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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1931
Page
2
In loving memory of our husband and father Robert J Hawes who departed this life October 15 1929. Inserted by his wife Mia Hawes and son Robert.
At the Duchess Police Court last week under Mr Stanley Wilson P M, William Harold Persin faced charges of wilfully killing one person near Duchess, and Rufus Perrin was charged with wilfully shooting two men. After evidence, both were committed for trial at the next Circuit Court session in Cloaiurry early in 493%.
Inglewood notices list services at Andrew Church and Presbyterian Church with evening and morning worship times. Federal Methodist Inland region in Cloncurthy hosts Sunday School and evening worship led by Rev J J Mahoney. Mt Ida indicates A Hayes leading Sunday School and evening services with times noted for Sunday.
A Melbourne book by tennis pro C Stuart explains tools, gut selection, and step by step restringing. It covers repairing cracked Rendies and court resurfacing notes. Order through your newsagent.
A single textual artifact from The Advocate dated Saturday October 10 2031. The content presents a phrase likely part of an article or column title without clear context or details regarding people, places, or events.
Mr Haiswell Pistmaster Wisney Brisbana route closes at Cloncurry Powk Giflea every Saturday morning at 8 am. All users should take pole of the above. The issue includes results of the Art Union held at Camooweal in aid of Camooweal Hospital promoted by Mrs Liu Harris of Arcadia. The Art Union was a great success and Mrs Harris deserves gratitude from residents.
For sale and trade in old bicycles and parts including pumps and panniers. Some items listed with unclear text but offering good deals on usable gear. Contact for more details and available inventory.
Hubner’s Country places a request for a Venus Powered system wireless order, accompanied by witnesses.
London wool sales show active trade with price gains across descriptions. Greasy merino and crossbred lots rise, scoured crossbred and merino improved. some lower on merino good and scoured pieces amid steadier demand.
An advertisement touts a cough remedy that allegedly saves money by making a concentrated solution at home. It promotes a two bottle concentrate to be dissolved for rich quality cough cures and relief from sore throats and colds. Also notes J A Hawthorn Motor Doctor offering vehicle repairs near the Court House with phone contact.
Public notice states the annual conference in Brisbane on July 2 from the Queensland Country Prem Assoc paused a resolution setting minimum rates for gas adverse media and newspaper ads. It fixes 5/6 per single column inch and 4/- for other spaces, with 6/- per column inch for Traveling Theatrical Company ads paid in advance and no commission for agents. A. B. Joseph, Brisbane, August 6 1086, notes casual advertising terms to be published.
Acting Sergeant Landy reports 19 year old Vivian Cole, a dentist's apprentice, accidentally shot himself at 3 45 p m near Gorge Hall about 28 miles from Mt Isa while traveling with three companions in a motor truck en route to Kajabbi. He was holding a pea rifle when it fired, causing fatal injury. The party headed back to Silver City for medical aid. Decedent's father had recently sold a selection at Bonin and bought property in the Central districts.
The examination of candidates for certificates of competency as mine managers will be held at major mining centres on Monday December 1 1931 and following days, starting at 9 30 am. Intending candidates must notify the chairman of the Board of Examiners Mines Department Brisbane and forward test materials of character and experience, plus the wardens receipt for the regulation fee of £8 for first class and £1 for second class.
In the Court of Bankruptcy District of Northern Queensland Douglas Stuart Maggillivray deceased of Cloncurry is bankrupt. A first and final dividend is intended to be declared but creditors who have not proved their claim by October 16, 1934 will be excluded. Tow nville September 22 1934 J B O Duffy Local Deputy Public Curator Townsville for the Trustee.
The regular monthly meeting of the committees at Brigade premises on Thursday notes present Mears Ww Whitehouss chair Dr B F Sheph herdson A J Heveley T Woodhouse and the secretary. Financials show receipts £66 4s 10d expenditures £92 0s 0d with credit balance £98 2d. Accounts £79 10s 11d presented for payment while others £44 1s 6d remain debit. Superintendent reports 11 accidents 19 transports 65 office cases 7 were 78 alight total 116. Mileage motor 508. Mr Kusack resignation to be accepted. Chaplain Walter Chapplain to be appointed in his place. Meeting closes with thanks to the chairman.
A Yoliva Court hearing covers the Quamby horse incident with multiple defendants named in a charge related to property damage and a shooting. Proceedings list several individuals and locations, including referenced towns and entities, with details unclear due to OCR errors.
Windy dusty conditions marked the Pangelly Trophy event with Jim Staunton and Alf Hensley posting strong scores. W Favor led overall with 300 points and 100 as a trophy total, while Jim Stumloo and Harry Bult each shot 92 off the rifle in practice.
One Gale Oneap portable phonograph with forty records offered for sale at eight pounds. Apply to this office.
Advertisement notices a country to let to accommodate 1500 head of livestock with good grass and water. Interested parties should apply to J. Lloyd at Rankine Store via Camoweal.
The CG W A held its usual monthly meeting at Suko Hall on Thursday afternoon with members present including Land, Kinoey, McMahon, Rogers, Thurston and secretary Miss Honaly. Minutes were read, accounts approved, and a two shilling admission set for the Old Times Dance. Members reported clothing donations for the CWA and plans for the November reunion and next monthly gathering were set.
The Advocate claims unmatched circulation as the largest weekly paper with extensive reach from Cloncurry to mining towns. It touts sport, weather, and telegraphic news, inviting readers to become absorbers and advertisers in its broad distribution network.
The text warns that poor observation of daily bone regularity leads to bloodborne boils and skin blemishes. It suggests pink pills clear the skin by completing a daily oma routine, highlighting carelessness as a root cause and proposing a remedy.
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