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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1940

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Care of Mother and Child preservation for travel routines

Public health bulletin outlines travelling preparation for families with young children. It covers feeding on trains, preventing milk spoilage, use of dried milk or milk powder, feeding bottles, water supply, and safe snacks. It also advises on clothing, sleep arrangements, travel beds, and supervision to avoid fatigue during holidays.

Patricia Peter Mother Baby Lee

We Complete All Orders in Full One Account One Despatch

A statement asserts the service will fulfill every order in a single dispatch per account. It promises direct supply to anyone for any item, emphasizing streamlined fulfillment.

Petrol for Holiday Convenience for Queensland Motorists

The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland reports the Liquid Fuel Control Board will issue January petrol ration tickets alongside December tickets from December 1. Motorists may stock both to travel freely during holidays, with total January and December mileage unchanged. Tickets won’t be available at post offices between December 16 and January 4. RACQ offices in Brisbane will handle issuance.

Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Liquid Fuel Control Board RACQ Brisbane

Ration Ticket Forgeries Questioned By Queensland Official

The chairman of the Queensland Liquid Fuel Central Board, P R T Fills, says he knows of no forged petrol ration tickets and has received no advice from Canberra about such forgeries. A press report claimed tickets could be bought in Sydney for a penny or two, with Melbourne allegedly ahead. The report is likely a matter of interstate rivalry and Melbourne claims.

P.R. T. Fills Queensland Liquid Fuel Centrol Board Board Canberra Sydney Melbourne

Victory By Public Subscriptions Across Britain

Across the empire citizens join war funds despite heavy taxes. Edinburgh gave £5,000 Worcester £8,000 and Wimbledon £5,000 with smaller gifts from individuals. Ulster fast rose to £30,000 in days. Northern Ireland sent unusual items for auction. In seven weeks funds totalled £3,000,000 with records of £500 in five minutes and £5,000 in 36 hours.

Britain Empire Edinburgh Worcester Wimbledon Yorkshire Ulster Northern Ireland Putney Midland

The Way of All Fish In Winter Food Trade

Norway ships a large fish consign ment to Germany to feed its people through the winter. Norwegians hope to obtain supplies in exchange for the catch as part of a critical aid and trade arrangement.

Germany Norway

War Stimulus To India's Trade

War supply orders boosted India's trade with Allied nations from outbreak to early June. India supplied 39 million cigarettes and 2,240 pounds of tobacco, plus 33 000 tons of wheat products and 36 000 tons of grains among other provisions including 5 000 tons of ghee and 6 000 tons of rice.

India

Wet canteens to be opened at A L F Gar rison camps

The Minister for the Army announced immediate establishment of wet canteens at A LF and Gar rison camps for non training forces. Beer only will be sold with dedicated sections and post trading hour controls. Canteens Board will directly run the facilities.

Army Mr. Spender

Air Force Recruiting Statistics

The Royal Australia Air Force reports 23 589 air crew interviewed and 11 364 selected. Three thousand three hundred sixty eight have commenced training and 7 976 await entry. Since the war began 21 199 airmen enlisted with 3 096 waiting, while 2 974 fitters and 2 743 trainees have been selected and enlisted.

Royal Australia Air Force

Boundary Change Proposed for Barkly Tableland and Cloncurry

Notification under the Local Government Act 1936 states that the Shires of Barkly Tableland and Cloncurry may have boundaries altered to transfer part of Barkly Tableland into Cloncurry. Public comment required within three months. Maps can be inspected at the respective councils and the Governor in Council Office.

Barkly Tableland Cloncurry E. M. Hanlon

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