Quiet Cloncurry notes record sparse activity and arrivals
Supplement from The Cloncurry Advocate Julia Creek Notes describes a quiet town with little rain, shifting stock to Boulia, beginnings of shearing at Gromna Station, and various social events. It notes trips to Cloncurry and Townsville, school and hospital news, a football excursion, a wedding visit, and the death of Mr Ike Jensen aged 74 with details of his lifetime across Kuridala, Maxwelton, and Total Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonegrench
Julia Creek
George Cummins
Chaleewa Station
Boulia
John Beach
Landa End
Joe Mathews
Hilton Park
Gromna Siation
Jeff Brown
Gromna Station
Julia Greek
L. Cooke
Mullins
Janet Wilson
Wilson
Pat Downey
Rockhampton
H. Downey
Roy Stainkey
Townsville
Joe Stainkey
Stainkey
Harry Stainkey
Koolamarra
H Downey
D. Adams
Merceds
Ken. Langtree
Cloncurry
Travellin School
Stanley
Midleton
Tulsa Creek
Ike Jensen
Kuridala
Evan Maxwelton
Total Station
Golf round staples ford winner Fred Shaw 38 points
Last Sunday members played an 18 hole Stapleford competition with Fred Shaw winning on 38 points. F McDela is runner up on 35 points with a 73 gross round. Other scores included R Bulley 34 and Williams 27. A nine hole stroke event saw Mrs Woods win at 14 net with Day runner up at 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stapleford
Fred Shaw
F. MecDe
Longreach
R. Bulley
Ww. Williams
A. J. Smith
C. Trenfield
D. Lister
R Berry
C. Abbey
Ane
Woods
Day
Trenfield
Hirst
Katter
Thanks note to Cloncurry Base Hospital staff ends stay
A sincere thanks is offered to Dr Harvey Sutton Matron and the nursing staff of Cloncurry Base Hospital for their kind and skillful attention during the writer's stay as an inmate of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sutton
Cloncurry Base Hospital
Birth Keefe at Cloncurry Base Hospital May 12
A baby was born at Cloncurry Base Hospital on May 12 to parents Mr and Mrs Frank Keekea. The birth record notes the new arrival in the local community.
Co operation saves cattle dip service in drought stricken area
Shire Chairman Bob Katter asked Grazing representatives to back a council plan to repair a local Cattle Dip rather than drive hundreds of cattle to Kajabbi. Stock Inspector T Douglas provided the facts, Stock Route Superintendent J Brebner approved, and work begins. The Drfit from the West is invoked as a warning. The Cloncurry Advocate offers printing services and local ads including a 1951 BSA motorcycle for sale and a young couple scene fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire
Bob Katter
Kajabbi
T. Douglas
J. Brebner
Brisbane
Mr. Brebner
Busy as Some Bees Flub Duoy Character Noted
A jocular column portrays Flub Duoy as perpetually active and criticized for stingy temperament, calling him a busy bee while contrasting rumors of laziness. The piece uses playful banter to sketch a local figure known for constant activity and sharp remarks.
Mount Isa Airport Works Recommence After Funds Allocated
A protest against the temporary halt on the Mount Isa aerodrome prompted Hon. H. L. Anthony to announce extra funds for urgent Civil Aviation Department works. Recommencement arrangements are in place following ministerial approval and representations by A. J. Norman Smith and M. L. A. Riordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Norman Smith
M. L.A
W. Oj. F. Riordan
M.H.A
Mount Isa
Marsupial Skin Prices Published by Local Agent
Mr. E A Lemmon of Wilcox Mofflin Ltd lists Bris bane marsupial skin prices. Kangaroos fetch 5/9, 4/3, 2/-. Wallaroos show 4/-, /-, 1/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Lemmon
Wilcox Mofflin Ltd
Brisbane
Pioneer and wife mourn as large family gathers
A pioneer and his wife were at his bedside when he passed away and were later laid to rest in Julia Creek. Father Devereux P.P. conducted the last rites of the Church, and the sorrowing wife and grown family received sincere sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Julia Creek
Devereux P.P
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Hughenden
The
Advocate
Advocate Office
BSA
Max Long
Barney Long
Young mi
Duoy
Mount Isa Airport
Marsupial Market
E. Pengelly
R. Doyle Carrier
Uhr Street
Miss Clare Butt
Draper
Ramsay Street
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