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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
2
Homestead warning targets Ald Ponons and others for entering Lanark selections Tommy's Creek and Ang Tound. Community notices fences cut or gates left open on Wats Holding with no authority. Prosecution threatened for violations.
The issue notes intent to borrow 5400 pounds to purchase additions for a power unit and extend the power house No 1 in the benefitted division. A local report comments on gifts and appreciation from Drs Webb Macdonald and Roweth for service during Hell term, plus a death in the Cloncurry River camp where Charles Albert Ralph was found dead. The Rev F Willms to read burial service.
Mrs. Harding’s car struck an electric light stay yesterday afternoon. A stay wire appeared to touch live wires connected to the car but she escaped injury beyond shock. Emergency crews reported no serious damage or injuries.
The Women's Guild of the Presbyterian Church Sunday School at Bulla Creek hosted an afternoon farewell for Blister Barfield who served as nurse for two years at Julia Creek. She was held in high esteem by residents of Julia Creek and district. Rev Lang and Mr Hickman spoke, with Henry Boris representing the AmullanGe Brigade at the gathering.
Local links hosted a weekend golf contest with players listed by gross and net scores. Notable names include B Taylor, J C White, HR Gundy, Cheplatis, Webbster, and D Olson as winner of the weekend.
Returned soldiers clubs announce a horse race meeting in Cloncurry with a daily mix of races. An attractive program draws attention of district horse-owners as Blue Rubutid is valued at £10 18 0 with a donation to Mr BT Andetici of Bio Prewres.
The notice lists James Boyd Trophy and Lone Pine Cup racing events with dates in September and July. It also reports alleged cattle stealing at Chatsworth, the charge against Rex Massey Joule, and a commitment for trial at Chowit Court with names of officials, witnesses, and the case to be heard in Cloncurry.
Review of a children's operetta highlighting Miss Hannah Evans and Master B Crouch, St Joseph's pupils, with Puck leading the troupe. Notable scenes include the Baby Bollerflies dance and the Wedding of the painted Doll, praised for natural acting, smooth progression, and endearing performances by Snow White June Rose and the seven dwarfs.
Fragmentary text shows a notice about a holdover at a Buffalo bail location due to a lack of spree. The exact details and context are unclear from the readable portion.
Colonel Had and Captain Tans ing Army Glatt Officers arrive in Gronowry Louight at 1030 o'clock. All interested should communicate with Mr M Callaghan Shire Clerk regarding the milita battalion formation in the west.
The Hon Bruce, Minister for Works, leaves Townsville on Tuesday for Cloncurry and Mount Isa. This marks a long-awaited moment as Harry Bruce previously left Cloncurry decades ago to pursue municipal honours. Local hopes hinge on Job Mullan’s promised action for Carpentaria.
Mr Moray of Vesteys is currently in Cloncurry, the report notes. The brief item places a Vesteys representative in the Queensland town as part of a larger agricultural or stock discussion.
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