Tigers edge Brothers in rough local football clash
In a hard fought match Tigers held off Brothers 3-2 with key moments from Graham and Long. Grahams and Ritson contributed as Tigers pressed and Brothers defense struggled late.
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1949
Page
3
In a hard fought match Tigers held off Brothers 3-2 with key moments from Graham and Long. Grahams and Ritson contributed as Tigers pressed and Brothers defense struggled late.
A dense list of names, places, and odd phrases presents a chaotic ledger of acceptances, events, and entries. The text evokes a historical catalog with numerous individuals and locations, interweaving hints of races, transfers, and social notes.
Fragmented OCR notes Melbourne acceptances with many names and boisterous phrases. The text shifts to a river of scattered items including references to houses, a White House, and a public notice about wood carts for household use at the end.
An OCR fragment shows an ad style text promoting De Wilts Antacid Powder. It stresses quick relief from stomach pain and discomfort, claiming the powder reaches the stomach rapidly and neutralizes acidity. The misspelled copy hints at a period newspaper marketing tone.
A fragment mentions Dewitt Antacid Powder and relief of stomach pain. It references schoolboys, a railway, and players Rav ers and Dorman being looked at, with a whistle ending the scene.
A carnival style notice invites attendees to a grand welcome dance at the Ae Hall on Thursday evening. Patrons include early organizers and community figures Bill Bronte Povey Mumdreok Geoft Cook Heyer Huntivan Jim Maiden Wally Grout and a local group. Paper supplies and seating for ladies are noted.
A scrambled list of names, horses, and race references outlines Bris bane events and acceptances. The text mentions horses such as Mota Lemnid Thon Wyvern and Starfast with various times, places, and figures, indicating a packed racing program and potential results.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a football carnival with Julie Creek and various names and numbers. Readable elements include Julie Creek and Chan, but core details are unclear and several words are garbled.
Incomplete readable text shows a sale item involving Barney Long in a company town. Limited readable fragments prevent full reconstruction of event, date, or location.
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