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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1939
Page
3
A fragment reflects resolve for steadfast wartime effort. It stresses keeping supplies money and business going to support the mother country. Despite emotional strain, Australia seeks courage and divine mercy to see an end to the conflict.
Odd weather dominates reports with strong south winds and dust. Notes on sheep agistment at Bannockburn and Lanark, droving to Ard, Ginburra siding, and Malakoff, plus a detail about British government price support at 18d per sheep and local movements by Jim Stack and other names.
The Cloncurry branch of the C Wil holds its monthly meeting at Memorial Hall on Tuesday at 3 pm. The notice promotes a Christmas card sale to boost spirits as war tensions loom and urges readers to send cards to friends across Australia and overseas.
Volunteers gave their names and performed guard duties Friday to Sunday with supplied transport to the reservoir and power works. The number is small so some served two of three days as the shire notes the guard force has collapsed. It warns of poison water incidents and mentions a Bro Hill aerodrome blast. Cranks in every community fuel war panic.
The Cloncurry militia platoon of twenty five men returned with good condition after a sixteen day camp at Kissing Point led by Lieutenant Gaiter. Colonel Murray oversaw training and the unit learned Lewis gun operation. Those who did not attend will be called up in three weeks for training under the Commonwealth scheme.
A sad death occurred in Cloncurry Hospital on Sunday morning of Paddy Quilty eighteen son of Mr and Mrs T Quilty Eureka Springs after six weeks of illness linked to an earlier appendix operation in Darwin. The funeral Sunday afternoon drew many relatives and friends. Rev Father Colleran Julia Creek conducted the service and flowers from Mr P Dawes wedding were placed in the grave.
The Presbyterian Church of Queensland resolves to declare loyalty amid the war and urges ministers to read the resolution in pulpits. It affirms belief in the righteousness of the war, pledges loyalty to the King and Empire, and prays for a just and lasting peace.
Edking Marsh and Company Ltd. advise wool growers to scour wool in order to avoid freight on dirt and assure buyers of yield. An English expert notes scouring helps prevent undervaluation by buyers in primary markets. Extract from Yorkshire published in the North Queensland Register.
The Rug drawn on September 12 by the St Vincent de Paul Society was won by ticket 1855 held by Mrs. Davis of Brisbane. The Baby's Outfit prize was won by ticket 1880 held by Mrs. Clancy of Townsville.
Businessman William George Gannon pleaded guilty at Summons Court Julia Creek before J H Moore to furnishing a false income tax return for year ending 30 June 1938. Inspector Philp prosecutes. defendant to pay £100 fine and £800 to Tax Commissioner plus costs.
A Catholic church wedding united Mr Don McIring and Mr Colin Dowex with a large gathering. The ceremony featured flowers by M Eckford and Faith Smith, bridesmaids Misses Eckford and Bye, and a guard of honor by the Children of Mary Sodality. Pope blessing noted. couple to honeymoon at Heim an Island.
The Cloncurry State School Childrens Fancy Dress Ball will be held Friday 29 September in the Shire Hall. An annex seating area will host non dancers at 1 shilling, while adult dancers pay 2 shillings and children 6 pence for supper. Dr Laver the Flying Doctor and his wife visit Cloncurry, aiding in regional rescue efforts and plane search operations.
The report details Allied ship incidents and submarine activity with notes on the Olive Grove sinking near Queenstown and Manaar crew rescues off Portugal. It references German submarine policy, contraband checks at Gibraltar, and wartime shifts as Canada joins the war embargo with the United States.
In the retirements of State School teachers is that of Mr W L Collings. He was in charge of the Cloncurry State School about thirty years ago and taught many townspeople their three R's. He has lately been residing and teaching in Windsor Brisbane.
British Expeditionary Forces enter front lines on the Western Front amid indications of a general offensive. French forces surround Saarbrucken and push toward the Siegfried Line with 600 tanks in the lead. German evacuations occur in Saar towns as the northern French advance drives into German territory near Trier. Warndt Forest captured by French forces overnight. Submarine warfare reports British ships sunk including the Keenebec with survivors.
The general monthly meeting of the Country Women's Association Cloncurry Branch will be held at Memorial Hall on Tuesday next at 3 p.m. All members and intending members are invited to attend. Hon Secretary Mrs T Jenkins.
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