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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1931
Page
2
The abo: Votela now under the management of Gilas Hurrows of the Paragon Hotel Townsville. The hotel has been renovated and boarders can now be catered for. The coolest drinks and best of snacks on hand. Nice lounge.
Public notice states a resolution passed at the annual conference in Brisbane on July 2 to fix minimum rates for advertisements in Queensland provincial newspapers. Travelling Theatrical Company adverts cost 6 shillings per single column inch, with a minimum charge, payable in advance, and no commission to advertising agents. Secretary A EB. JOSEPI notes August 9 1920 in accordance with the association.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions voters and a departed person with unclear identities. The readable fragment hints at civic matter involving a community, possibly an obituary or memorial note, but the specifics are obscured. The source text is too damaged to extract coherent names, dates, places, or actions.
At ST Andrew's charges service times include Holy Communion at 7 am and Sung Evensong at 9 am with a 7.20 pm Divine Service on Sundays. Presbyterian Church lists Minister Rev Teri and Assistant Rev G Whitnay with Sunday School at 9:00 am and Evening Worship. Federal Methodist Inland Abison holds Sunday School at 46 am and Evening Worship led by Rev J J Mahoney and Rev A Hayes with additional Sunday School and evening services in Mt Isa and Minow areas.
The Advocate issue dated Saturday October 24, 1004 presents a moral exhortation urging courage and integrity in public conduct and personal decision making, reflecting early 11th century civic religious sentiment.
A fragmented report shows Cloncurry's hospital, school of art, and clubs facing debt and funding gaps. The hospital rests on precarious support while the town surrenders heritage projects as committees, races, and charity bodies struggle to cover £300 deficits and avoid closure. Local officials and residents weigh budget cuts and unpaid subscriptions amid calls for donor aid and community fundraising.
In Cloncurry residents hear a debate on council expenditure and a proposed two step process of revenue redemption over years with a credit balance and potential welfare impact. The council seeks to balance street work and employment while awaiting tidal changes in rates and taxation amid community tension.
An Irish style critique argues for supporting local industry in Australia and questions printing contracts. It notes that hospital and council payments went to a printing firm Aristone, urging future bodies to back local suppliers and halt hidden favoritism amid hard times.
Local notes urge readers to attend the Dinner Night on November 14 at the Central Motel. Waller Ansue Hose advertises in the Advocate. Funds raised will aid hospitals, with proceeds shared. many Tiger supporters plan to attend.
Local readers report goats wandering into a cemetery at the main gate. Informants say the animals have damaged flowers and toppled items, prompting concerns about security and unowned animals. Officials are urged to address the situation and prevent further incidents.
A fragmented report details town officials debating speed limits after a Monday incident. Citizens claim excessive speeds near the racetrack and express concern over bylaw enforcement and modernization efforts.
A Saturday fishing party along the Lie Lelchhardt river faced drought and scattered hazards. Fish were caught to feed the party while issues arose at water holes and a boundary gate caused a livestock disturbance. The crew planned future trips down Lelchhardt to avoid low water and gate trouble.
Docket details show defendants including Stanfey Wilean and others charged with various offenses. Multiple cases mention fines, costs of courts, and counts of professional misconduct. Names appear repeatedly with uncertain spellings and OCR errors. Field readability remains low but centers on court penalties and affiliations.
In the feeble note of the annual meeting schedule, diggers to the fore at the Thoulia track with two days of racing planned for December. Open races feature MS 321 and Boni, with mares and geldings slated for paddock time and owners to be notified by December 15. Secretary contact details are Frank Button and Le Falconer for official information.
Mr and Mrs Charles Leonard of Ise and their two children were seriously hurt when a tyre blowout caused their car to overturn near Wr Gongurry about 24 miles from Winton. The youngest child sustained severe leg injuries. first aid and stitches were required. A motor cyclist redirected emergency help to Ayrshire Trowics and the Winton Ambulance conveyed the family to Winton Hospital. Doctors attended to Mr Leonard and the child, with plans to transfer the child to Cloncurry Hospital.
A fragment notes Crete feelings of despondency linked to digestive trouble. It mentions low mood caused by stomach issues and hints at a remedy named Pinkeltes claimed to restore activity in the stomach bowels with gentle and efficient effects.
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