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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
2
A letter read at the Cloncurry District Hospital board meeting outlines MLA Norman Smith and Health Minister Hanlon discussing moving the hospital under the districting scheme. The aim is to secure a loan for a new building and improve operations under a coordinated system.
A letter urges a modern hospital for Cloncurry and district, arguing for state funding to cover upkeep while criticising districting plans that shift costs to property owners. It notes a neglected building, past government visits, and a potential Centre for aerial medical service, military use, and northern districts.
Red Cross street stall at the usual place Saturday morning invites sympathy gifts to Mrs Hensley or the secretary Mrs C de Warren. Public notice says Mr Giley Trenfield secretary of Cloncurry District Hospital calls a public meeting in Memorial Hall on Tuesday November 4 at 8 p m to discuss districting. every directly affected ratepayer should attend.
V A D Eleven A grade V A Ds in blue uniforms led a route march on October 9 under Sergeant Nudd followed by stretcher drills with a Boy Scout patient. The Commandant Mr F O Kane supervised. Matron Clarkson praised the VADs for efficient hospital duties. On Saturday a B grade class drill was held without a route march.
A Sunday gathering at Fisher's Creek home of Mr and Mrs Helpman marked birthdays of Mrs M Hensley and Mr W Helpman. Guests blew out 157 candles on the birthday cake, then shared wine and wished them many more birthdays as donations flowed to the Prisoners of War Fund.
Mr Wright reported a serious accident to Ambulance Superintendent Mr J Lisson on Saturday night. Mrs Weir fell into a gravel pit from an embankment sustaining a fractured leg. Her youngest child accompanying her also fell in but with non serious injuries. Ambulance conveyed Mrs Weir to Cloncurry Hospital where she is admitted and progressing satisfactorily.
Inspector Galligan heads Cloncurry District as the Liquid Fuel Control Board appoints local committees to aid in enforcing the National Security Liquid Fuel Regulations. The committee includes J P Galligan, J D McLean, and A Trevarthen, with outside centres led by senior police and railway officials. They may approve fuel allowances during emergencies such as death illness and natural disasters. Contact local committee members for information.
Wing to my departure on Tuesday 21st, balance of furniture and kitchen utensils must be sold. Inspection invited. Car provided by appointment. Phone 36, c. H. Ross.
The Land Administration Board directs Mr Land Commissioner J Latham to attend the Land Office at Cloncurry on October 28 1941 to interview selectors within 80 miles who claim rights to extra areas from the aggregation. The inquiry does not bind the department to grant any extra areas. Applicants must provide evidence of claims and prove ability to finance or obtain finance to work additional areas.
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