/6 for the best suggestion to improve the Glencurry District. Entries may include multiple ideas and must be dated 30th June 1040 and endorsed on the front page.
A vintage ad promotes MEENZO as a multi use remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and nasal antiseptic use. It claims quick relief with a few drops and suggests mixing with water to make a minty drink.
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