Shire Council Deliberations Stretch Late Night Session
Cloncurry Shire Council continues into night with debate over water disposal at the depot and road sealing. Discussion covers overseer appointments, bitumen work delays, and plans for Cloncurry Sedan dip road plus inquiries into power unit options and railway electricity pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Armstrong
Barry
Ary
Cloncurry
Katter
Smith
Townagillenly
Ticehurst
Lynch
Warrie
Shire
Walduck
Er Walduck
Bladen
Essary
J. Boyd
Warduck
Clonry
Er Tang
Walik
Varrie
Wal
Boyd
Galter
Gaiter
Bigiden
McMaster
C W A A Meeting Notes From May 11 1939
At the residence of Secretary Mrs Jenkins a C W A A meeting convened with Mrs Shute presiding and Mrs Hensley vice president. Minutes from prior meeting approved, accounts passed, a phone for the secretary ordered, and thanks given to donors and helpers at the New Shire Hall opening. Monthly meeting set for June 5 at the Shire Hall with the annual general meeting to follow at 3 pm. A ham raffle was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
D'Arcy
Belgium Congo
Mesdames Reid
Jenkins
Shire Council
Boyd
Shire
Thos. Jenking
Shute
Miss Hensley
Harding
McGuirk
Whellar
Miss Brown
Douglas
Harvey
Miss
Shire Hall
Sth
Sharp
Ham
N L Scott Cash Store Ad Signals Competitive Prices
An advertisement for N L Scott Cash Store on Uhr Street near the railway crossing claims prices compare favorably with any other store in the West. It invites readers to give a trial and provides a P O Box and phone number for contact.
Tenders Wanted for Carting Water to Gilded Rose
Tenderers are invited to quote for carting about 1000 gallons of fresh water from Cloncurry to Gilded Rose twice weekly. Applications stating price should be sent to J H Zentner or the Editor Advocate Cloncurry. Carrier must supply transport and water tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Gilded Rose
J. H. Zentner
Public Auction of Lease Land at Urandangie
Public notice announces sale by informal lease at the Police Station Urandangie on Saturday July 1 1999 at 11 am. Land School Reserve allotment 1 section 4A town Urandanegie area 2 acres 2 roods upset rental 6 shillings per annum value of improvements £100. Further details from Acting Clerk of Petty Sessions J Latham and Land Commissioner Cloncurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urandangie
Urandanegie
Arandangie
Latham
Cloncurry
Fence application near Snake Creek Crossing at Moorooka
A notice to the General Public states an applicant will seek McKinlay Shire Council approval to erect a fence across the main Stock Route at Snake Creek Crossing Moorooka. Stock gates and traffic grid meeting specifications will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinlay Shire
Snake Creek Crossing
Moorooka
Grand Concert by Pupils of St Joseph
A large audience filled Shire Memorial Hall for the Pupils of St Joseph grand concert. A full report will appear next Friday. A quiet wedding at St Andrew s Church Of England joined Miss Vern Evelyn and Mr Alfred Wellington with Miss Thora Wellington as bridesmaid and Mr W Absolon as best man. Wedding reception followed at the bride's parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Shire Memorial
St. Andrew's Church of England
Vern Evelyn
Charles Brackley
Cloncurry
Alfred Wellington
A. Wellington
Thora Wellington
W. Absolon
Alleged cattle stealing case proceeds in court
Rex Massey Jones also known as Jack Smith faces charges of stealing eight cattle from Agate Downs owned by Wall and Walker. Police Magistrate Power led the case with Mr. Whitehouse taking depositions as witnesses testified over four days. Bail was offered at £20 with one surety. another charge for 30 head of Chats cattle will be heard next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Massey Jones
Jack Smith
Agate Downs
Messrs Wall and Walker
R. Power Wag
8. Whitehouse
Sproule
E Barry
R. W. Ga. Lake
Malbon
T. N. E. Champneys
Glenholse
A. G. BE. Wall
Thomas W. A. Wall
Linfield
Julia Creek
Micky Frog
Roger Eckleton
Devoncourt
Chatsworth
Charles Lane
Selwyn
Power
Wall and
Walker
Barry
Jones
Clancurry
Kuridala
Cloncurry
Harry
PF. M
Heenzo Cough Remedy Ad and Townsfolk Notes
Heenzo claims to be the best cough remedy costing 2 shillings and to save money by mixing with water for chest throat and nose ailments. The notice lists town visitors including Mr Moray Mr Wall Linfield and Mr Allen and reports political figures Mr Mulland and MLA Mr King traveling for bye elections and Labour campaigning. It quotes Mr Wilson’s Brisbane bench seat and past postings across Cairns Herberton Thursday Island Longreach Cloncurry Gympie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moray
Vestey's
North Australia
Morestone Downs
Camooweal
T. Wall Linfield
Cnttle
A. Wall
Agate Downs
E. Allen
Alcala
J. Mullan
T. King
Cairns
Herberton
Thursday Island
Longreach
Cloncurry
Gympie
Mount Isa dispute over two suspended timbermen
On May 18 1939 at MT 134 Industrial Court a compulsory conference between the Australis Workers Union and Mount Isa Mines Limited examined the two week suspension of timbermen C F May and T Ferguson. Evidence was to be taken on oath. May testified as a timberman at Mount Isa Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman Tepp
P Boerer
Foreman Tapp
Porcmean Tapp
Ferguson
Mav Lew
May
Nevor Ferguson
Mick
Innes
Varderitonne
Thuis
Mons
Mann
EL A. Mann
London
Munn
Josteinlis
Ikis Company
Tio
Tapp
Mie
Sal
Australis Workers’ Union
Mount Isa Mines Limited
Court House
Mount Isa
R. Power
C. F. May
T. Ferguson
A. Prideaux
C. G. Gray
Mount Isu
The Problem of Wheat in Australian Policy Debated
The weekly bulletin of the Australian Country Party weighs government wheat policy. Arch ie Cameron argues producers need payable prices for reform, while I K Nock backs long term mortgage reform via the Commonwealth Bank to cut interest costs. The piece notes wheat’s economic strain and calls for careful consideration of policy options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Country Party
Wl Ii Gcovoltument
Presertt
Archie Cameron
Commerce
Parlement
Yat-Prowing
Australis
Gilty
Mir I. K. Nock
Earle Page
Ifn Commonwealth Bank
Berle Paros
Council Advertisements Invite Tenders and Applications
Two council notices appear inviting bids for 200 cards of Mountain Gum firewood for the Cloncurry Electric Authority and applications for the position of Engine Driver Electrical Mechanic for the Power House. Two young public servants seek private family replies to Box 11 Cloncurry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Cloncurry
Militia Recruit Visit Planned for Cloncurry
Colonel O. V. Head and Captain Tansing of the Australian Staff Corps will visit Cloncurry on Saturday 27 May to form a militia infantry battalion. Recruits should register at the Council Chambers before the date. By order of the Council. M O Callaghan, Shire Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Head
Tansing
Australian Staff Corps
Cloncurry
M. O'Callaghan
Cloncurry Shire Seeks Mountain Gum Firewood Tender
Cloncurry Electric Authority invites tenders for 200 cords of Mountain Gum firewood in 6 lengths, stacked at the Power House. Wood to three to twelve inch diameters, delivery at 40 cords per month minimum. Tenders due by 10 a.m. Monday 18 June 1939. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O'Callaghan
Engine Driver Electrical Mechanic Post at Cloncurry Power House
Applications invited for Engine Driver Electrical Mechanic at Cloncurry Power House. Requires power house experience and 1st class internal combustion and electrical mechanic certificates. Salary £7 5s 3d weekly for 44 hours. Apply by 10 am Monday June 18 1929 with references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
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Sloncurry Shire
Tam
Wartle
Dr. Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Varrie
Mr. Varrle
Dr. McMaster
Varrle
Cloa
Schwabe
Electric Authority
Railway Department
Mt. Isa
Crs
Cloncurry Gulf Association
M. Donaldson
Woods
J. K. Joyce
Bell
L. Jordan
D. Kearney
MacDonagh
D. Nelson
G. Powell
E. Sheeran
Miss Smith
E. G. Woods
T. McDonagh
Mrs. Linton
Isa
P. Cooke
Jessie Rooke
Cloncurry Branch
N. L Scott
Cash Store
Uhr Street
Clon Curey
Heenzo
MT. 134 Industrial Court
Mr. R. Power
P.M
Chillagoe State
Oncurry Shire Council
Cloncurry Shire Council
Cloncurry Electric Authority
Wain
Blankets & Rugs
Pink
Csv
Exra
Blue Green Heads
Gati
Aridas
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