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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
2
Burdments for WHT foc igh and Blackheath six, with a limited number of vacant posts. Early station advised. Schools' Association Be. T Campbell secretary Queen Street, City Mutual Building Brisbane.
Small old ad notes cabbages for sale at 12 shillings a cart bag one pound cash with order direct from L Prichard Broughton Farm Charters Towers indicating farm produce sale terms and location.
Notice declares the only public road through Harewood Holding known as 93 Toomoon is the main route from Urandangio to Dajaba. It warns that using private roads on this holding without permission will lead to prosecution. Signed G H Milligean.
A brief notes that the livewire carrier performs reliably across varied distances and conditions, emphasizing flexibility and efficiency in transport or messaging. It highlights endurance, consistency, and readiness for rapid deployment.
Persons found trespassing or interfering with stock of the Rock lands Holding will be Prosecuted. R. MILLER, Manager.
All persons entering Tommy's Creek must give notice at the Homestead. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on this holding without authorization will be prosecuted, says K. Barton.
Notices warn Woodcutters and others not to enter Sheep Paddocks on Mindie and Mapperly or face prosecution for shooting or trespassing. Mrs L and Guts Our referenced in the alert.
Councillor Danald Walker addressed a recording of a Mines Office visit with Chairman Power and Shire Clerk O Callaghan. He declared I do not have faith in Mr Biltons worn, referencing Don Walker an ex MLM employee and Mount Isa Mines General Manager C Z Morton as a well respected figure in the district.
A dense list of entries for Melbourne racing events including the Murray Hurdles over 2 miles 20 yards and the Manumbar Handicap over 1 mile 59. Tempe Chief Virile Red Adler Prince Danilo and many other horses are named among acceptances and race divisions. The program also lists Epsom Cup entries and Parkdale Welter divisions with numerous horses and riders across divisions.
A compiled list shows Sydney race acceptances across multiple events including a three year old mile race with contenders such as Decorse Canéenlo Bon of Persia My Hero Green and Gold Mono fram Prince Consort Core, and a 7 furlong Warwick Stakes with entries like Bernborough Craigie Abbewilly Magnificient Silver Link Blyth and others.
A new Dancing Academy has started in Cloncurry with classes every Tuesday evening from 8 to 10.30. Instructors Mesars J. Connelly and R. Waddups invite all dancing enthusiasts to join. Music is provided by an amplifying system loaned by Mr. Bill Burford.
Dr R C Kalter deputy chairman of the Cloncurry Shire Council urged a north west Queensland water conservation scheme at the Local Government Conference in Brisbane. He proposed building a series of large dams on rivers feeding the Gulf of Carpentaria with a projected cost under £25 000 each to secure rainwater, boost development, and raise land values. The plan was praised as the conference’s standout address and printed for distribution across shires in Queensland.
Father’s Day plans include Ganday with Aridas as Carmel Powers returns to Cloncurry for a motor trip with her father and sister Sheila to Byd ney next week. Wr. D. Lynch and Mrs. Lynch travel back from Brisbane after attending the Local Authority Conference. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Taylor return from Brisbane and Townsville. Stebrin arrives Sunday and stays with Mrs. Lang for a few weeks.
The program lists horses across divisions with names such as Flying Bomb Gold Arab Veloz Noble Queen War Burt and Master Nonango in division events. Other entries include Flying Admiral and Parisian with lineups across 1 mile 87 yards and 7 furlongs amid a wide field of contenders.
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