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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 11, 1935
Page
1
Desires the public of Glenewrry and District to know he is prepared to do all classes of carting including wood wool furniture shifting and various contrasts. GHEY 39 OWT. SORRY always at ee.
Caution to any person or persons trespassing on the Fort Constantine paddours will be prosecuted without respect to persons and any stock staying therein will be impounded.
The notice warns against cutting foncys driving stock and attempting to galea ops on the holding under full authority. Any person found violating this order will be prosecuted. The message is signed BR Barton and mentions police at the Homestead.
The Church of England hosts an evening of novelty dances and a grand hat parade at Blo Hall. Prizes went to Prettiest Hat Little June Moore Funniest Hat Harold Hubner Most Original Hat Frank Hurley. Music by Mrs Carey and Mr Madison accompanied a sit down supper. A raffle awarded a Tea Set to Mr Norman Alleng and an Afternoon Tea Cloth to Mrs Urban.
In loving memory of our dear baby Willum Albert Berry who departed this life on April 26. Uncertain by his loving parents Mr and Mrs W Barry.
Children attend 10 am service and 7:30 am Holy Communion. Evening Worship at 9 pm led by Rev. Hugh A. Rodger. Sunday school at 9 am. Special Mother's Day service at 9:30 am on Spirit of Motherhood and 8 pm on Throne of Motherhood with special musical items. The church will be decoratively adorned and attendees are urged to wear a white flower in honor of mothers.
Large stock of 75,000 used parts including for cars and trucks offered at no cost. Listings show vendors Grays, Brustwick Ghest, Bris bane with fourth bend horse vehicles included. Local buyers urged to contact sellers for details and availability.
A public notice states that persons found trespassing or interfering with a Glock at Aucklandy Holding will be prosecuted. Signed by the Manager.
A community notice lists activities from Mount low and Sunday School to church events. It mentions The Devil's Ball on June 7 and an Annual Dazzle Ball on August 23 with proceeds aiding the church.
In this issue the Normanton District Hospital is calling tenders for palatine repairs and hospital maintenance. Tenders close on May 1st at 21 hours and applications are directed to the Secretary for specifications. The note mentions a hospital ball on May 1st as well.
At Tuesday Court the case of Ghong Kee charged with keeping a gaming house harboring natives and possessing opium adjourned as the defendant failed to appear. Counsel Hope had earlier appeared but withdrew after stating no further instructions. The magistrate noted delays in medical clearance and attendance.
Special dingo poison balls are offered to landholders for the breeding season. Balls use corned beef fat and strychnine and can be obtained from the Government Poison Store or Shire Council, Brig hape, at 5 shillings per case of about 250. Remittance required. home delivery and railway pickup available. Bicycle delivery offered at 3s 6d each for those making their own balls. Organised landholders under approved schemes may receive free supplies.
Arbor Day celebrations at Cloncurry State School featured a variety of sports and prizes for pupils. Messrs Butt and Jordan donated nic a lob of mixed drinks, while the committee purchased 600 key poles. A ladies committee served luncheon and tea, and pupils cheered their head master McLather and staff as they left.
F A Allen of Stanbroke announces intention to apply to Clon curry Shire Council for permission to erect fences and gates. The plan covers two boundary points: on the Buckingham Stanbroke boundary near Boulla-Dajurra rowd and at the Bowtie Dajarra road crossing the Dajarra Reserve Stanbroke boundary. May 4th, 191x.
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