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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 06, 1939
Page
2
Mr T Ross McKenzie PRD BA MEd Dip Ped LY CL announces staffing update with the vice principal leaving. Charlotte Hudgens is referenced in related duties while state scholarship holders are approved for receipt.
Travelling stock owners must furnish adequate notice at the homestead. Wood-chitters and others are warned against entering without proper authority. The notice reafirms restrictions and prohibits entry without permission.
The Cloncurry and western Queensland racing scene mobilizes as a North Western Racing Association forms to unite clubs from Cloncurry Richmond to Normanton. Local owners like W Cooper Julia Creek and George Keyes Glen Isla seek regular meetings, reducing coast-bound travel and clashing schedules while boosting Western circuit racing opportunities.
The Cloncurry district nears the end of the rearing season as thousands of sheep are shorn. Cattle-to-sheep conversions noted, with Fort Constantine showing strong cattle property activity. About 1,000 bales of wood and a mill turnover at new prices are anticipated. bulls sold and property values highlighted.
A Cloncurry letter argues for using local labour to boost wool production and reduce reliance on outside contractors. It urges residents to pressure wool buyers to hire more local shearers and a National Militia notes camp plans for November, with authorities set to enforce training rules.
Me Bradshaw, a buyer for All gator Creek meatworks, visited the district and inspected Granada bullocks. Black Inspector Calne supervised bullock tracking en route to meatworks as Merion Downs sent in tamed Heretacds. Mr Caine arranged alterations at Butty Spray to expand spray yard for truck toning. Mr and Mrs J Dougherty will relieve Rev R H Wilson and Mrs Wilson at Mornington Island. The Wilsons, stationed twenty one years, plan a Brisbane wedding officiation for Andrew and Mrs Maria Balla. Joust Wilson continues nursing duties at the abor hospitalization. Government Surveyor Burtier passed through Cloncurry to map Granada yetump Won, while Granada selectors oppose survey to secure added areas. At Fret Dole, Mr G B Bacon’s geographics work proceeds.
The Cloncurry section reports residents seeking medical attention, engagements, and transfers. Notables include Mrs Doyle's health concerns, Mr George Keyes visiting Mingafield, Mr W Mayes and Mr Norton traveling through town, and Jock Hedlets seeking medical care. The Kingsfield cattle sale and engagements in Brisbane are mentioned, with transfers of railway staff and police to North Queensland and back.
A British United Press dispatch reports a London correspondent noting a new marching song Boomps n Daisy linked to a forthcoming dance craze. The verse muddled includes phrases like Boompe a Daly and Handy tee oh. The piece describes a playful, instruction laden rhythm and calls for partners to bow amid whimsical slang.
Legal notice summons all executors and claimants to present debts against the late Mary Conolly of Duchess Queensland. Claims must be sent to the Local Deputy Public Curator in Townsville by December 2, 1988, or the curator will distribute assets among rightful parties. Dated October 2, 1988.
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