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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
3
A dense list of names and horses appears for the Brisbane Acceptances event, detailing contenders across divisions and handicaps. Multiple horses such as Tealste Blower, Manato Bunty, Prom Memartey, and Royal Trump are named among numerous others, illustrating a broad field with varied odds and classifications.
A fragmented page of horse racing entries lists numerous obscure horse names, owners, and venues such as Sydney Acceptances and Snowy, with scattered numbers and times. The readable data show horses like Doubly Girl and Faraway Fady Grave, plus multiple locations and event tags, but most items are indecipherable.
For sale a Ford sedan described as very good order with minor wear. Includes wired alarm and two extra features. Located in Cloncurry, contact for details and price.
A long list of entrants including Merbourne participants and numerous named horses, clubs, and sponsors appears in the acceptance section. The dense roster covers pony races, steeplechases, and various handicaps with many named stakes and owners.
The Clanesery Rugby League schedule begins on Sunday in April with the Minor Junior game starting at 2 30 p m and Banion Game (Ravers Versux Rain ons) at 2 48 p m.
Fragmentary text suggests a rental inquiry or notice mentioning Ay and Ana with unclear names and locations. Details are unreadable, offering little actionable information beyond a vague request related to Bayuwater Mul and Tawnayille. Further context needed for a proper summary.
Fragmentary text lists racing events including Straddroke Handicap and Brisbane Cup run at a Brisbane venue. Mentions May 3 and 9 and assorted codes like H and R with unclear names. No clear outcomes or full card details available.
Fragmentary copy describes a Friday night dance in April 1940 within the Cloncurrin Allory League. The note mentions a growing season and a good time, with unclear names such as Whalen and others. The readable facts are the dance event and the date April 1940, with attendees unspecified.
At Shire Hall on Wednesday evening the Central Meera Golf Club approved the 1948 season, elected officers including President A M Gears Vice President J Smith Captain F Beat Treasurer Maurine K Avion and Auditor J Later. Membership fees set at 1 89/2 and 1 1 for others. The 1948 season opens Friday with fine conditions and the new clubhouse project proceeds with donations and fresh commitments.
The Gloncurry Electric Authority cautions customers of a power suspension on Sunday April 11 during hours from 6 am to 10 am for essential repairs. Callaghan and Cork provide contact points for the outage notice.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a novice handicap entry list with drivers or competitors and affiliations such as US A, Flay, Jares Loew, Cronin, Barut. The text suggests district area entries, time near 5, with references to first, second, and a national context.
The document outlines a late August racing meeting plan with entries, handicaps, and gate details. It lists nominations, fees, and eligibility for jockeys and horses, plus secretary and committee roles, deadlines, and prize allocations. The text mentions specific dates July through September 1946, with conditions for paddock, admission, and administration. It notes that a portion of winnings goes to the club and that alterations or cancellations may be made by the committee.
The document appears as an exemption application with garbled text. It mentions Application No. 3777 and a request for exemption for a specified period. Names and precise dates are unreadable due to OCR errors.
The annual meeting of all members is set for Sunday 11 with Holy Communion in the morning. Services continue Sunday 18 with morning and evening worship. Church events include Holy Communion and Evensong with a series on Sunday 4 in the afternoon.
Wanted help with experience at Mosel Inn. Must have good waxes and evudiginr skills. Apply in person for waitress position.
The Alsnewny Ambulance hosts a Grand April Ball at the Ghire Hal on Friday April 22 at 5 pm. Admission is 4/6 with ladies 2 pounds. includes supper. Proceeds support ambulance services.
Notices invite tenders for supplying and spreading gravel sand river soil at specified volumes 120 cubic yards sand 260 cubic yards river soil plus gravel. Applications to be claimed and delivered to the undersigned by 3 pm Saturday April 17. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Hon Secretary.
Local distributor associated with the manufacturer Kennett Ladd e faces unspecified issues in Valley, with details from the Mart manufacturer line unclear.
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