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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1933
Page
3
A flood of notes reports missing prospectors in the Arehei area since February. The men, linked to Temne and Temypien interests, vanished amid hurricane damage and disrupted communications. Authorities in Yampiro coordinate search as storms lash the North West.
A special committee will convene next week to consider the sale of the Northern A lluirere Company. A British investor group reportedly includes Levi interests and may influence the deal as the government weighs options. The minister signals a promising but early stage.
Wool sales show strong Yorkshire and Continental demand with 12 092 males sold in London and 43 004 bales offered in Sydney. Prices slumped for coarser grades while finer lines held firm amid solid competition from Queensland and other buyers.
The body of John S. Keane a bookmaker of Undercliffe was found about 4 20 yesterday morning in Mascot. He had been shot three times with a .32 or similar revolver with wounds on the left side of the face and near the jaw. The revolver lay near the body and detectives fear the killing fits a gang feud pattern.
A highly planned theft in Melbourne saw £8000 worth of jewelry, old gold and oil stolen from Galderia Jewellers on Collins Street. The caretaker disturbed the thief, who fled with a suitcase containing about £100 in loot.
Auction notice states Mr Powers will conduct a sale of furniture at Court House yard on Saturday. The notice requests attention to full particulars in the advertisement.
The Bullen Bros Circus tours through Mt Isa and Julia Creek with 25 acts led by Miss Touwette in a daring dorsal routine. The show features Robert Dennis and four ponies, performing dogs led by Mia De Lillian, a baby elephant, jugglers, and a strong band of artists. Crowd appeal remains high in country districts.
The Glencurry Avnibulane Brigade tunes an ar uyiou with prizes valued at £39 4. A wine and furniture display at the Queen Hotel features a wire Tyne-set demonstration, with pickets invited and entry priced at 2 shillings. Local residents may purchase items to support a short of funds for the Mie Ambulances. The Commercials of Siuwtuys Barry and associates perform with a lineup including Barry Weston Hoy Cook Lewin Sands O Callaghan Pultar Grane Allo Recerves Ole Elliott Powers. Following are team members Ages McKengie Torlash tilaon Gibeon Eaton Harding Stevens Weston Jer Keating Reser Jordan.
A skewed advert style list outlines various insurance coverages sold by Sharley Grave and notes features in Life magazine. It mentions indemnities for forged transfers, loss of keys, libel, stolen goods, and travel baggage, plus other risks. It also highlights Life magazine’s September issue with feature stories and offers mail-order copies from T Shaw Fitchett in Melbourne.
Splendid rain spread from Mackay to the east and as far west as Maranon Noma, reviving drought with nearly two inches in several districts. Downlands and Charleville saw renewed activity, while pastoralists in the Niigvleville area report better prospects and Christmas passages for years.
Brisbane report says the Home Secretary believed lowering admittance and tote odds could cut street betting and attract more crowds. He suggested reducing high prices and tote costs would draw attendees to meetings, noting current costs kept many away.
General Ridugmons. Sydney Friday. Reductions in general documents ban unemployment relief and railway fares total 23,000,000 announced in the budget read yesterday. Income from personal exertion and property cut 10 percent. Mr Stevens said the state's financial position was now sound.
An aerial patrol plan for North Australia near Darwin is discussed as a potential security measure. In Perth, a farmer and his wife died from electrocution at Queens Park after a live wire touched a shed roof, while a teenage neighbor survived a failed rescue. A missing lumber plane from a naval squadron is found with two presumed dead. Australians beat Gostleford 30 to 6 in London, a record for touring sides.
Mr. A. J. Crowther and Misa Nt. Hamilton, President and Secretary, arrived from Tulsa Creek last night and plan to depart by Sunday’s mail train for Mi Isa. A W. A. meeting will be held in the Shire Hall this afternoon and all members and prospective members are urged to attend.
Last night the Gireus wag drew spectators from across the district with performances by dogs ponies monkeys and elephants. Children enjoyed camel rides and animal feeding in the afternoon. A full show with a new programme runs again tonight at reduced admission. see advertisement for dates around the district.
Admission for this event lists reserved seats for 7 adults and 2 children with a program of acton songs part singing dancing elocution pianoforte selections and gymnastic displays followed by a dance. The venue is Shire Hall in Hoboea with doors opening at a stated time.
Auction notice from Pubile Curator offers by public auction at station and Moore Yard Glencurry on Saturday October 7 at 3 pm. Items include deceased person’s property such as a small cabinet with mirror, bed, Webster’s Dictionary, tools, books, clothing, a 1944s style truck, and various household goods. N. J. Powers acts as Lineweed Auctioneer.
For sale a Hornsby kerosene engine rated at 4 horsepower in good running order. Any reasonable offer will not be refused. Apply at the Advocate Office.
Local advertisement lists agents in Cloncurry and surrounding areas for the Advocate publication. Includes subscription rates of three and twelve months and notes its large circulation offering latest sporting, cable, and telegraphic news.
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