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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1931
Page
4
Second race scheduled for 2.40 p.m. Bracelet Handicap over six furlongs with entries including Jet Horse trophy values and Ladies named entries. Weights and club riders announced with prizes and trophies totaling around £20, including a Grazier's Cup for seven furlongs and side penalties for the Ladies race winner.
The notice outlines paddock rules for North Queensland Racing Club meetings, deadlines for horse paddock delivery by August 10 1901, and return of horses August 1931. It lists paddock fees 5 shillings per horse, care but no responsibility, no hind shoes, and rider dress code. Nominations due by August 17 1931 with weights and acceptances on race day. Public invited with entry price 2 shillings 6p.
A clipped article presents a prophetic, warlike forecast attributed to Ludendorff, detailing a global conflict involving France England Germany Austria Italy and others. It cites massive civilian casualties, air raids, naval battles, and shifting fronts across Europe, with a bleak meditation on May Day as a precursor to bloodshed and a critique of civilization’s collapse.
The Polisa Gow presided on Monday morning with cases of motor vehicle offences and licences. J A Eon faced charges for using an unregistered car. penalty included fine and costs after disputes over repairs and licensing. Other defendants, including W R Miao and Chaplin Brow, were fined for driving without plates or permits. Bowthorpe faced imprisonment terms due to breach of maintenance orders, with probation and work prospects discussed. adjournments granted for September.
The August issue promotes a large prize draw with £30 cash and 90 other prizes for readers in Australia and New Zealand. It highlights a Luke McBlues walking tour and a Kodak feature with monthly installments. Quotations from Australian and New Zealand writers are featured, plus new series and spoof reports in Aussie Polk.
A vintage health ad claims acidity drives 99 percent of indigestion with fermentation in the stomach. It promotes brisk relief after meals using a “Bisulated” Mag nesia product that neutralizes acid and calms stomach discomfort.
The Sunday Graphic notes a series of December 5 disasters across years: 1664 at Menial Straight where 54 died and Hugh Williams survived. 1770 a large vessel wreck with many aboard and Williams again the sole survivor. 1820 a coat Indep wreck near the same spot with about 90 coal miners perishing while Williams again escaped. The coincidences are cited as well known and well documented authorities.
An advertisement claims neurasthenia rises from modern stress and overwork and offers Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It asserts the pills renew blood, restore vitality, calm nerves, and relieve insomnia, headaches, and fatigue, urging nervous individuals to use the product.
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