Remarkable Australian matriarch turns 100 in Brisbane
Amelia Johnstone or Mia Wilkinson born in Dublin in 1843. Brought to Australia at age one, she married carrier J Wilkinson and bore sixteen children on a bullock wagon without a doctor. Seven children died in one week. She later married again, trained as a nurse, and continued practice until four years before her second husband’s death. Now aged 100, she is nearly blind but active, living with daughter Emily Sibley in Mount Isa.
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J.R
Brisbane
Saya
Montague Road
Australia
Mia
Amelia Johnstone
Dublin
Rockhampton
J. Wilkinson
Queensland
Charter Towers
Ighiming
Winton
Johnston
Woodall
John One
Emily
Jim Sibley
Mount Ise
Johnstone
Gratitude Note from Family and Friends
A family expresses thanks to Dr Al Berry Matron Clarkson Rev Father O Meaya Sisters of St Joseph and Mr Tap Legtl for help and kindness following their grandmother’s death. They also thank friends for messages tributes and sympathy for Ronnie Casey.
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I.wisit
Vhenk Dr
Alberry
Clarkson
Father O'Meaya
Sisters of St. Joseph
Tap Legtl
Wanted to Purchase a Prambulator or Stroller
A brief notice seeks to buy a prambulatory device or baby stroller. Applicants are instructed to apply via box 138. The text provides no additional details beyond the request and mailing instruction.
Birth Notice for Obst in Cloncurry Ward
To Mr and Mrs Norman Obst a son John Graham was born in the Cloncurry Maternity Ward Both parents and child are doing well Printed and published by FOSErE DANIEL TWIBLAE for the Cloncurry Advocate Pty Ltd at Searr Street Cloncurry J T HENSLEY Secretary
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Norman
Cloncurry
John Graham
Fosere Daniel Twiblae
Mrs Johnstone Recalls Youthful Spirit Through Storytelling
A reflective account of Mrs Johnstone giggling at a childhood tale, her youthful spirit shining through despite a century of hard fought years and trials. The passage highlights resilience and a buoyant, almost startling cheer in her storytelling.
Julia Creek Notes Busy town reports and weather woes
A long local notes column recounts dances at Mathews Hall, a successful picture show, and family news including a POW letter from William Gannon in Singapore. It notes accidents at Wanda, visits to Townsville, and extended holidays. It closes with community updates on the hospital, scouts, CWA, and drought conditions.
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Mathew
Norton
Colin Leonard
M.C
A. Jones
Hilton
Allen
Wafferera
Keaser
Townsville
Farrell
Lance Lewis
TH Brennan
Brennan
Charlie Taylor
Malaya
Charlie
Council
Hughenden
Old Time Sporting to the Editor Readers Plead for More
A letter to the editor praises Abercorn’s Old Time Sporting reminiscences in the Advocate. The writer hopes the columnist continues the series, recalling grand old sports and urging him to cover the younger generation next for continued engaging reading.
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Abercorn
Abercorn” Muy
Youra
Diggers Race Meeting Promoted by Cloncurry Returned Soldiers Club
The Cloncurry Returned Soldiers Race Club advertises a Saturday meeting with seven races and sizable prize money. Secretary Mr Cleve Tranfeld invites inquiries and will accept nominations by October 14 1943, with Mr J R Bulley and other club secretaries assisting.
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Cloncurry
Red Cross Society Minutes Show Hospital Visits and Carnival Plans
Minutes from a 20 September 1949 Red Cross General Meeting note lectern details. Members present include Mrs L B Haney chair and several others. Miss Axford absent. Financials show credit £155 14 0. Actions include hospital visits totaling 276 in the month, sewing circle weekly, upcoming October events at Mr and Mrs Rygen residence, a carnival with raffles and stalls, and plans to involve local organizations and sports groups.
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L. B. Haney
Mornday
Megdames Nichols
Gardiner
Whittaker
Browne
Grady
Winter
Holmes
Ritchie
Erickson
Young
Crawford
Holley
Bayly
D.axford
Mra Browne
Mrs. Young
Pital
Infant Hurt In Wynberg Vehicle Accident
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Alan Hulbert of Wynberg was injured in a road mishap while on a week old stretch. The car broke down repeatedly and the grandfather rode a horse with the child to a neighbour for help, then to Cloncurry Hospital. Vehicles in the area suffer fuel and tyre shortages as tyres and tubes are scarce.
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Alan Hulbert
Wynberg
Wea
Roberts
Harry Hulbert
Cloncurry Ona
Cloncurry Hospital
Town News Roundup From Cammériy Visits and Local Races
In an informal note from Cammériy residents visit town. Entries mention race balls on Friday and Saturday with October dates, plus dances and gatherings. Several names appear as visitors or locals returning home from trips and medical events.
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Maew iGenr
Cammériy
Julih Hneek
Eilfott Ad
Nee Punenael
Newey
Mount-Isa
Dobbs
Ms & Weel
Espas
Mages
Duchess
Manta
Lin
Latehienrdt Hota
Brown
Bert Gordon
Ahem
Iday
Dobbyn
Mra. Eilott
Bob Chaplain
Mrs. Burke
Bast
Reeves
Wagga
T. B. Urteagh
Isa
BiMi Gooke
Bill
Casey
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WNS
W Wave
Bcarce
ACERY
Hata
Brad Hawks
the Western Tailoring CO
HONE
R.M. Jordan
AY Eie
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Jordan
Pius Makege
Frank ‘ Danvers
Gloncurry
Stephen
Adeorers
Horto
Frank Danvers
Rammay Street
Cloncurr
Ronnie Casey
Bercham
Patel
Julia Creek
Bob Collins
Millungera
Cw. A
Jensen
Fairbanks
Abérn
C.W.A
Pederaprl
ACF
Red Shield
Hext of Kin Po. W
Diggers
RED Cross Society
MT. Isa
K. Young
Srmach Wu
Plumridgea
Mt.Tpa
W.A
C.P
Mireyskollex
Jygras
Nestles Product
Tom Ealing
Commonwealth Savings Bank
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