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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1941
Page
2
Caution notice from W Helpmann warns persons in charge of travelling ajork to file notice at the Homestead before traversing Pinher's Creek run. Noncompliance will be prosecuted.
The Presbyterian Church announces October services at 10 a.m. Sunday School and evening worship. An engagement is announced for Miss Olive Sweeney, daughter of Mrs M Sweeney of the Queen's Hotel, and Kevin William Tier, youngest son of Mr and Mrs B Ther of Cloncurry.
Probate was granted on October 4 for the will of David Bad Bradley of Deyburet Cloncurry. The Queensland Trustees Led Pere sally, E704 VAN, Eigntéeli, VAD took part in a march night under Sergeant Nudd. Avlouk VADs conducted hospital work with keen effort. A bright entertainment was held at the Presbyterian Church grounds on Tuesday November 4 at 6:30 pm featuring shooting gallery and stalls. Admission adults 1 shilling, children free.
The St Barnabas District reunion was held at the Rectory Cloncurry on Thursday and Friday. Attendees included Rev. Brit Fale Warden Tully Lance Hit Tui Kkypook Richmond Drury Rex Brow Bole and Cance Ett for Mount Tra among others Saturday.
Fragmented notes describe the Cloncurry Patriot ic Fund reporting donations and balances for the war relief effort. Mentioned are donors, balances, and appeals to business and individuals to contribute weekly to support veterans and rehabilitation after battles.
Money spent by the local Patriotic Committee aids two urgent cases. One a soldier's family left with hospital bills and leave arrangements, another widow supporting her two sons who served. Donations are being used to relieve distress and encourage further giving.
In Gloneurry residents plan a broad attack on breeding grounds to curb the mosquito menace. Aimed at eliminating the vector, the strategy involves coordinated actions by local authorities and community groups to prevent further spread and protect public health.
A sweeping Cn view of Sydney and Melbourne Cup history highlights legendary winners such as Phar Lap and Shadow King. It notes records, double cup feats, and famed horses like Carbine and Lord Duigan, with references to arch rivals, notable jockeys, and enduring racing prestige across decades.
Alexander Duncan Cameron of Glaneuty died in Cloncurry suffered post operative relapse after acute appendicitis at Cloncurry Hospital around 12:30 am Saturday. aged about 40, born Croydon, moved to Cloncurry over three years ago. Former cyclist and road rider, joined the railway in Cloncurry in 1910, later worked as a dumper. Member of the Oval Masonic Lodge. Funeral cortege formed with railway workers and pallbearers, to cemetery. Survived by three sisters residing in Brisbane.
The sad death of Mia Minton aged 32 wife of A. I Minton of the Railway Department Cloncurry occurred in Clohouchrey Hospital at noon on Tuesday October 21 after eight days of illness from complications following a major operation. She was born in Melbourne and lived in Cloncurry for 30 years where she was active in the State School and public bodies. Her mother arrived from Melbourne to attend the funeral held at 10 am on Wednesday at St Andrew's Church of England. Deceased leaves a husband and three children including a 13 year old daughter at college and two sons aged five and? Funeral largely attended by friends and railway department representatives with the elder son a member of the Bay Beauta committee. An impressive graveside service followed the church ceremony.
An ex-patient writes to condemn the hospital ward 44 conditions amid leaking lavatories and faulty cabinets. He urges the Health Inspector and Hospital Board to act to prevent typhoid contamination, noting the hospital’s financial status and government oversight concerns.
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