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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 29, 1942

Page

2

Religious Services at Cloncurry Mount Isa and Julia Creek

Religious notices list St Andrews Church of England Cloncurry with Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays at 7 am and Sundays with Sunday School at 10 am and Evensong at 7 30 pm. Mount Isa hosts Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 50, minister A Bruce. June dates include 7 Cloncurry 14 Mount Isa 21 Julia Creek 23 Cloncurry. Ladies Guild meets June 10 at 3 30 pm. Federal Methodist Inland Mission with Rev G H Fletcher, Bible School 10 am and church service 7 30 pm.

ST Andrew's Church OF England Cloncurey Mount Isa Cloncurry MT Isa Julia Creek Ladies’ Guild

Caution Notice on Holding With Livestock Entry

Caution notice warns that any person entering the holding to move or place living stock without authority will be removed. The notice is signed by ED R. BARTON and references persons entering the property and the protection of livestock.

Tommy's R. Barton Rocklands Holding Jago

Weather shifts bring rain and cooling snap across districts

After a warm weekend the town faced overcast skies and a bitterly cold south wind. Light showers moved through Monday with temperatures near freezing by nightfall. By Tuesday some rain lingered while Wednesday cleared, giving Cloncurry district a soaking and aiding pasture growth. local stations recorded varied rainfall totals across Ayrshire Own, Bendigo Park, Buffalo Plains, Glen Isla, Mount Ida, McKinlay and Quamby among others.

Northern Territory Mt Island Tieaday Tay Cloncurry Ayrshire Bendigo Park BO Booimerra Buffalo Plains Byriming Glenewry Mount Iga McKinlay Noranside

TENDERS WANTED FOR CAMP PROVISIONS AT CLONCURRY

Tenders are invited for the supply of provisions including firewood and milk to a military camp at Cloncurry. Tenders must be lodged by 4 p.m. Thursday next, June 4. Tender forms are obtainable at the local police station.

Cloncurry District Contract Board Queen Street Brisbane Miliary

Horse Sale Notice by Winchcombe Carson

Winchcombe Carson announces sale of 600 to 700 horses on July 7 8 9 at Hughenden. The draughts saddle horses and thoroughbreds will be offered in the event.

Winchcombe Carson Dtd Hughenden

Saddlery Prices Rise and Local Notes from Cloncurry

Mr Frank Danvers, saddlemaker, raises North West Foley and Special Riding Saddles from 11 pounds 10 shillings to 12 pounds. Queensland’s best saddles, contact Danvers for orders. Visitor Mr George Hacon notes rain at Kallala in Urandangie district where crutching begins Monday. Bores being sunk by Mr A Wheelhouse show satisfactory progress and new supplies found. Mr Robert Berry, in Winton for medical attention with Dr J K Joyce, returned to Cloncurry on Tuesday.

Frank Danvers Cloncurry Foley Queensland Mr Danvers George Hacon Ballaghmore Downs Kallala Urandangie A. Wheelhouse Robert Berry Winton J. K. Joyce

Roanda and Numil blocks open for Occupation License

Lava Commissioner Lathem states that the Roanda and Numil blocks open for Occupation License on June 1 at the Lab Office in Cloncurry. If more than one application is received for either block, they will be auctioned. bidding will start from the opening rental for a lump sum price including land and improvements.

Lava Lathem Lab Cloncurry

Ambulance New Car Fund Attracts Local Donations

Donations toward a new ambulance car include Rex Robinson of Buffalo Paling giving £5 5s, surpassing Mrs EB T Anderson's £6. The appeal notes the need for a well equipped vehicle for long runs and invites further contributions to Superintendent J Hegarty or the office. Total now £201 6s.

Rex Robinson Buffalo Paling Eb.t. Anderson J. Hegarty Buffalo Pwns

Lost private papers handbag on McKinlay Road

A Black lady reports a lost handbag on McKinlay Road containing a private papers a bank pass book and 25 in notes. Reward offered for its return to the finder or designated address.

McKinlay Road

Mount Isa Sanitary Removal Service Tenders Open

Cloncurry Shire Council invites three year tenders for Mount Isa Sanitary Removal Service starting Sept 1 1942. Contractors supply all plant except pans and state method whether by motor vehicle horse drawn or both. Include price per pan and bondsmen names. Sealed bids due by 10 am Monday June 15 1942. Clerk M O'Callaghan.

Mount Isa Cloncurry Bhire Ofice Mount Iau

After This War and Returned Soldiers Settlements

The piece argues postwar chaos for veterans, criticizing repatriation and job returns. It notes Beerburrum El Arish and Atherton Tableland as settlement sites with mixed results, discusses land clearing hurdles, and contends that massive public spending could open scrublands for thousands of veterans. It cites forestry disputes, North Queensland coffee and tea, and hopes in Jack Curtin.

Anstralig Curtin Beerburrum el Arish Atherton el Arisi Tully River Queensland Kuranda Barron Valley Cairns Mr Street North Forestry Department Evelyn Ravenshoe North Queensland Lloyd’s Bay Peninsula Cooktown Agith Australia Jack Curtin

Mrs Sweeney Returns from Brisbane Holiday

Mrs D. Sweeney of the Queen's Hotel has returned home after several weeks holiday in Brisbane. At the Red Cross Bazaar held Friday last the two cushions were won by Mesara W. Gillan and J. Corrie.

D. Sweeney Queen's Hotel Brisbane Red Cross Mesara W. Gillan J. Corrie

Tenders Invited For Mt Isa Sanitary Removal Service

Shire Clerk O Cal laghan invites tenders for the carrying out of the Mt Isa sanitary removal service. For full particulars read the advert.

O'Callaghan Mt Isa

Red Cross Cloncurry Branch Holds Meeting and Fancy Fair

A Cloncurry Red Cross meeting at Mr Hensley’s residence covered minutes and correspondence, approved accounts, and thanked VADs and donors. A large fancy fair produced a net £113 after expenses, with £3 3s refunded from the Shire Council. A £100 remittance to Red Cross Headquarters was approved. Hospital visitors named for the week and the meeting ended with the National Anthem.

Cloncurry The Red Cross Society Mr. Hensley Mesdames McLean Hensley Walton Peace Jun Lang Martyr Reid McGurk Ryan Shute Davis Tier Clark Miller de Warren Mesdames Webster Loos Galligan Rosenskar Mesdames Clark McLean A.L Red Cross Mesdames McGurk Mesdames Reid

Lost brown leather overcoat urged return near Cloncurry

A brown leather overcoat was lost between Cloncurry and Fort Constantine Station. A finder will be rewarded on delivery to the New Zealand Land Loan Office in Cloncurry.

Cloncwry Fort Constantine NEW Zealand Loan Office Cloncurry

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