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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
2
Mr and Mrs L Gordon attend a ceremony at City Chambers located at 230 Edward Street in Brisbane. The event marks a formal registry or civic procedure with the couple involved in a official capacity. Local witnesses and officials are present as the proceedings take place.
Minton and Family thank Drs Elivate and Alberry, Matron Clark, their son, and staff for kindness shown to Pearl Minton and for floral tributes and sympathy messages in their bereavement. Please accept this personal thanks.
A public meeting is set for Tuesday night November 4 at 8 o'clock in Memorial Hall. It will discuss bringing the Cloncurry District Hospital under the districting scheme versus remaining under the voluntary system. The event is crucial for property owners as support for the hospital depends on districting. Current funding comes from townspeople and employees with government subsidies. shire donations rely on rate collection, highlighting ongoing hospital finance issues.
The Cloncurry Advocate reports a farewell for Mr Redmond with praise from government officers and mining officials. Speakers, including Mr Tregenza and Mr Rose, extol his efficiency and courtesy and wish him well in future promotion. Mr Jones succeeds him as officer, and the gathering ends with Auld Lang Syne and a token gift. Mr Ogilvie visits town.
The article argues country residents rely on town donations for hospital upkeep and warns districting could shift costs to ratepayers under government control. It cites past contributions, current operating cost of £7000 yearly, and possible increases if centralized, urging a public meeting at Memorial Hall to present a plan.
A large gathering hosted by the Cloncury Copper Goarers and Ore Producers Association bid farewell to Mines Inspector J H Redmond. The meeting, led by association chairman Mr J Garland, praised Redmond as a senior and highly capable officer, noting the department’s strong representation in the district as Ron Muir was previously remembered.
Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade announces fees for non-subscribers at Cloncurry Centre. Dressing costs one shilling sixpence per item and transport at one shilling per mile, except in accidents or for unemployed or needy individuals. Subscribers pay annual or periodic contributions. mast charge to contributors. By order of the Committee. John A. Liston, Superintendent and Secretary, September 20, 1941.
Telegraphic notes from Canberra report that sales tax collections since imposition by the Scullin Government have totalled £105,278,946. Last year’s intake was the highest at £19,926,680, reflecting the revenue flow during the downturn era.
Service Ministers and force representatives will meet Monday week to discuss recruiting for the three defence services. The conference aims to examine manpower needs, terms of service, and future policy across the armed forces.
Following talks between Mr Ward and Mr Downing the Government may take control of rents across Australia to peg rentals and prevent evictions. The War Cabinet also agreed to dispatch medical supplies to Russia and give the Repatriation Commission power to control appeals for aid with funds used to buy supplies unavailable from Australia.
Air Minister Drakeford announced plans to expand enlistments and selections in the Air Force. He said the old school tie would not be allowed to hamper the efficient development of officers and non commissioned ranks.
London reports Admiral Luetzow, German Admiralty spokesman, told a speech broadcast to Japan that surprise landings could be made anywhere and aircraft carriers would grant air superiority. He claimed the British Fleet was too scattered for timely aid.
German forces press along the Russian front with claims of entering Crimea and advancing near Moscow while Reds counterattack. Kharkov 950,000 population center reportedly suffered destruction as Rostov defense stiffens and German losses cited at 120,000. Moscow radio notes stubborn Soviet defense and resilience.
RAF Bomber Command carried out fierce low level raids on German occupied areas in Northern France and across the Continent with aerodromes among the main targets.
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