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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1944
Page
3
A garbled report describes a maiden two year old race with mentions of True of Jenny Rab and several other phrases. The fragment references a handicap, a notable pacific route, and a raid context with limited clear outcomes. Readable details are sparse and names are inconsistently rendered.
In Glisane on Friday seventy nurses who cared for eighty eight female patients at Rompuial protested after being told they would be reassigned by the Deputy Manpower Director. They claimed their workload was too heavy and temperatures listed a staff shortage of about fifty. Patients are now split among the medical staff with the matron directing care.
Moscow reports renewed Russian gains as German losses mount in Ukraine. Ukrainian forces counterattacks claim progress with reported 20,000 troops engaged and a planned April 1 date amid ongoing battle lines.
Fragmented OCR yields a partial note from Bria bane about radio terms and political factions. Limited readable names or dates prevent a full event description. The text hints at party divisions and Friday timing but no clear actions or outcomes are visible.
In a local event at the schoolroom, Rev Father OMeary will attend a public farewell hosted by students and staff. The ceremony marks a traditional sendoff as the community gathers to honor the priest’s service.
Community notes from Sulla Creek recounts of church events in Ecktorwa Mall and a Presbyterian Ladies Guild gathering at Mathews Fall. Social scenes cover a dinner hosted by the Brand couple, decorated lounge, and a cheerful evening of games and whalmy supper. Anticipation builds for a race day on May 13 with local sportsmen preparing gees in trim and a dance planned nearby.
The Cloncurry ALC F swimming carnival features a series of events with notable performances. Winners include W Clarke on the AC Shield, D Shi io, M featam, E R Neight bainte, and A Treloar. notable team lineups and relay results are listed, with dives and handicaps shaping the competition.
A brief broadcast item notes a program featuring Biadny Wet presenting the connection and sermon at 7 30 p.m. on channel 10. The listing mentions Tven song as part of the schedule and identifies local stations and timing for the feature.
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