Gougers Deputation to The Border Journal
Letter to the editor criticizing the Gougers deputation for alleged failures in securing concessions. The writer lambasts officials over explosives, petrol, mining leases, assay offices, and miner insurance while noting wasted efforts and long transport costs to Mount Isa. The piece calls for plain justice and accountability.
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MM Leverd
Mount
Issi
Chillagos
Miles Ferther
Gulr
Ted
Horse Racing Card Describes Coffs Harbour Meet
Local racing notes preview a mid afternoon event featuring Karama horse line and Karuma progeny including Nomads WWLOTRA and AMURAK. Walter An-Peman rides the standout stallion with field bets on NORILLO, PRINCE KAFFIR, and KAREO as contenders among maiden entries at Towisville.
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Ghd
Towisville
Walter An- Peman
Soul Australia
Norillo
Mr. Trenfeld
Amurak
Bill Chap
Karima
Kareo
Karuma
Chryso
Bll Chaplai
Boomarra
Ty Koruma
Colbert
Prince Kaffir
W. Parry
Argentina
Ty Vo Wright
Bounce
Royal Urcoin
Jack Bulley
G. Hirst
Kaiti Chict
Hayen
Wolstra
Din
Lantalhe Tome
Milla Fope Wauganda
Kaffir Sout
Expectiny
L L. Shute
Moomerly
Olf
Returned Soldiers League Cloncurr y Branch Meeting Notes
The general monthly meeting of the Cloncur ry Branch of the Returned Soldiers League met October 1st in the office. Present were R Barton O Kane T Moore Lets PF Dann E Leader J Hunter J G Latham H Uren and Hon Secretary M Mensley. Minutes and correspondence were dealt with. Secretary reported sub branch now included discharged soldiers and a rabbit board office purchase. full financial state to be presented at the November meeting.
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RAS. Sco
Offee
Messrs
R. Barton
Lovescent
O'Kane
T. Moore
Lets
PF Dann
E. Leader
J. Hunter
J. G. Latham
H. Uren
Alt. ¢. Mensley
Rabbit Board
Lands Department
R. Perry
Uren
Dann
Moore
Mortine
Messen Battle
Mg Ut
Mackinlay Shire Council Tender for Slaughter Yards Lease
Tenders are invited to lease the Council Slaughter Yards and Tad dock at Mackinlay for five years starting December 1 1943. Closing with the undersigned Box 2 Julian Creek on Saturday November 6 1943. Full particulars from J Parsons hire Clerk.
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Mackinlay
Julian Creek
J. Parsons
Red Cross raffle includes horse and heifer
Mr. G. R. Keyes donates a horse and a heifer to be raffled for the Red Cross. Tickets on sale now. The big inter-school sports meeting on October 24 promises to be a major event for Cloncurry with schools training hard for the Bert Katter cup and races set to be hotly contested.
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G. R. Keyes
Red Cross
Doys
Record Crowds Expected for October Crownedom Day
A record crowd is expected on October 24th as descriptions and events unfold toward a historic crownedom day. Officials anticipate high attendance and notable proceedings.
District set to host October 24 interscholastic meet
The district plans an October 24 interscholastic sports meeting with pre existing nominations for adult events. Officials say it may not be a spectacular day but underscores active competition and community involvement.
Allied Ninth Division repels Japanese near New Guinea
Official report from General MacArthur’s HQ says Allied forces repulsed multiple Japanese counterattacks inland from Finchhaven New Guinea. Fierce fighting continues near the Bong River mouth and in the Katida area three miles northwest of Finshaven as Japanese reinforcements are challenged.
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ALF
Finchhaven
New Guinea
McArthur
Bong River
Katida
Finschhaven
JAP PLANES SHOT DOWN IN SOUTH PACIFIC FIGHTS
In the South Pacific 17 Japanese fighters were shot down in air battles over the Shortland Islands and the Northern Solomons. U S Navy planes claimed 14 of 40 Zeros shot down during an offensive sweep over Ballale Island.
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Pacifi
Shortland Islands
Solomons
United States Navy
Colssira
Ballale Island
Russian Offensive Pens Break Through Near Dnieper
German reserves flood Krivyi Rog and Kremenchug sectors as the Red Army advances along the Dnipro bend. Moscow reports a heavy clash with signs of German weakening while Stockholm cites Berlin’s fear of a major breakthrough at Bremeniug.
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London
Dnnieper
Red
Krivakog
Dneiper
Kremenchug
Berlin
Stockholm
Aftenblade
Bremenehug
Leipzig Bombing Strikes Major German Industrial Center
RAF bombers attacked Leipzig in South Germany with strong force last night. Mosquito planes also bombed Berlin and western Germany. Seventeen bombers are listed as missing. Leipzig hosts key factories producing aircraft and munitions for Germany during wartime.
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London
Leipzig
Germany
Berlin
West Germany
Restricted Gas and Electricity Warned in Canberra
Canberra authorities warned Friday that gas and electricity use may be cut back if voluntary economy fails. Mr Makin announced immediate limits on street lighting to 140 watts and steps to curb lighting under awnings and verandahs to conserve coal.
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Canberra
Makin
Prime Minister Opens Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
The Prime Minister opened the Fourth Liberty Loan drive at Sydney Town Hall. He urged volunteers to fund the war effort, saying citizens must sacrifice and lend at a high rate of interest as a just return for the bravery of fighting forces. He warned that lack of funds could cost lives on the front.
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Sydney
Mr. Curtin
Peter
Thanks to Clow curry Branch of the Red Cross Society
A reader thanks the Clow curry Branch of the Red Cross Society for their kindness while in hospital and for parcels of fruit. The message is from Phillips, Maronan. Also mentions fat stock bales and cattle prices with prime light bullocks and heavy items listed.
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Clowcurry
Red Cross Sociery
Phillips
Maronan
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