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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
4
The fragment details several Sweepstakes for a 2 year old mare and exhibits in a show. Prizes include a first prize of 1/1 for the mare with two or more exhibits, plus a prize of 2/6 for another item. A Lady's Hack never before won a prize at a previous show, with a first prize of 3/10.
A brief, unclear notice outlines a fare of 2 shillings and 6 pence with an awkward plea and a £1 1s price cited. It mentions entry rules and conditions, but the text is garbled and fragmented, leaving the exact proper names and place undetermined.
A fragmented note describes an event with three prize categories and additional wines. It mentions participants and prizes, but details are unclear. Further readable names or locations are not present in the fragment.
The record lists numerous horse entries by owner and horse names such as Miss May, F Wood, Noel George, and George, along with prize allocations. It details classes by weight, height, rider age, and entry fees, with first and second prizes stated in pounds and shillings. Entries cover pony mare or gelding categories, rider age divisions, and special prizes for record or broken spines.
Partial OCR lists names and events such as Lady Shaw and Lady Rider entries plus weights and partners, with scattered horse and track terms like Maiden Hunter and weight figures. lacks coherent narrative or clear outcome.
F Wood and Charles Cardinal starred as Ada edged their opponent with strong pitching and timely hits. One entry referenced. game details limited by fragmented OCR.
A fragmented 19th century style goods list shows low prices on pine doors moulded and imitated joints, Masonite, cane-seed meals, pollard, kerosene heaters, wool presses, ropes, fumps, and various hardware items. Entries note sample requests and bulk discounts, with numerous unit prices and references to grocer and hardware lines.
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