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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 19, 1934
Page
3
About 5000 iron workers in Queensland considered a proposal to ban a strike and seek a Federal Award instead of the State Award. Only twenty attended. no decision was made.
Canberra reports new passenger rules for entry from abroad. Travelers must present a certificate of vaccination and have completed the prior three years of immunization. Passengers and crew must be vaccinated before arrival and report illness within 44 days of boarding.
In Gloncurry a benefit show featuring a renowned conjurer and hypnotist entertains three nights at the Bio Theatre guiding support for Sisters of St. Joseph. Proceeds from the event fund charity as the performer promises further shows after church hours. The Melbourne report notes political updates as Australia's election timing remains fluid with unity talks ongoing between parties and candidate nominations set for June 15.
Tokio reports that Japan backs growing trade with Australia and opposes retaliation. The Japanese Foreign Minister Hiroi and Mr Latham spoke of adjusting balances without harming relations, aiming to increase trade rather than limit it.
The Commonwealth announces reduced outlays for the Duke's visit in Melbourne. Public funds will be trimmed with no extravagance, limiting expenses to a total linked to about £50,000, largely for transportation of the Royal Party.
Australia shows a trade surplus of 7.008 million pounds for the nine months ended March, compared with 4.466 million pounds for the same period last year. The rise is mainly due to lower visc. manufacturing and travel services.
The Feders Gabino yesterday considered establishment of a patrol in North Australia to guard against foreign visitors. A vessel will be purchased for its base in the near future. A committee of experts will guide the government record on the project.
Coroner in Wagga held an inquiry into the death of Moncrieff Anderson aged 33 who was shot May 10. The finding was that Anderson was feloniously and violently murdered and his widow Lillian Anderson was committed for trial on the murder charge. Evidence showed Mrs Anderson admitted writing several letters to Howard Morey while under death sentence for Percy Smith’s murder.
Racing markets at Doomben feature heavy support for Whittingham and Lough Neagh after the final gallops. Latest quotes list Whittingham at 8 to 1 and Lough Neagh at 8 to 1 with several runners including Game Cure Amberfelt Song Bird and others in the market.
The event reports Winooka, favored at 6 to 1, losing to an elder in the Antipodes Purse amid a lively start. Officials note Winooka showed promise but finished behind a bead in the Amion contest as others posted times and results at Avon Downs and related meets.
A notice warns that any person found trespassing cutting or opening fences or duck shooting on the Deleon holding without permission will be prosecuted. The manager Dalgonally signs the warning with firm enforcement intent.
Auction note offers a Willya truck in good mechanical order with a buyer able to drive away. Includes a clean fan and a request to apply for further particulars to Gartey or Tow Pen Oo, Glonguray.
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