Family thanks after Betty Bruce death in Heidelberg Victoria
The Bruce family extends thanks to friends for messages of sympathy and floral tributes after the loss of Betty Bruce aged 25 at Austin Hospital Heidelberg. Betty was the beloved daughter and sister of Dr Elevale Clan Curry Mr and Mrs Harry Bruce and Jean Thynne Road Morningside. She passed away on 17 September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcoate
Fairlie Charmain
Austin Hospital
Heidelberg
Victoria
Elevale
Clan
Harry Bruce
Jean
Thynne Road
Morningside
Betty
E. Martyr
Gordon
AIF
Palestine
Clonentry
Harry Hutton
Bil Baillie
Banjo Varrie
Morrie Steele
Tom de Warren
Albie Parle
Bill Baillie
Glen Isin
Jim de Warren
Charles
Brodie and Co
Tobruk
Libyan
Greece
Crete
Syria
Ales
Alf
England
Elconte
Fairlie Charmain Elconte
Miss Elconte
Church of England Grammar School
Merton Hall
Melbourne
Ballarat Girls’ Grammar School
Ceylon
Judith
Flying Omcer
Terence Elevate
R A.A.F
Phillip
Slater
Elevate
Copper ore plant scheme meets government doubt
A Cloncurry era article notes a citizens committee urged funding for a copper ore treatment plant, seeking about £40,000. Government opposition halted the plan despite Mines Department figures showing over £30,000 in district mining aid. Local quotes and names appear as residents press for action while railage costs are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloncurry
Murdoch
Cloncwry
Commonwealth
Mines Department
Chillagoe
Queensland Railways
Queensland
Mining aid in Carpentaria electorate from 1929 to 1941
Figures from the Mines Department show total assistance for mining in the Carpentaria electorate of 65,208 pounds 8s 3d from 1929–30 to 1940–41, with Cloncurry and the Murdoch Process taking a large share. Detailed yearly grants include Cloncurry and Murdoch Process amounts across 1929/30 to 1990/91, highlighting substantial support and the controversial Murdoch Process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
M.L.A
Carpentaria
Mines Department
Cloncurry
Hughenden
Croydon
Batavia
Caen
Islind
Cairns
Chillagoe
Murdoch
Copper Gougers News From Issa Mines Plan
Telegraph from MLA Norman Smith states Commonwealth guarantees up to £50,000 to Isa Mines Limited to convert silver tad sine plant for copper production from local ore deposits. Queensland Mines Dept will administer. includes ore development and plant upgrades after Brisbane Copper and Bauxite Committee talks. Casualties include Private J A Choer Dojarra killed, Acting-Sergeant J W Sinclair and Private H Lavarack noted. Mr C H Ross to transfer to Townsville office and advertises household goods. Pastoral notes report cattle and sheep prices. shearing progress and crutching dates across holdings. A court case covers alleged bullock theft by Victor Sydney Dempsey. proceedings continue. The report also notes local notices and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Smith
Carpentaria
Commonwealth
Isa Mines Limited
Queensland Department of Mines
Brisbane
Junior Red Cross Hospital Benefit and Auxiliary Evening
The Junior Red Cross organized a dance at Shire Hall after Diggers race festivities. Funds of about £10 10s were raised with help from Mesdames Loos and McGurk. The Women’s Auxiliary hosted a gathering for Mr Colin Roas, presenting a travelling rug as thanks for his support to the Cloncurry B.S.B.S. branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mesdames Loos
McGurk
Shire Hall
T. Lynch
F Jenkin
M.C
D'Arcy
K. D'Arcy
G. Lynch
Women's Auxiliary
Colin Roas
Cloncurry
Mra Moore
Ross
Townsville
SAD DEATH AND WAR RELIEF NOTES IN OCTOBER 10 1941
On October 10 1941 the gathering included the guest of honour plus Madame Moore Battle Johnston J Hunter Lang Hurley Abson sen Mellafont Misses Battle and June Moore. Dr Elevate learns his daughter Fairlie Charman Elconte died aged 25 in Melbourne after lung trouble. The Red Cross POW fund urges weekly donations to aid about 5000 Australian prisoners of war, with pledges already listed. Also guidance on emergency petrol licenses for bush fire fighting and a note from the Selectors Association of Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merdameg Moore
Battle
Johnston
J. Hunter
J. Lang
Hurley
W. Absolon
Sen. Mellafont
Misses Battle
June Moore
Mesdames Spreadborough
Wakefield
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
M. Hensley
Cloncurry
Colin Greenwood
Boomarra
H. Urban
Rex Robinson
Buffalo Plains
de Warren
Selectors’ Association of Queensland
Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board
Royal Police
Tssue
W. H. Florl
Notice from I5A Mines Limited at Rifle Creek Dam Reserve
Warning to any person trespassing or interfering with the fence at Rifle Creek Dam Reserve. Prosecution without respect of persons. Manager C. R. Hilton signs this notice on behalf of I5A Mines Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher's Creek Run
Rocklands Holding
G. B. Jago
Lanark
Tommy's Creek
R. Barton
Rifle Creek Dam
C. R. Hilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prince
Wales Hotel
Ramsey Street
A. B. Bulley
D. J. Toohey
Bso
Ld.q
Cloncuerry
Aubrey Heness
Quamby
Shires
Ohmnewry
Thornburgh
T. Ross McKenzie
F.C.P
L.T.C.L
Charters Towers
Blackheath
Mies E
Presbyterian & Methodist Schools’ Association
E. T. Campbell
Queen Street
T. Andrew's
Church OF England
Wam
Brotherhood of St. Barnabassa
Holy Communion
Presbyterian Church
A. Bruce
Julia Creek
Pederal Methodist Inland Mission
C.F. Willms
Geo, Glock
Sheafie
St. Cloncurry
G. T. Douglas
Cash Store
S&t
P.O
and Hygiene Counsel
L. Gordon
City Chambers
Edward Street
Mindle
Ned Barker
THE
Iain
Albert, Greenwood
George Hegarty
Flora Ada Roberts
Donald Robertson
Joseph Arley Robertson
Mr Buy
Fendant
Clonkiy
Issio
Telegraph Messenirks
A. C. Filnt
Australian Board of Misaio
Normanton
Church of England Hell
New Guinea
Flint
Dichess
Mount Isa
J. A. Choer
Dojarra
J. W. Sinclair
Isa
H. Lavarack
C. H. Ross
Cummins and
Campbell
New Zealand
United Grassers’ Co-op
Shearing Co, Ltd
Alcolo
Percoe Plains
Court of Petty Sessions
C. A. Morrigan
P.M
Victor Sydney
Dudley) Dempsey
Joseph Charles Robertson
W. H. Flori
P. 8
Hope
Denny
Cyril William Chap
Junior Red Cross Hospital
Heirbners
Ramsay Street
Telephone
Dominion
Phillips
Dodge Plymouth
DE Soto
Standard Carr
Barney Long
For All
Darwen Long
Wedford
Trucks
Barney Long and CompAny
N. J. Powers Waters Wellasing Co
Clomcurry
Phans
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