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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
2
A fragmented listing of horses, dealers, places, and times. Contains many unclear spellings and jumbled items with references to names like Murwood Mined Bakes and Sir Faber, plus multiple race notes and pony names across scattered sections.
A garbled list shows acceptances for Melbourne racing with numerous horse names and owners. The fragment mentions handicap races and times around 4.30 to 4.45 p.m with various horses and riders, including Lady Byow, Sunshine, and Balmont among others.
An afternoon football rugby league event features Wanderers versus Movers as the final match of the 187th round for schoolboy juniors. The program lists a 27 39 p.m. kickoff with proceeds to a local junior competition.
Classified notice seeking a female clerk and switchboard attendants with typing and bookkeeping knowledge. State award terms apply. Apply with references to the undersigned 4. 1. Pistorale, Secretary, Toepita! Board, Thame.
In a hard fought match the Wanderers defeated the Rainbows 10 to 6. Key moves came from Dempsey and Kelly in defense with strong roles from Wand erers forwards Grudy and Kept himmertae while Rainbows pilots worked through McMurray and Kane.
In Brisbane a series of handicap heats for seven divisions featured many entrants including Pure, Avon, Lash, Say Hew, and Recky Girl in the first heats. Second heats listed Clever contenders such as Prometheus and Vallant Verde with varied results. Third heats showcased additional rivals like Prometheus, Penta Queen and War Bure as the event progresses.
The article traces the development of the Flying Doctor service in remote Australia from early trials through 1994. It notes key figures such as Dr Simpson and Rev Barber, the effort to establish a staffed base at Cloncurry, and the involvement of the Presbyterian Relief Trust and Australian Inland Mission. Travel by plane and radio finally enabled regular service.
Religious notices list services at Cot Moly Community and Methodist Church Bundiy School. Morning worship Sunday 26th with evening service, and midweek prayers Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Some details blurred but indicate church activities and times.
A cordial invitation to World War I and II veterans to attend the Anzac Luncheon at the Returned Soldiers Club Hall at 13 o'clock on Sunday April 1048. The notice also mentions vacancies at Cloncurry and local school staffing updates with appointments and arrivals in the area.
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