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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1940

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Cloncurry copper field seen as potential big producer

In reports to London, W H H Corbould praises Cloncurry district as a growing copper province with two million tons in sight and more unseen ore. He notes low grade copper and potential capriferous gold ore development, urging hydro metallurgical methods. The piece laments government inaction and recalls Corbould as Copper King who attracted capital and advanced the field.

London W H H. Corbould Cloncurry Corbould Fullerton River Harry Alman Vulcan Mackay Murdoch Killeh Australia Man of Corbould Gougers Homnpeent Oochde

Gouger Association Forms in Royal Hotel Meeting

A large gathering of copper gougers and mining supporters met at the Royal Hotel to form the Gougers Association. George Glock was elected Secretary with a 1 shilling membership fee, aiming for at least 206 members and inviting others to forward names and payments.

Royal Hotel George Glock Gi. Glock Cloncurry

Notice to Creditors of W J McGuckin Estate Cloncurry

Creditors and others with claims against the estate of William Joseph McGuckin late of Cloncurry Queensland deceased who died about August 30 1940 are instructed to send claims to the Public Curator Brisbane by December 31 1940. After that date the Public Curator will distribute assets among those entitled based on notices received. Dated October 31 1940.

William Joseph McCguckin Cloncurry Queensland Westwood Rockhampton Brisbane

Quamby Children Fancy Dress Ball Shines With Local Attendance

A large crowd attended the Quamby Children’s Fancy Dress Ball held to raise funds for the school’s Breaking-up Picnic. Local families and visitors from nearby districts joined in the prize scenes and a supper was served by the ladies.

Quamby D. Lynch Wallace E. Sturnaker Limkin Brinson Kerrisk Long Betty Pether Edna Davis Josephine Christina Krause Doreen McCulloch Nellie Krause Shirley Krause Doris Krause Mavis McCulloch Eileen McCulloch Evelyn O'Keefe Gloria O'Keefe June Schneider Yvonne Schneider Percy Davis Henry Davis Don Bradman Ron Pether Henry Schneider

Public Auction Notice in Mount Isa Land Seizure

In the Magistrate's Court of Queensland at Mount Isa Arthur McKee sues Helga Hasto. A warrant of execution has seized Miner's Homestead Permanent Lease No 2607 Allotment 4 Section 11 Town of Mount Isa. On Tuesday December 3, 1940 at eleven am the land will be sold publicly for cash at Mount Isa Court House per Bailiff F A Lunn dates October 30, 1940.

Arthur McKee Helga Hasto Mount Isa Miner's Homestead Town of Court House F. A, Lunn

State School Fancy Dress Children's Ball Set Friday

Town calendar notes a State School fancy dress children's ball scheduled for Friday November 8. Organizers invite pupils and families to attend the festive event, with prizes for best costumes and a parade through the hall.

Exports and Imports Rise in South Africa Trade

South Africa posted total trade in food, drink and agricultural products of £34,070,745 for the year ending June 30, up about 24 percent from the prior year. Exports rose £5,995,24 or 28 percent, while imports increased £492,690 or six percent, with Britain driving the export surge as demand for foodstuffs grows.

South Africa Great Britain

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