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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text references a reputable firm of Tub er Stjia and Brass Pale Make with unclear context. No definite event, date, or location is identifiable from the readable fragments.
Parson in charge of traveling lork warns that before entering Fishers Creek they must give notice at the Homestead. Those not complying with the regulation will be prosecuted without further notice. W Relpmn.
Sunday services at St Andrew's Church Cloncurry include Evensong at 5 pm and morning service with intercession on weekdays. Clergy from the Federal Methodist land mansion ministry oversee unity behot, with additional services listed.
Residents of Cloncurry are urged to take air raid precautions seriously as wardens, mostly small business owners, gather for lectures to learn the latest safety measures. Senior Sergeant Sproule warns against complacency while noting wartime danger from Norway, Denmark, and the Middle East, and calls for stricter wardens and community readiness.
Old Rowley led a dramatic finish as betting swayed the crowd at Melbourne. Multiple entrants including Beuily eh and The Buzz smrd Syovenells challenged with Tidal Wave and Panay Dress Chita ex making strong showings. Corrections note two partners Bridie Row and Vinny Stovnin in the ledger.
An old clipping mentions Christmas goods and gifts, with a focus on inspection by Vaelson. It references the Air Force Recruiting Command and notes eligibility details, including contacts such as the President and Mr E. J. Woods of the Bank of New South Wales.
A troubled OCR passage describes Bushman Carnival in aid of Red Cross Funds. It mentions Boxing Day events with donated prizes and remaining horse events to be held, urging horsemen and women to keep hurdlers and high jumpers fit for the days ahead.
Fragmented OCR notes report 1800 steers from Booinmrra Bla tion and Fort Constantine slated for sale at the Topaldin on Tuesday. Cattle are restricted to spray, trace, and track protocols before joining Murla market next year, with shipments routed via Bulidle Ply.
Fragmentary OCR describes a butcher shop and slaughter yard in a township including Kambb and Dob yb Me Cuthbert and Guomby with mentions of Alf Barca Kajabbi Ink OMe and two bullocks killed. Contact My 4 Basco Rajan for interested parties.
On Wednesday there was an accident at a local mine in Ireland. Two employees, Bob and Jack, were hurt and admitted to Glencurly District Hospital for treatment. They are reported as stable after initial care.
A serious accident occurred at Quien's Hotel in Cloncurry involving Mr. W Chaplain, a nine feet deep verandah fall after a line became detached. He sustained a hip fracture and possible head injuries, with X rays confirming a hip fracture and hospitalisation underway. Doctors report the injury serious but patient’s condition stabilising.
The Une meeting opened by Vice President Mir Woods in Shire hall on 28 October 1940 with Mesdames Wilmer Powell Morrison Hubert Borel Macgillivray Bell Badmond Mixses Tier Tregeaza present. Apology from Mr Harding. Various motions passed including forwarding reading Tatler to A F Headquarters, sending clothes to bomb victims, and credits totaling 2 pounds 9 shillings 3 pence with a 1119 deposit on Han for 24 12 41. Meeting adjourned with thanks to Mrs Macgillivray for Novelty Evening and to others aiding. Next meeting to be held 14 November.
The Public Curator gives notice that on the seventh day of October 1940 an order to administer the real and personal estate of Michael Brown formerly of Mt. Due but State of Brisbane, East Ipinteh, Retired Change Reon Aieeper with Une will gonexed by the Supreme Court of Queensland. Dated this thirty that day at Gotaber 1940, 36 Barnett Puplle Durntay.
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