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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
5
London reports the government surviving a Labour no confidence division on the Norway campaign by 281 to 270. Churchill admitted failure to regain air parity with Germany, hindering British initiative.
Mr. Stewart told the House yesterday that potential Buffalo Fly enemies were being studied abroad to assess whether their introduction to Australia would justify the expense. The remarks were made in Canberra on Friday.
In Queensland miners return to work with no decision on future action. Miners' leaders plan talks with the A.C.T. executive as mass meeting votes are deemed unconstitutional. In Canberra the government brings non Federation mines under national control to boost output from 25,000 to 60,000 tons for essential services. Federation mines unlikely to reopen before Monday unless strike ends.
American boxer Archie Moore defeated Alisio Sabatino in five rounds by technical knockout in Australia. The stoppage came after a split above Sabatino’s left eye opened, signaling the end of the bout.
A special Australian Labor Party Federal Conference will seek clarification of the party's war policy with emphasis on overseas troop dispatches in early June. A surprise decision to hold the meeting was announced yesterday by Mr. Curtin.
Labor members urge immediate formation of a new platform to face the realities of war as the nation moves into Friday May 10 1940. The call signals urgency within the party and a push to unify positions on wartime policy.
In Canberra the Wool Appraisement Centres dispute remains unresolved as Mr Cameron awaits the Wool Board’s final opinion before making a House statement next week. Townsville’s bid for an extra centre may be viewed less favourably than Rockhampton or Gladstone.
In London on Friday, amid sharp Commons criticism over Norway, commentators debate whether Chamberlain should resign or attempt a cabinet reconstruction. Some expect inclusion of opposition representatives if a reshuffle occurs.
The latest Moreton Handicap order for Brisbane lists entrants Katanga Lorna D Spearvale Amberspeer The Squire Trag opan Feminist St Constant Assegal Donarium Overdraft Haerepo Huko Gavotte Pontius Lord Buzzard Spearblue with the event scheduled Friday.
A telegram states Mr and Mrs J M Hulbert will not return from Townsville until Sunday May 14. Mr Hulbert will resume his dental practice on Monday May 20.
The marriage of Walter Honan and Phyllis Wright was celebrated on Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock with the Rev Bro Russell officiating. Phyllis Wright is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W Wright of the Clon curry family. A full report will appear in the next issue.
A sleeve link found between Walsh's Bakery and the Post Office is reported to be lost. The finder is asked to return it to the Advocate with a reward likely offered.
The notice states Dr J M Hulbert will not return to Cloncurry to resume practice until Monday May 20. It asks the general public to take note of the resumption date.
The piece extols thrift as the artifice of fortune noting saving alone is not enough but wise spending. It advocates Savine Bank accounts as the best practical system costing nothing, keeping money secure, earning interest, and readily accessible when needed.
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