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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 07, 1952
Page
1
Public notice invites applications for sub scholarship at Nudgee Junior Indooroopilly Prep grades and senior scholarship to a senior public school. Apply to the principal using listed contact numbers.
Advertisement copy offering photography services and prices. Mentions counterlining a specialty and market fluctuations. Provides UK price for one box and a phone contact for after 7 pm, with no specific date or location.
The piece criticizes cattlemen in the Northern Territory for lacking practical knowledge amid drought. It argues transport could save stock but not breeders, notes long leases and low taxes hinder development, and calls for longer secure tenure and expanded water access with bore networks to avert waste land and future losses.
A reader argues for large scale pastoral reforms in the Northern Territory, proposing 5000 square mile leases, four equal holdings with managers, and 75000 to 100000 cattle total. He urges permanent staff, railways, and water access to open up Queensland and Gulf regions, stressing small settlers' rights and incentives for pastoral companies.
Townsville property sale for vacant possession offers a large comfortable house in a prime West End position with good furnishings. Asking price £2,350. Inquiries directed to Brownhill Kirk and Co. Pty. Ltd, Townsville real estate agents.
Main Roads tenders invite bidders for erection of three grids drainage works near Cloncurry with plans available at the Main Road Office. Closing 15 November 1952. Officials state lowest tender will be accepted. Also notices for clearing and grubbing and road formation from 24 Mile to 45 Miles Cragsfall.
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