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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 08, 1939

Page

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Prosecution Warning for Trespass on Lanark Holding

Government notices warn that persons found trespassing or cutting fences at Rock Lands Holding Lanark Selection Tommy's Creek will be prosecuted. Managers G B Jago and R Barton urge visitors to give notice at the Homestead and avoid leaving gates open or driving stock without authority.

Ersons Rocklands Holding G. B. Jago AML Lanark Tommy's Creek R. Barton Lake Nash Run Lake Nash Station

Holy Communion and Evensong at Federal Methodist Cloncurry

The Inland Mission church lists Holy Communion followed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Evensong at 6 p.m. Minister Rev. G. F. Williams oversees Sunday School at 10 p.m and church services in the afternoon.

Federal Methodist Inland Mission Cloncurry G. F. Williams

Thanked Ball Committee and workers for Convent belts Ball success

Fr. O'Meara sincerely thanks the Ball Committee and all workers who cooperated in making the Convent belts Ball a great success. A petrol tank cap was found on the aerodrome road near the State School Tennis Court. Owner can claim it at the Presbytery. "Be Just and Fear Not."

Fr. O'Meara

Catholic Debs Ball winner named in Sept issue

The committee of the Catholic Debs Ball announces Miss B. Evans won the table club and serviettes drawn for at the Ball. The hospital seeks a yardman with wages of £3 18s plus board and lodging, with applications called by the secretary Mr Giles Trenfield in this issue.

Miss B. Evans Evandean Table Serviettes Giles Trenfield Cloncurry Hospital

Preventive for Blow-fly Offered by Wall and Mathews

An advertisement notes Messrs MM Wall and HW Mathews guarantee a safe preventive against the blowfly, the sheepmen’s dreaded pest. Contact either gentleman care Prince of Wales Cloncurry or at Julia Creek for full particulars.

Messrs MM. Wall HW. Mathews Wales Cloncurry Julia Creek

Modern Map of Europe for Home Display

A black and white 1 by 30 inch map from Kenneth Craigie and Company shows areas and population of all European countries with air and sea routes. Priced at 2 shillings, it is available from Map publishers at 16 Bridge Street Sydney.

Kenneth Craigie and Co Europe Messrs Kenneth Craigie and Company Map Publishers Bridge Street Sydney

Cloncurry Women to Meet Over War Time Women's Groups

Shire Clerk M O'Callaghan announces a public meeting tonight to discuss forming women's organisations and auxiliary services due to the war. All Cloncurry and district women, especially the younger set, are urged to attend. Mrs L L Shute, president of the C W A, will provide information.

M. O'Callaghan Cloncurry L. L. Shute

Shire Seeks Valuer and Notices Assessment Rates

Shire Clerk invites applications for a shire valuer with a fee and completion timeframe. Applications must reach the Shire Clerk by 10:00 a.m. Monday September 18. Also notes the assessment under the D. 1 Board fixed at 3/6 per 100 head of sheep and 30 per head of cattle.

D. 1

Stop Press Chaos as Telegraph Poles Targeted in Cloncurry

In Cloncurry a commotion erupts as Electrician Schwabe and followers begin destroying telegraph poles. Indignation meetings erupt citywide and rumors spread about a pole purge linked to council purchases from the Postmaster General.

Cloncurry Schwabe Postmaster General

War Declared as Cloncurry Hears Broadcast

Sunday night wireless listeners in Cloncurry learned that the Empire is at war. Monday patrols over the town drew crowds to the air drome as six bombing planes passed. An observer, Harold Johnson, who had been engaged to Sister Eileen McMahon, died in a Darwin crash, prompting sympathy for McMahon. A government notice from the Suite Insurance Office confirms extra premiums apply for hall entertainments and theatre or pantomime performances.

Cloncurry Empire Austria Harold Johnson Photographic Department Aerial Survey Party Johnson R.A. Alf Eileen McMahon Johnner Darwin McMahon Government Cloncvry Trenfield Z. R. Halstead

Public Meeting in Cloncurry on protecting town services

A large Cloncurry gathering at Memorial Hall discussed safeguarding essential services. The Shire Council convened the meeting to review authorities and actions, with Police protection on reservoirs, wells, petrol dumps, aerodrome and wireless stations. Telegrams to Canberra and officials were to be dispatched.

Cloncurry Shire Council M. O'Callaghan J. D. McLean Messrs McLean Wood Battle Little O'Callaghan Lisson Toe Warren Caine Defence Canberra

Cloncurry citizens seek armed guards for essential services

A largely attended Cloncurry meeting unanimously urged extending air raid precautions. A representative committee was formed to implement measures and volunteers are enlisted to guard the electricity and water supply while awaiting funds. The minister advised no local power to arm guards and noted Commonwealth War Emergency powers.

Cloncurry Darwin Health and Home Affairs Brisbane J. Mullan J. T. Boyd Shire Council Gelligan Sproule McLean O'Callaghan Lisson H. Bulley Rifle Club J. K. Joyce Hospital Committee L. L. Shute J. Schwabe The Electric Authority Home Secretary M. O'Callaghan John Mullan Commonwealth

Refrigerator For Sale In Cloncurry Area

Refrigerator for sale with contact Ring Phone No. 50. Mr and Mrs R Barton of Lanark returned to Cloncurry on Wednesday by car after holidays in Brisbane and at the Brisbane Show. Mrs R Elliott of Cotswold visited Cloncurry on Wednesday. Mr T E Ticehurst of Cubaroo was in town for the day. J T Boyd chairman of the Cloncurry Shire returned from Brisbane and Townsville to Mt Isa. Aerial Survey Party workers in Blair Athol district arrived in Cloncurry. they depart for the Granites tomorrow. Superintendent H Benson of the Julia Creek Ambulance brought a patient to Cloncurry Hospital on Thursday.

R Barton Lanark Cloncurry Brisbane R. Elliott Cotswold T. E. Ticehurst Cubaroo J. T. Boyd Townsville Mt. Isa Blair Athol Granites H. Benson Julia Creek Cloncurry Hospital

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