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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Sep 11, 1937

Page

4

Women’s Auxiliary meeting resolves military ball plan

The Women’s Auxiliary held a August 26 1937 meeting at President Mrs M Hensley’s home. Attendees included Mesdames Walton Pattison Byrnes Burrows Ahgolon Misseu A Walton and secretary Mrs J A Liggon. They approved minutes, discussed sending condolences for ailing family members, arranged a September meeting to finalize the Military Ball and Tea, and thanked Mr Bullock for offering free soldiers’ meals.

M Hensley Walton Jenkins Ahute Pattison Byrnes Burrows Ahgolon Walton J A Liggon Mesdames Wallon Patteon

Unclear historic note on drought policy and mock poster actions

Fragmentary OCR shows references to a drought insurance policy by Victoria and An Australian advance party arriving at a village. A painted arrow sign reading BEER led travelers to a misleading notice claiming access to leading hotels in Australia and a directive to follow a trail 20,009 miles south, with garbled date ranges and payments.

Austral

Unclear protest rhyme cites Charles I and Rowndheads

Fragmentary verse mocks royal rule with references to Charles the first and a crowd nickname Rowndheads. The wording is garbled, lacking clear event or date details, but conveys a rebellious tone toward leadership and a threat of action if duties are not performed.

Central American Nations Rich in Minerals and Exports

The article notes Nicaragua and Honduras as mineral rich and exporters of amber, coffee, tobacco, sugar, and bananas. It mentions poor road networks, transport by pack mule, and a Lake Nicaragua region described as about 100 miles long and 46 wide inhabited by alligators. It recalls early Spanish conquest and uses hazards of hunting dogs to chase human quarry.

Niosragas Honderas Nicaragua Mnicaregun

De Witt’s Widney and Bladder Pills Promise Rheumatic Relief

Daily use of De Witt's Widney and Bladder Pills claims to relieve rheumatic pains backache joint pains lumbago and urinary irregularities. Advertisers cite worldwide grateful letters and urge readers to obtain the genuine kidney remedy suitable for all ages.

de Witt DeWitt

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