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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1946
Page
2
Principal Ross McKenzie announces enrolment actions for 147 students. Term commences September 30, with chartered programs and completions noted.
A notice from the Methodist Association announces limited scholarships for 1946 47 with term starting 30 September. Charters Towers and Brisbane addresses are listed for full information through T Campbell secretary Queen Street Brisbane.
A note from Joseph Twible announces a local trial in Cloncurry connected with Ramsay Street and maker repatriation words. The item appears in a sistered art street publication.
Services at St Andrew's Church of England on 18 August 1646 include Holy Communion and Evensong. The Methodist Church Cloncurry offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Minister Rev Allan D Brand.
Caution notice states the only public road through Harewood Holding from Utandangie to Dajaia is preserved for public use. Private-road users without permission will be prosecuted. Signed G H Milligean.
Social column reports Corporal Jim Etounon visiting family in Cairns during leave and returning Sundays. Mentions Mrs. M. Henstey improving at hospital, various telegraph and travel notes about friends and relatives, and multiple horse racing results and entries with names and placements.
A Thornburgh College wire secretary in Charlors Towers seeks athletic clothing sizes 1 pair fours 2 pair sixes 2 pair sevens and 1 pair eights. Call or lend if possible.
A brief notice highlights the hotel and storekeeper facing constraints of distance, noting diligence and provision of services despite limits. The item emphasizes endurance and collaboration between establishments to serve patrons effectively.
Interfering with stock on Rock lands will be prosecuted. R. Miller, manager.
All persons entering Lanark Relection Tommy's Creek must give notice at the Homestead. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on this holding without authority will be prosecuted. R. Barton.
Woodcutters and others are warned against entering the home stead without permission. Anyone found shooting in the Bheep Paddocks on Mindie and Manverly will be prosecuted. Notice signed by Ms L Seute Cory.
A fragmented Sydney racing page lists maiden and handicap races with numerous horse names such as Royal Spit, Vale Teller, Merrie England, and Elegant Art. It references event times in furlongs, weights, and entries like Nedai Felstar and Gay King, outlining multiple divisions and participants.
Lists of acceptances for Melbourne at Ascot including Effingham Handicap 7 Furlongs with numerous horses such as Parody and Roselle, Angles Handicap 1 Mile 2, Sandhurst Trial Hurdle 2 Miles 10 yards, and other events with horse names and entries for 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. races. Includes Ascot Thousand, Queen’s Handicap, and Greensborough Handicap with a large field of contenders.
Tenders invited for 1800 cords of Mountain Gum firewood in 6 ft lengths. Wood to be under specified diameter and stacked for measurement near the Cloncurry Power House. Deliveries 100 cords monthly for three months, then up to 65 cords monthly, never over 760 cords per year. Tenders due by 10 am Monday 26 August 1046. M. O. Callaghan, Shire Clerk.
A Friday night dance at Shir Hall offers good music and dancing. Admission is 2 shillings with 80 pre paid rolls available to support the choir or club.
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