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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1939
Page
5
In Brisbane a man who died in Toowoomba in February and was buried as John Bright left a will naming the Queensland Society for Crippled Children as beneficiary of £5,000. The deceased was worth about £6,000.
In Canberra the Defence Minister introduced a bill to create a National Register. It would compile data on people aged 12 to 65, their occupations and roles for national preparedness. Date of registry to be announced. debate highlights exclude previous war service, prompting criticism and committee-stage amendments.
Ron Richards edged Ossie Stewart in a close bout kept in doubt until the last round. Richards weighed 11 3/10 pounds to 11 8 ounces, drawing a large ovation from the crowd after a magnificent finish.
The Government Gazette shows March 1 public debt at £1,291,967,574 with the States share £800,888,615. Local debt amounts to £704,759,176, while the remainder is held in London and New York.
London reports that after Mr Chamberlain ended the recent misunderstandings in Anglo Russian talks the Soviet Government proposes a mutual defense front. It backs Britain France and Russia teaming with Poland to deter aggression and assist Russia if attacked.
English soccer team arrived in Milan to a fourfold welcome as thousands gathered outside the hotel. The crowd refused to disperse until the team captain appeared on the balcony, signaling the start of their Italian visit amid fervent public interest.
The Milan ground is fully booked after territory girls presented flowers to the team. The event drew a packed crowd supporting the local side and marking a ceremonial moment in the schedule.
A telegram from Winchcombe Carson reports a Brisbane wool sale with a limited representative catalogue, seed and dust present, few choice wools, and firm opening prices. Germany and Bradford led competition with France and Japan also present. buyers listed include Kenneth Robertson Thane, G Lomas, Albert Pfingst, R J Wright, H H Mercer, and others.
A former University of Leeds textile professor, A F Barker, argues against matching wool with any artificial fibre. He asserts no synthetic form, regardless of diameter or length, can possess wool’s qualities and efficiencies. He challenges scientists to test the claim in a laboratory.
The text notes the need for continued vigilance against wool substitute introductions while Mr. Barks highlights price advantages of the synthetic product. It reflects concerns over textile substitutes and market dynamics.
The piece notes Sir Earle Page's pledge to fund an annuity for Dame Enid Lyons and her family at £500 yearly for the widow and £500 until the youngest child is independent. It mentions Labour groups opposing the move and compares the Page and Lyons administrations with Menzies' cabinet, highlighting a youthful government and veterans among ministers. A separate classified item advertises a furnished house near the railway line in Cloncurry via Mrs. M. C. Harding.
Police admit no definite lead in the Go Lum murder case as officers remain stationed in Cloncurry. Inspector Loch stays in town while Detective Sergeant Voight and Detective McMitchal are away in Mount Isa and have not yet returned.
Post master Mr Lawrence obtained consent from the Deputy Postmaster General to place mail bags on Friday night’s train for Corindh Gilliat and Julia Creek. Mails for other sidings will go loose. Subscribers between Cloncurry and Julia Creek will receive the Advocate by Saturday morning and mails can now reach Julia Creek on Friday nights, improving service.
The Australian Country Party weekly bulletin argues Labor’s defence stance lacks unity and conviction. It cites doubts over collective security and universal service, warning factions may repudiate agreed positions tomorrow.
The electors of No 4 Division are thanked for their confidence in electing T. E. Ticehurst R. Parker and D. M. Lynch to another term on the Cloncurry Shire Council. They pledge to devote all available time to the interests of the shire and No 4 Division.
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