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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
3
Tenders for the Mount Isa water supply project were invited by the Uncurry Shire Council. Documents may be obtained from the council office, with tenders to be closed on the 14th November, 1963. Contract awarded upon acceptance by the council clerk Ellwood.
The Cloncurry Scout Committee invites all interested over seven to attend a meeting at Shieh Mall on Saturday in October 1982. President R Guerin urges attendance for the Scouts program and activities.
In memory of our dear son and brother Private RW Flores Q X 1856 Q Battalion after battle 28 October year. we remember him in sorrow and gratitude. Loved by father mother and sister.
Local Mount Isa council members push for a Municipal Authority to govern the growing town. Discussions cover water supply restrictions, housing costs, solar tariffs, clinic relocation, and council funding. Debate centers on establishing a Mount Isa Municipal Council and securing necessary support from residents.
A committee plans a Mothers Hostel in Cloncurry to support expectant mothers and provide lodging for women and children needing medical or dental care, train waits, or travel between colleges. The hostel will be open to all races and creeds if rules are followed, and may house the Baby Clinic sister.
An Oakland California plant is turning about 1000 tons of waste weekly into rich humus for higher crop yields. The process uses bacteria to decompose mixed refuse including cans and bottles, with paper removed by magnets and dusted bacteria accelerating compost production for farming use. A demonstration is expected next year with international interest from Australia and New Zealand.
Disjointed notes show government subsidies for chests, names Cr Lynch TF and Cr Harvey Sutton, and council motions about payments and purchases. Disputes involve multiple towns, a Flying Doctor Chest proposal, and an unresolved payment of outstanding funds amid council and clerk disagreements.
Konrus Helden, ex journalist of Paankefurter Zeitung and author of Der Fuehrer, argues Germans seek no new war and support peace with a European army rather than a large German force. He notes political apathy and fears rearmament risks, while prosperity grows with cars, trains, and vast housing and industry rebuilding.
Bargain notice offers cycling at lower Brisbane prices after prior purchases. Call and inspect today to compare prices and save on bicycles and gear from BARNEY LONG & CO.
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