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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
4
Racing notes list Brisbane acceptances for various races with handicaps and weights. Several horses including Bine Mate Ellantowan Core Larva Lord Lennon and others are named. times around 1 p m and 2 30 p m appear with noted weights and entrants across multiple events.
A chaotic racing listing at Brighton includes multiple stakes and mixed events for six part races and a mile handicap. Notable entries feature Duke of Syke My Reavestr Bubille High Spies Bronze God and Vimy Ridge among numerous horses, jockeys, and prizes across a lengthy program.
The fragment lists racing entries and dates for events including the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup with references to Red VRC OTC and Metropolitan Handicap. There are scattered abbreviations and names such as Doyle and Hien, with dates noted as October 2nd 4th and late October to early November.
A readerable list of Melbourne race acceptances and entries across multiple divisions. Names include Hostage Valhoy Brig O Doon and Mile End with various horses and stakes noted. The page catalogs horse names, trainers, and distances for upcoming events with times such as 4p and 2.5-Ellerlin.
Race results from Normanton showing multiple divisions at Maiden Place over 4 furlongs. Coming Queen and Timor King frequent winners with times around 1.6 to 2.0, several divisions list distances, weights, and riders. The messy OCR notes indicate winners, penalties, and placings across six events, including Gall Cup and Javarlnigh Stakes with multiple horses named such as Coming Queen Baldy and Corio.
The notice outlines a forthcoming event organized by the CW K. branch with a gathering titled Helge and Wet Afternoon. Attendees are invited, listing names such as Hem Mes and A.V. Kitt among others.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a hotel in Julia Creek and dated events in September and October. Names and places are unclear but indicate schedules at hotels and a consultation event lasting several days. The readable bits point to a historical notice or timetable with uncertain dates and local locations.
A special meeting of the Ambulance Committee is called for next August Nineteenth at Eight o clock in Shien Hall to discuss the transport of urgent ambulance cases. The committee notes the July Seventeenth decision that it will not accept responsibility for offers to transport patients from Dajarra to Duchess unless Mr Liddy covers the arrangement with the Cloncurry Ambulance. A Hogan signs the notice.
In Cloncurry a trial date is slated for Sir Harry Webber and others connected to the Aumbay affair. The proceedings will determine the maker and ramier roles amid ongoing inquiries.
A detailed race program lists maiden plates, handicaps, trial stakes, and afternoon teas across two days. Notable events include the Maiden Hack Plate, Plying Handicap, Nicholson Handicap, Synnot, Murray and Scholes Handicap, Batchelors Bag, Second Maiden, Ladies Bracelet, Gregory Handicap, Publican's Purse, and District Plate. Each race shows distance, eligibility, prize money, and nomination or starting times, with district breds challenged for varying purses.
A mixed list of examinee names and marks appears from a St Josephs Tonvent male examination held on July 28. Grades range from 80s to 90s with several credits and honours noted for multiple students.
The report lists residents and visitors in ILA CREEK including A. SiCarhy emigrant, Mrs C G Bivane, Mr Evan Sather, Cummins, Satin Crowk, McKay, Townsville arrivals at Shire Council, A. Paver at the hospital, Marta Kesner, Don Burrows, John Drip departing for Brisbane Show. A rider injured by a horse near Pervel Pinian sent to hospital. World War I reference appears.
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