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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1936
Page
3
In Sydney betting markets Regular Bachelor attracts heavy backing with quotes listed for the Doncaster and Sydney Cup contenders. European affairs note Germany’s stance on proposals, and Addis Ababa reports describe Italian advances in Abyssinia. Melbourne reports a delay to Armold Sodeman’s execution after a Privy Council appeal decision.
Six members of a party were drowned when a motor car left the road and plunged into 14 feet of water at Davidstown early Sunday. Two cars toppled after collision. all boats were recovered at daylight.
The mare Lady Mélwyn collapsed after the Purse at Albion Park on Saturday and died from an overdose of a potent drug. Rider N Nerina halted the race as the horse went mad and became Gumma ageable. Veterinary Surgeon K Lucas confirms the mare died in the enclosure and indicts possible foul play. Jones at Gleam seeks how the mare was drugged.
The Queenslander Soft Slop once paired with the Doncaster favorite may not start in the Sydney Cup. Tucker said Spearfelt could not be ready to run two miles by Easter Monday. Soft Step is set to race at Warwick Farm W-day, with a poor finish likely to end his campaign.
Officials of the Federated Trypayert Association of Australia send a deputation to the Prime Minister after Easter seeking a special effort to hire taxation. A third passenger in the sleeping carriage linked to Costell and Speering adds a new twist to the Hockhampton murders inquiry. Police focus shifts to between Southport and Murwillumbah as routine inquiries drop. A blood stained bank note is found at Southport and a suspect is sought. Conductor Boyd’s robbery claim is denied and Constelbo’s baggage shows no signs of tampering.
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