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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

3

Cloncurry Tennis Championships Draw Set

The Cloncurry Lawn Tennis Association held the draw for the championships on Tuesday night. Gents singles at St. Coleman's Court 2:15 pm feature L. Wieneke against McMaster and Hagen against Thomas, while Town Court 2:15 pm sees May versus Chaplain.

Cloncurry Tratches Gents Shigles St. Coleman’s Court L. Wieneke McMaster Hagen St. George’s Court O'Callaghan Powers Letts Macdonald St. George's Hope Gibson Town Court Trenfield Wieneke Mrs. McDonagh Miss Rose Miss Yule Miss Kane St. Coleman Henson Knoweth May Clair Thomas Chaplain Butt Parker Misses Rooke Chappel Mesdames McDonagh Neal Hides Kane Yule Miss Chappel T. Denny Miss Roge J. May L. E. Fairbrother W. Onton M. Templeton E. L. Cooley St. Joseph’s St. Joseph's J. Keenan K. Keenan A. Green M. Twomey Routledge Miss Foran B. Philp W. Love G. Thomas R. Gibson Wickham Philp A Findlater C. Dalton J. O'Meara J. Sainty P.ryan Miss Catterson B. J. Ryan P. Mullan L. Waters J. Ross Chapman Skein

Tennis and social gala outline for St. George's district

A dense schedule lists tennis matches across St George's, St Coleman's and Town Courts with singles doubles and mixed rounds, culminating with a Dazzle Ball on June 16 in Memorial Hall. It notes debuts by young ladies to be presented to Ven Arch deacon Brown and ticket prices.

Memorial Hall Women's Guild Old Shire Hall Archdeacon Brown J. Giles EB. Dimmock

Wool Industry Letter Praises Big Headlines

Correspondent Alex Arthur from Sydney commends the newspaper for using prominent headlines like The Wool Industry and hopes to visit the district soon. He notes ongoing struggles in wool production at his Julia Creek property and praises the paper’s editorial approach.

Sydney Darlinghurst Australia Juila Creek

Cloncurry Rifle Club Shooters Compete for Trophy

Eighteen shooters turned out on Sunday to contest a trophy donated by Mr. Peter Dawes. Conditions were fair with a fish tail wind causing many to miss. J Cahill led with 92, followed by T Robertson 9 0, and J Macdonald 81 as the veteran still competes with the youngsters.

Cloncurry Rifle Club Peter Dawes J. Cahill T. Robertson J. Macdonald Robertson Seymour Rooke

Beauty Hands Care Advice From Melbourne Expert

A beauty column stresses hands as key to allure and urges care through cleansing creams pasteurized bases, massages, and nail maintenance. It details routine: glove wear at night, cuticle care, oil or cream applications, and a nourishing myrrh lotion recipe, with a call to request a free booklet.

Electrolux promises low ice costs with modern refrigerator

The ad extols Electrolux Refrigeration as cleaner, more reliable, and cheaper than traditional ice. It argues ice from outside sources causes spoilage, while Electrolux preserves food, eliminates iceman, and produces rapid sparkling ice cubes from pure drinking water.

Electrolux

Wanderers Triumph Over Rovers In Close Sunday Match

Wanderers defeated Rovers 14 to 7 as June Hyde Dulcie Sue Lee and Mavis Wright sparked a late burst. Nancy Ming injured, Hazel Amiott covered, with Fogarty and Brackley solid in goal. Excursion to Cloncurry fixed for June 24 with Black Star Juniors. dance planned at Shire Hall prior to travel.

Wanderers Rovers June Hyde Dulcie Sue Lee Mavis Wright Nancy Ming Alma Beaniger Billie Koitka Rover Joan Fogarty Gladys Brackley Dulele Bue Lee Hazel Amiott Cloncurry Black Star Juniors Shire Hall J. Fogarty G. Brack’sy Mrs. Kaesar A. Seaniger Billie” Koltka G. Hanlon Lorraine Keane A. Bul D. Sue Lee M. Wright N. Ming E. Moniz M. O'Brien H. Amiott

Corinthians win Grey Cup in 4 0 final over Underground

Corinthians claim the Grey Cup with a 4 0 victory over Underground after a tight first half. Carter, Brown, See and Rudd scored as Underground failed to convert chances and struggle with teamwork. Referee Scotty Paterson oversaw a match where Underground seeks revenge in the next week’s rematch.

Corinthians Underground McAllister Rose Cook Stone Davies Philips Tapp Bentley Ireland Whelan Ramsden Corries Fring Nancarrow Brewer Rudd Fairbrother Brown McAlister Stockmarr Pring Carter Sue Lee Gue Gee See Lee Willans Willan’s Alexander Willan's

Craddock Cup Matches At Leichhardt Bowling Club

Leichhardt Bowling Club reports Craddock Cup results with Town 24 Banks 18 Mechanical 3 29 Mechanical 2a Town 27 Procons 27 Clerical 35 Mines 22 and Social. The annual social and trophy presentation is set for Friday June 2 with ladies invited. A Sunday morning meeting on the 28th Instant will discuss top dressing and club maintenance.

Craddock Cup Town Banks Mechanical Procons Clerical

Mount Isa Centre Minutes of Regular Committee Meeting

Minutes record the monthly committee gathering held in the Ambulance Meeting room. Attendees discussed ongoing operations and agenda items pertinent to the Mount Isa Centre.

Meeting Minutes and Local Notices From Cloncurry Shire

Minutes record 21 May 1939 session with L A Kerr as chairman and attendance of several councillors. Treasurer reports a March credit of £3,292 4 11, April receipts £82 15 9 with £44 13 8 expenditures. April balance £3,271 7 0. Superintendent notes 382 cases with mileage total 354 miles. Formal motions approve accounts £54 18 7. Social item highlights a Finnish fraternity dance last Saturday with attendees and outfits. notes a local advertising notice and a notice of intention to borrow £5 for extending power infrastructure in Cloncurry Shire.

L. A. Kerr Messra R. J. Kennedy R. A. Clarke W. Allis N. Pengelly A. Richardson E. A. Jones R. Love Messrs Richardson Allis Mesara Clarke Kennedy Meas Pengelly Messrs Clarke Ual Shire of Cloncurry Queensland Sur Health and Home Affairs Erinent Ath

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