Australia bred Moifaa wins Grand National after epic voyage
In a tale resembling a fairy story, Moifaa the Australian thoroughbred survived a shipwreck voyage from Australia to England and after a period of near ruin returned to win the Grand National. The horse, once thought finished, defied odds as jockeys and trainers predicted a heroic return, drawing crowds and renewed interest in its racing future under a new owner.
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Spectacle Makers Eye Health Clinic Tour Listings
SPECTACLE MAKERS 164 Flinders Street Townsville announces eye health clinics across towns. Locations include SMITHS HOTEL at Glongurry and Julia Creek Cummins Hotel with dates in September and October, offering eye care services.
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Julia Creek
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Tenders for Burketown Quamby Road clearing work
The Burke Shire Council invites tenders for clearing and scrubbing both sides of the Burke Shire road between and on the Burketown Quamby route. Specifications cost 4/4 per set from Main Roads offices in Cloncurry or Townsville or from the undersigned. Tender envelopes must be marked Tender for Job No 23/5/S and sent with a 2 percent bank cheque as deposit. Lowest tender may not be accepted. Closing date 2 August 1947 at p.m. T A Wolle Shire Clerk.
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Burketown
Quamby
Main Roads Commission
Cloncurry
Townsville
Burke Shire
Burke Town
P.m. T. A. Wolle
Wanted Stock Manager in Brisbane Leading Pastoral Company
Queensland seeks a stock department administrator with broad wound knowledge of all stock classes. Requires general administrative experience. Good prospects. Apply by letter detailing experience age salary and references to STOCK MANAGER GPO Box 7 D Brisbane. Confidential handling.
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Brisbane
Caution notices to shooters trespassers and others
Notices warn trespassers and shooters on Roxmere Clonagh Gipsy Plain Jersey Plains Mindie Rock lands Mindie Mapperly and Mindie homesteads to avoid entering destroying fences or driving stock. Prosecutions promised by managers L L Shate G Milligan R Van De an and Leo Bode Port Constantine Fort Constantine. Public roads and private routes noted for stock movement and access restrictions.
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Woodenbery
Mindis
Mapperly
L. L. Shate
Burke Shire seeks Valuer for Burke Shira valuation
Burke Shire Council invites applications for a Valuer to perform a fresh valuation of the Shira of Burke. Applicants must be prepared to defend appeals if any. Enquiries close with the undersigned on Wednesday 20th August 1947 at 5 p.m. The lowest or any application not necessarily accepted.
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Burke
Buy Heenzo Now Stocks Still Limited
Supplies of the Heenzo cough remedy remain scarce with claims of instant relief for chest and throat ailments. The ad urges quick purchase, promotes mixing with water to make a pint of relief, and targets adults and children at a low price.
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Costa
Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Charter List
A historical notice lists officials including Rev. C. D. Alcorn HA BD Wise Principal Mr. H. R. Taylor Senior Resident Mistress Miss M. A. Sawtell LTC L.T.C L.T.C.L Phase Charters Towers 110 and secretary S Campbell of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association located at 309 Queen Street South Floor City Mutual Building Brisbane S. G. P. O. Brisbane.
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B.D. Wise
H. R. Taylor
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M. A. Sawtell
L.T.C.L
Charters Towers
Presbyterian and Methodist Schools' Association
ET. Campbell
Queen Street
Sth
City Mutual
S. G.P
Brisbane
Methodist Church Cloncurry August 1947 Service Times
Juba Creek Joh Awgust 1947 Cloncurry services listed for August 17 Holy Communion seven am Sunday School ten am Evensong and German at 1:80 pm Methodist Church Cloncurry Banday School one am Evening Service every Sunday at five pm Minister Rev Allan D Drand the th
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Allan D. Drand
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