Electricity Tariff Hike Suggested for Cloncurry Power
Amid wage rises and freight charges the Cloncurry Electric Authority faces an estimated 10 to 15 percent tariff increase plus a 20 percent surcharge to cover emergency spares costs. The article recalls the authority born in 1937, its expansion, staff growth, wood fuel use, and successive power plant upgrades, noting subsidies from the State Treasury and ongoing debates over pricing and service costs.
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Power House
Cloncurry Electric Authority
Electricity Regional Board
Shire Council
Cloncurry
4 Wai
State Electricity Commission
Metropolia
Trie
Championship Play Opens at 1953 Season Tennis Championship
The 1953 Season Tennis Championship began with play at St George's St Andrew's and J Colman's courts amid surprises and marathon matches. Results include A Grade men's singles and doubles, ladies singles and mixed doubles, B grades, with finals hoped for September 13–14. Local clubs and players dominated a day of tight contests.
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Newspool
St. George's
St. Andrew's
J. Colman’s
Singlea Chew
Glass
Phillips
Heath
Dann
Walters
Askey
Burford
Trenfield
Hill
Ogden
Walker
Massey
Tier
Knight
Redlimond
Smith
Ivar
Btephengon
McPherson
C. Davis
Johnson
Donlevy
Turowski
Walduck
Bulley
L. Davis
Tross & Turowski
Faithfull
Langan & Donlevy
Bennett & Lowman
Kelly & Ellwood
Mt .Pherson
D'Arcy
Vinson & Hillman
Stephenson& Stephenson
Clendinnaing
Gear
Baillic
P. Robertson
Read
Pumper Car Crash Injures Four Near Gilhat
Four men were injured when a pumper car left the rails near Gilhat last Monday afternoon. Julia Creek Ambulance and Beechor rushed to the scene with Mr. E. O'Neill and transported victims to Julia Creek hospital. E Hall suffered head wounds a broken ankle and shoulder injury. J Malmloff had a back wound and both were admitted. Sid Hansen and Garry Walsh were treated for bruises and released.
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Gil- Hat
Julia Creek
Beechor
E. O'Neill
Gilliot
Julia Creek Hospital
E. Hall
J. Malmloff
Sid Hansen
Garry Walsh
Oban Bullocks Sold in New Zealand Loan Report
Oban Station Dajarra sold 3000 Short horn bullocks at £22 10s per head in three mobs of 1000 with September 14 delivery. The cattle, bred on Oban Station, are described as fine line of Shorthorns reflecting credit on Oban breeding and drought recovery. The sale was processed via Townsville and Cloncurry to the company and buyer in New Zealand.
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New Zealand
Oban
Dajarra
Townsville
Cloncurry
Children’s Fancy Dress Ball judged at Glencurry Shire Hall
The Annual Children’s Fancy Dress Ball will be held at Shire Hall Glencurry on Friday September 12. Judges will award Best Boy and Girl by age groups from under four to fourteen including senior and junior sets and several couple and comical categories.
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Shire Hall
Glencurry
Ome
Reynolds Brothers Sewing Machine Rep Visit to Cloncurry
Reynolds Brothers sewing machine representatives Mr and Mrs F Wilson now at Mount Isa will return to Cloncurry around September 10 via Duchess Dajarra and Malbon. Country residents needing machine servicing are asked to contact this agent for appointment.
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Reynolds Brothers
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Australia
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the Electric Shop
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Bakhash’s
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Bakhash
P.O. Box
Ukr
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Hillman
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Rootes Group
Supreme Motors
Miles
Telegrama
Surmett
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