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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
2
The notice explains holding mature War Savings Certificates to keep them working. New five year series will be issued for face values of 1, 5, 10 and 90 pounds, with annual value increases and automatic custody by banks. Hold certificates to gain yearly interest, and do not redeem at maturity.
The Cloncurry branch of the CWA held its monthly meeting on a Tuesday in May 1947 at the Shire Hall. Mrs Johnston chaired with Mra Melanes acting president in her absence. votes elected her as president and discussed Ambulance fundraising, a children’s playground project, a resignation of the vice president, nominations for a new vice president, and plans for a dance on May 2 with refreshments and novelty dances.
The notice lists selected players for the A and B teams for Sundays game. A team includes fullback Gibson and halfbacks Grehan and Flores with forwards Dempsey Keeffe and others. B team features Porter Beck Miller and Seymour with captaincy by Class. All A team players must be on ground by 2 p.m and all A team by 1.30 p.m.
Incapacitated single man with two years in the South West seeks a position as a bookkeeper or bonlkeener tutor. References: A, 11, cf. Gordon and Gotce. Bris bane.
Os Mrs Daud Eliphinigens and her children arrived on a plane from the South for a holiday with Aunt Mira Wo Chaplain. An annual appeal asks every household to become a subscriber at 2 pounds per year to support the Ambulance Brigade and a house to house canvass will publish a subscribers list in the Advocate next week. Roberts Leu and Mag solicitors from Townsville arrive in Cloncurry to manage business for the Love F 5 Hope. G Wo Wads of Ropin visits his sister Mex Hope.
Important notice from M Stein of 24 Terrace Street, New Burm. The Melbourne Mashion Tailor announces a wide range of materials and quick service for orders. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope for correspondence and measurements.
The article argues rising government and semi government employment in New South Wales and federal levels increases taxation and costs. It cites increases in railway, housing, admin and miscellaneous staff, with total growth of 59,100 over 34 years. Critics call for tax cuts, noting losses in government airlines and other departments, plus 60,000 unfilled jobs.
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