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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1951

Page

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Wedding In Julia Creek Unites Dorathy Downey and Harry Stalnkey

Dorothy Ann Downey youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Downey of Julia Creek married Harry A Stalnkey of Belgrave at Barnabas R C Church Julia Creek on August 6 1254 with a large gathering including twin sister Patricia as bridesmaid and a reception at the Downey home. The ceremony was led by Reverend Devereun PP and featured Ava Maria with Mrs E Mullins singing. Guests dressed in finery and the couple were described as embarking on their new life at Belgrave.

Barnabas R. c. Church Julia Creek Moday Dorothy Ann Lnte Patricia Mateh Norman Downey E. Mullins Ava Maria George Brainkey Ricmond Moliing Erand Non Pitenetrintg Emeaghly Belgrave Jule c

Hope for Joe and Joe An D Joe

A discussion on IQ testing and its critics argues that grades and tests do not predict future success. Dr Harvey from New York University cautions against relying on early scores, noting famous figures who underperformed in school yet soared later. The piece ends with a message of renewed hope for students like Joe.

Harman Joe L. A Harvey Eh Coanseling Center For Gifted Children New York University Zorbaugh America Jennek Gebeiedlee Wiles Roosevelt Eisenhower Now Whate Brudite Borg

Queensland Housing Commission Tender Notice 1952

Tenders are invited by the Queensland Housing Commission Cleveland for the erection of four dwellings at Uhr and Seyi ne Cloncurry as job Nos 6 to 8. Tenders close on Monday 27 September 1952. Drawings specifications and tender forms available at the Office. The lowest tender may not be accepted. Contractors may tender for whole or part of the group. separate dwelling pricing not required. Tenders clearly marked "Tenders" should be submitted.

Ghorkea Iowa Curry Queendland Hetnee Monley Uhr Seyine Cloncurry Cloncurry

Tennis matches highlight week of play at St Georges Courts

A collection of tennis results and upcoming schedules from St Georges Courts features Mrs Burford and Miss Tier defeating Mrs Milham and Mins Clondinning 6 4 6 4, Massey beating Phillipa 0 6 6 2 0 7, and Massey Dann defeating Shaw Phillips 7 8 4 6 6 2 with detailed comments on net play and ground strokes. The report also covers Flores overpowering Powers 6 0 6 0 8 1 and notes forthcoming finals and events across multiple courts including A Grade and B Grade matches.

Phill Massey Phillips Dann Shaw & Phillips Shaw & Phillies Dana Handyside & Askey Shend Miss Kine Massey & Mrs. Day Mrs. Day Miss King Shaw Flores Powers Kev Bla Monmle Bih Tim Sepemper Gaiman's Court Pend Avers Larey Virsaus Dorothy McMillan Pam Massey Verus Darin George's Courts Darey Weout Howth Shaw Versua Flores

In Memo riums Hayward Vera Constance Hayward

In memoriams for Vera Constance Hayward who died at Warwick Hospital in September 1950. Inserted by Mr and Mrs Colin Whitecross and grandchild Allan Arandangie. Remembrance keeps her near as memories linger daily. Also memory for Hayward who departed this life at Warwick Hospital in September 1960. Inserted by her loving husband and family.

Hayward Vera Constance Hayward Warwick Hospital

Julia Creek Notes Golf Winners and Community Happenings

Golf was played last Sunday with Mrs J Parsons and Mr W Barker winning the mixed foursome event. Ambulance Superintendent Newry Benson remains an inmate at the local hospital with slight improvement. Ambulance Superintendent Scutting relieves him. Benny and speedy recovery wishes from many friends. Local scout begins another term as Mr and Mrs H Walters arrive from Ilfracombe to take duties as Post Master. Mr Mills departs for Dirruanband where he has been transferred.

Farewell to Bro Warren by Church of England members

A Wednesday evening farewell was held at the Church of England Hall for Bro Warren of the Suso Brotherhood before his departure for Brisbane en route to England. Dr Harvey Sutton presented a traveling rug and suitcase, with other speakers praising him as Cyril Pa Lespaneca Warren assisted, and a supper followed before the early morning train.

Church of England Bro. Warren Suso Brotherhood Brisbane England Harvey Sutton Sutton Cyril Pa Lespaneca Warren

Methodist Bazaar Brings Busy Day to Shire Hall

The Methodist Bazaar hosted by the Ladies Guild at Shire Hall on Tuesday drew generous turnout. Stalls offered supper sweets cakes and soft produce with many helpers and buyers. Novelty items and fortune tea cup readings delighted attendees while competition winners included Doll Mel Payler and Miss Shirley Hareta. Mr J Gray won the table tennis trophy.

Shire Hall Ladies Guild Doll Mel Payler Sid Jenuar Gibson Shirley Hareta Mr. J. Gray

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