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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists Br Andrew’s Chubor with Holy Communion at 10 00 am and Evensong at 6 00 pm. Presbyterian Church under Minister Rev Theos B Maly shows Sunday School 10 pm and Choir Services 6 pm. United Methodist and federal church sessions also noted with Church Services and Sunday School at 10 am and 6 pm.
On Tuesday near the town leads court the left wheel detached from a lorry and rolled about 10 feet. Jim Butler was inside the vehicle but escaped unharmed. The lorry continued past a degenerate allotment and halted near Mr Kutlerg’s fence with no damage reported.
A caution notice warns that persons found interfering with Boomlands Holding will be prosecuted. Signed by G B Jagq, Manager.
Brisk notice reports trespass and unlawful fence opening connected to duck shooting. It cites penalties for breaking permission rules and emphasizes enforcement actions by local authorities.
A vague notice warns that trespassing fishing and other safety breaches on Lake Mash will be prosecuted. It directs Porton authorities to enforce rules and urges Drovers to heed entry restrictions while the Nash Station manager oversees enforcement.
Notice warns all entrants to Bothe of the Homestead and anyone cutting fences or leaving ales open on the holding. Authority will prosecute. Ban mong.
The article notes Tableland residents’ hopes for railway expansion and increased finance for a national undertaking. It mentions Moonah Creek and Camooweal population growth, plus Arida’s Ltd advertising its 55 years in North Queensland with a price guarantee and local preference, urging Cloncurry readers to support the firm.
Word reached Cloncurry on Thursday that Mr Jack Johnston of the Hotel Cecil died in Brisbane. He came to Cloncurry in 1886 from Ireland and worked at the Great Australian Mine, later at Croydon, the Mine Store, and married Miss Hulbert. He operated several hotels including the Union and Hotel Cecil and was noted as an upright cheerful local. His wife predeceased him and he leaves a daughter and two sons.
Draft stock movement and pasture observations describe limited markets and transport hurdles. Notes mention Whormtonia Bul, Me H Finlay, D Christeson, McKerrow, G Morton, W Little, and Magoffin in relation to flats, runs, and bores. Regions cited include Camooweal, Undilia, Merustone, Rocklands, Gallip, Herbet Vale, and Townsville with rail and airport constraints impacting livestock sales and shipment.
A sequence of names appears to be attendees or participants with initials and surnames including L Rooks, B Seymour, L Lather, T Robertao, N Gee, A o Lancaster, Harrison, T Portill, W Brett, W Hewlsog. The fragment provides no clear event or outcome.
Mr EB Martyr travels via Cleo Curry en route to Kympa after completing 400s of troughing at Lorraine Station. Mrs J Lidster returns to town after a week with Mrs J Ross at Kuridala. Mrs Ross visits Kuridala, then returns home. Michael Patrick Staunton to marry Janet Gasloff at Cairns. ceremony arranged by Hotel Pacific. Hugh and Janet McKerrow plan a long Scotland holiday. they return from the South. Winter cloth donation by Mira L Awaly raffled by the BSSILA Women’s Auxiliary. prizes awarded. Several residents visit relatives in Hughenden and Rockhampton. Mrs Quinlan to move to Rockhampton with Senior Sergeant Quinlan. Rev Dean QYKeete hosts Townsville guests. Mr Yates arrives on business. Mrs Jock Hall hosts Mrs Osclde. Mrs Dave Patterson’s daughter-in-law visits from Cloncurry Hospital. Mr OG Hirst’s eyes to be treated at Dryburgh. Mrs L L Shute returns from Southern holiday. Mrs J Griffiths’s daughter Jean passes nursing exam in Townsville. Mr N Murray on inspection in Beaconsfield. Mrs M Hensley to leave Brisbane next Sunday.
The first round of the Open Competition tied last Sunday over 500 and 600 yards with eleven members present and good conditions though light at 600 yards was dull. L Rooke scored 07, four others hit 0 or better, EB Seymour missed at 500 yards scoring 49 of 60, T Robertson and L Stovke both scored 55 at 600, Robertson reached 90 for the first time and may continue improving.
Mr J iall and Porilly thank Dr Joyce Mualrow and staff for support after bereavement. Tender calls issued for freehold purchase of Oesla Hotel Glencurry site with lease to Cumming and Campbell Ltd. Tender deadline in October 1937. Inquiry at Windsor Street offices. Clearances list compensation and government use details.
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