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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 30, 1936
Page
2
Notice warns that any Phabon or persons found cutting or opening fences or duck shooting on Dalgon holding without permit will be prosecuted. Marae Qnyond found trespassing fishing or shooting on Lake Nashrom will be prosecuted without regard to persons or works.
Fragmentary report notes authorities warn residents in Lanark area about gate and fence maintenance and potential trespass issues at the Homestead. References Tommy's Greek and individuals under Barton authority.
Religious services listed include Andrew's Church with Holy Communion at 7.90 am, Even Song in the afternoon, and children's 10 am session. Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Hugh A. Rodger offers Sunday School at 10 am and Worship Service at 7.30 pm with a Praise Service. Federal Methodist Inland Mission notes Mount Ie and a sermon titled Be Just and Fear Not.
The event featured mel Walton serving dainty afternoon tea and suppers with a host of helpers. The Chocolle Wheel, bingo and raffles drew crowds, a 10 pm free dance closed the hall, and prize winners included Fluffy Pog, Baby Rattenbury, Sepog Carvers, and several donated gifts.
The Captain Phillips piloted by Crowther landed at Gloncurry to start Air lines of Australia weekly service between Townsville and Mt Isa. Cloncurry to Townsville flights were punctual with fast connections enabling Westerners to lunch in Townsville after leaving Glencurry. The service plans to extend to Cairns Brisbane and Sydney with multiple stop options.
Cloncurry race club invites tenders for publican’s booth refreshment and soft drink facilities. Hon Ey Hanlon and Mercy Chuter visit to discuss site for the proposed busy hospital bill. Deputations planned in Cloncurry and Mount Isa as Mr Hanlon opens the new district town hall.
The duck shooting season starts Monday next, June Lut, but few ducks arrived at Ghoncurry despite a good season elsewhere. Reports say lakes near Kerong and Dalgonaliy holdings, 64 miles north, yield especially low flocks. Forecasters warn meeting ordinary quotas may be hard for each shooter.
A thanks notice expresses gratitude to all donors to the Ambulance Fate and to everyone who assisted, marking the event as a huge success credited to M Hensley and committee.
The Ambulone Fele event near Shire Hui drew strong support Tuesday evening. Organizer Mesdamen Hews and assistants Mielumes Walle Payne and ADBOWOn led a display of preserves and fancy goods with prizes including poultry sheep and pigs. Proceeds benefit the ambulance fund as stalls sold quickly and envelopes drew attention.
Aid report lists admission prices for the event, with a long roll of donors and contributors from Cloncurry and surrounding areas. Names include Jean Nicholson, Oliver Hudson, Allie G, A Wright, Jim Jeffrey, G Buchan, and many others. Frugal past totals show funds carried forward and a before date fruital to date.
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