Rescue Intelligence Centres Brisbane and Townsville
The Queensland Rescue Intelligence Centres at Brisbane and Townsville coordinate Police and RAAF efforts during emergencies. They handle requests for air and ground rescue, verify authenticity, and pass information to the RAAF for searches and aid, aiming to save lives and reduce distress.
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Polle
RAAF
Criminal Investigation Branch
Brisbane
Queensland
Inspector of Police
Townsville
Army
Navy
Police Department
Almeratt
Franks Leather Stores Ad and Air Raid Guidance Depicted
An ad for Franks Leather Stores lists stock including leatherette and hood materials and invites orders. The page also contains wartime air raid guidance urging readers to note aircraft sightings, report to local police, and contact authorities for possible rescue support.
Wool market trends in Yorkshire and Sydney inquiry
A private inquiry notes rising wool prices with Bradford merino tops at record levels post January peak. Merino and fine Crossbred tops show 30 to 36 percent higher than a year ago, while medium crossbreds and coarse grades jump 40 to 70 percent. Demand for wool products remains firm as buyers delay orders awaiting price relief. High costs of better fabrics in the United States could lift demand for medium grade textiles.
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Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Sydney
Bradford
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Canada
United
Cloncurry Shire Council and Local Improvements Update
A.J. Norman Smith informs on road crossing requests to be considered in next year’s permanent works programme. Mount Law Cemetery Road funding approved with a loan of £346 and subsidy of £175. Norm McHardie challenges Bertram Hatter to a 75 yard race for £5 at the Recreation Reserve opening on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Norman Smith
Ben
Queensland Main Roads Commission
Cloncurry
Mount Law Cemetery Road
Council of the Shire of
Norm McHardie
Bertram Hatter
Digger Bennett
For Sale Tennis Racquets and Clothing Trade Notes
Classified item lists brand new Hedley medium weight tennis racquet for £5 and a Stowager racquet £2 10d. Notes on men’s clothing trade shift to sports coats and slacks, wool versus rayon substitutes, and postwar wool export and factory activity. Mentions loans to Cloncurry council, park fencing funds, and transport department updates including Quamby station mistress and trucking yard water supply proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Australia
Boy Wanted for Hairdressing Training Opportunity
Excellent opportunity for a boy to learn hairdressing. Apply for full particulars to Bill Pratt, Rameay Street, Cloncurry.
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Dick Muller
Short Street
Cloncurry
Bill Pratt
Rameay Street
Religious Metropolis Dist Church Cloncurrey Notices
Sunday School at 10 am and Evening service at 7 30 pm. St Andrews Church of England Cloncurry holds Holy Communion at 7 am and 10 am, Sunday School, Evensong at 7 30 pm. An annual meeting of all church members is announced.
Julia Creek Excursion Train Visits Richmond Sports Day
Julia Creek sent a Sunday excursion train to Richmond for schoolboys and schoolgirls basketball with Richmond dominating the girls and beating Julia Creek in an area football match 12 to 7. The day featured a hard fast A grade football game ending 7 all before Julia Creek scored the final goal. Local notable figures traveled to the event and residents plus visitors reported a busy outing with fishing, hospital updates, and travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Creek
Richmond
A Gorade
C. Phillipson
Julian Creek
Cloncurry
Davies
South
Notice of Intention to Borrow Stormwater Loan
Notice by the Council of Cloncurry Shire intends to borrow 12 308 pounds for Mount Isa stormwater drainage work. Plans and estimates available for inspection at the council office during office hours. Application to the Department of Local Government for an Order defining Division 2 as the benefited area for the loan.
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Shire of Cloncurry
Mount Isa
Cloncurry
Department of Local Government
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Omher
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Raaly
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peger-Ume
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de Witt
Nature
Franks Leather Stores
Broadway
Wea
Woot
Coop Private Inquiry
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United States
Council of
Shire of
Pune
Quamby
Minister For Transport
Dajarta
Marlon Downs Pty. Lick
France
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Alu Uy
ST. Andrews Church OF
England
Belgium
Germany
Japan
Amer Payaoa
Moet
Frodccte
Mat
Scotland
Rocky Mountains
George Peut
George
Hampton
L. Adam
J. Walters
Ivy Burrows
Mr. W. Stanley
Wee McGregor
Wee Duncan
Bill
O.K
J. Hill
Betty Beauchamp
M. McDonald
Joan Brennan
Melia
Council
Joe Mathews
Hilton Paris
H. Mathews
Joe
Mr. Mathews
Father Devereux PP
Cloncurry Shire Council
M. O'Callaghan
Shure
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