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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

2

Death by self inflicted wound in Cloncurry

A man named Harry Jin ston died by self inflicted gunshot at Gorge Bh Cloncurry Saturday. He was found unconscious after being shot in the forehead and heart area, rushed to hospital for a blood transfusion but died an hour after admission. He served with the Australian forces in the Dolande and was about 30 years old.

Harry Jinston Cloncurry Poller Cmd Avallance Ping Batteto

Kangaroos edge Eagles in dramatic Cloncurry finish

Kangaroos chase 166 in a tense final hour at Cloncurry. Bowden led Eagles with 66 as Black starred with 7 for 67, supporting a late surge by Kangaroos to win by six wickets, Symth key for Eagles at 66, Jordan 24, Richards 49, and Compagnoni’s solid 40s.

Howling Symth Bowden Allen I Jordan Eagles Jet Buretl Adler McLeod Black Clarke C Read Black Alan Latchford Bymth Jonian A. Black Black Rigg Oh Booth Mitchell Sundries Adler PW Il Pte Wallabies Na Faglea Kangareor Spear Chief Ajax Wan Pune Towl Ian Guary Cloncurraporte Kangaroon Fughes Kangaroo Ellenée Rune Roar Awog Eaglea Roach Ong Pare Gluck Siipa Clopcurry Erléiot Burell Nena Bin Aingle Trumpa Compagnoni Richards Curry Ume Rees Newton Pengetty

Matron Whamond Named for Hospitel Post at War Society Meeting

At the Hospitel Board Meeting on Wednesday, Matron Whamond’s application was accepted. She brings eight years of active war service in the Middle East and India, served on hospital ships Somersetshire and Leinster, and holds Royal Red Cross honors. The board awaits word on her start date. RACING: Taclow defeats Dujorra as full stables prepare for a successful meet. Trainers from Tobermerey to Duchess oversee horses at Dajarro with True Scott showing improvement after clipper use. Intending visitors are assured of an enjoyable meeting with all nominated horses at the track.

Hospitel Board Iireins Iatron Margaret Whamond Adelaide Australia Num Scotland Edinborough Royal Hospital Izaksami Peisley Infirmary Whamend Middle East Lodia Somerset Taclow Dujorra Polota A. Amlerson Iin Tobermerey Young A. Finlay Camrowenl Mace Clanchy Bornborough J. Lideter Boulla G. Mullican J.conlan James Webster True Scott A. A. Anderson Dajarro Boulta Brown Duchess Wright McKenzie Miller

Frocks Selected for Exclusive Designs Next Week

A specially chosen lot of frocks will follow by other exclusive designs within the course of a week. The event showcases fashion items poised to set trends and attract shoppers seeking unique apparel options.

Roll of Honour Flores K W Flores 1942 KIA

In loving memory of Private K W Flores of the 9 2/1h Battalion ALF South Division killed in action on 23 October 1942 at Elemeth battle Mid dia East. Too dearly loved to be forgotten. Inserted by loving Dad Mum Lister and brothers in law.

Flores K. ‘W. Flores ALF Sth Divison Ealemeth Buttle Middia Eaat RK. I. P Bia Lister

Wanted Experienced Shearers Seeks Work in Cloncurry

Local recruitment notice from Norris and Deen at the Prince of Wales Hotel urges experienced shearers to apply for contract or day work in any quantity. Appeals for general shearing, crutch tug, end strain, or shearing ring. Address Post Office Cloncurry. Inspection invited.

Norris and Deen Prince of Wales Hotel Cloncurry Post Office

Shire Officials Leave for Queensland Holiday

Shire Clerk M O Callaghan departs Monday by train for Northern Queensland with M J McKerrow and others. Mount Isa figures travel by plane to Brisbane while Cloncurry visitors plan trips. Red Cross notes sympathy for Matron Clark. various locals go to Townsville, Brisbane, or Mackay for holidays or business.

M. O'Callaghan Queensland M. J. McKerrow Infeay Mra. C. A Johnston Charleville Allan Moir Mount Ima Cloncurry Brisbane Faulkner Boulla Fa J. G. Spocoer Branchea Red Cross Society F. Clark Menara Joe Bob Bakhand B. Bulley Townsville Mareeba Tie Father Oscar Weiss World Mining Geological Authority Ther A. F. Powell Frank Powell Mt. Cuthbert Mt. Elliott Hon Hamsbotham Towneville Norma Ford David Eistare Jack Smith A. Clark Moyra Townevill Clari C. Flynn Neville Gabbur Elizabeth Robertson Malbon Chas Mount Isa Siliw Mount Tea Marian Stephensen Marie Darwin

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