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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
3
A chaotic notice lists multiple handicaps for a racing meeting with details on nominations accepts and prize money. Events include LEILAVALE HANDICAP and CONCOLATION HANDICAP with distances from 4 furlongs to 2 miles, prizes varying by placement, and start times from 0.15 pm to 4.45 pm. horses, weights, and turnout terms are described in broken OCR.
Nominations close with the Mount Isa Quamby Kajabbi Race Club secretary on Wednesday August 6 1994 for all races except the Consolation Handicap. Weights start at 40 stone with a 9 stone minimum in August Handicap. Horses must race under registered names and be approved by stewards. Penalties apply for wins. permits required for starters in restricted races.
The Church of England hall opened on Thursday to a large crowd. The event featured a reception and dancing with widespread approval of the fine floor and thoughtful arrangements, and many remarked on the enjoyable time had by all.
A special meeting of Co. W. A. is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 8490 to make arrangements for a cabaret to be held on Friday night near the hail.
The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese arrives by Sunday rail train to confirm residents of Gillian Maloon Quamby and District. He and Brother Norton plan an extended outback tour to numerous towns including Kajabhi Dobbra Lorraine Gregory Plasat Downs Hrookdale Lawn Hills Riverelvigh Rocklands Camoowea Raokin Alexandria Alroy Avon Anstral Lake Mash Arandirgie Mount iss Cloncurry and Meckinnay. He attends the Great Hayseed Ball at Aus Bio Hall on August 28th to welcome debutantes and guests.
The page promotes Night Parade starring Hugh Trevor Dorothy Gallive, Aileen Pringle and Ana Pennington in a dramatic cross section of New York nightlife with a thrilling dialogue and musical romance. Also features Remote Ongeil with William Halves and Mary Moran in a radi pow powered tale of daring, thrills and romance at Cowlinz Talkies.
Pastrol Pars Mr J Jones Tynldel tracked a Vine of weber to Mr Iss Butchers this week. Mr Sheddart and Jessiawnie arrange tracking of 4,000 walle ore to the Iuniefuil Butchering Company led by W. Keyes. Glen Tels tracked 50 shaped bullocks to Tuwnevicleoo Thursday. Cheplain Hros to day on thir Molahedt Bloc GB. Leon contractor. Clomigh Station commences shearing in August with the same contractor. Mr J Lynch Tara has finished ing. Mr J Thomas team now shearing at Lady Wallsce on Dag Lynch property where Ran Hob inson will also abort 1,109 ewes.
Mount Isa notes report on public works and hospital expansion ahead of new electric plant. Updates cover Mr George Chirk’s return to Glenewrry, Mr Waker joining One Boneyisty, and local mining calm aside from expected Broken Hill Proprietary activity. Jubilee of Bert Knapp’s injury prompts hospital care, with Dr Goote and Dr Pincus mentioned. Timothy Doyle returns to field duties as shelves go up in the new A.C.I. building.
The article previews Bio Talkie Pictures with Animal Crackers and a London stage star, Leos Bods, alongside Owen Noreg and Bdoe Best. It notes Paramount’s Heads Up with Charles Rogers, a prologue murder in In the Frext Room, and ongoing musical numbers My Man is on the Make and A Ship without A Sail. Other films include The Girl From Havana, Lola Land, Paul Page, Natalie Moorhead, Kenneth Thompson, The Playboy of Paris, The Man from Chicago, and Mickey the Mouse. A tech issue at J H Hawthorne’s shop ends with a local note about repairs.
The match saw Glenouney juniors and Wanderers fielding both sides with heavy emphasis on youth. Prince and Maneere starred for their team as Wonderers clinched a 15 to 8 victory, while ball handling and fast breaks defined the play. A postmatch excursion to Mt. Isa was announced for the Glenentey contingent with a return trip to Cloncurry next weekend.
The Newmarket sheep sale opened with a heavy turnout and strong export interest, listing numerous consignments from Darling Down regions. Prices ranged with mainly good but some forward offerings, including prize lots and several large flocks, while some divisions showed softer demand and burnished interest among buyers from three meat works.
The Mackinlay Branch held a July 4 meeting with members present and apologies noted. Minutes discussed, financials reviewed, and correspondence received. a Paddy’s Market committee formed and arrangements planned.
The family of the late Richard Charles Hensley thanks Dra Shephenison, Matron Clarkson, Sister O'Neill, the Sisters and Nurses of the Cloncurry hospital for their attentive nursing during the illness. They express sincere gratitude to friends for sympathy, tributes, and Missives of condolence.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wool sale dynamics with traders in Asia Luxembourg Switzerland Belgium and Germany. It cites price changes by grade from 3 to 10 percent and mentions region totals, with market trade totals around 127000 and forward shipments.
A Special General Meeting of Contributors to the Cloncurry District Hospital will be held at the Shire Hall, Cloncurry, on Wednesday the 8th day of August 1091 at 7.46 o’clock. The business is to appoint a Trustee in place of Wiehard Charles Hensley. Dated this 8th day of August. Aud Giles Taenfield, Secretary.
Notice from Vickery Ltd through D. W. Warden manager warns that any person found trespassing on Oran Station will be prosecuted.
Glonouray Water Authority gives notice that water will be turned off on Wednesday August 1991 from nine to noon for cleaning at a reservoir. Householders are asked to take Neewisery precautions and secure supplies during the outage.
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