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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1946
Page
2
Fragmentary sale note shows an address Box 4 Dajarna and scattered items. The readable text mentions purchase options and a vague contact path but details are unclear. The record captures a garbled for sale snippet with missing names and concrete items.
The notice lists prize results including Humrper and 3ed prize winner at the Creek event, with names W. A. Julia Greek and Nonda among participants.
Unclear OCR text shows Cloncurry Stores R. Cann manager conducting a public inquiry or notice. Names and specifics are garbled but reference to local shop and official oversight appear. No clear date or outcome provided.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous names and scores such as Cloverney Ake 200 Quimby 200, Terney 120, Chibuiyn 300, zie 245, Gillbst M4, Hayabb 900, Morbon 278, Duchwas 83. Reads like partial sports scoring or player tallies with missing context.
The Central Hotel public room is open with tariffs listed for permanent boarders at 2 pounds 5 shillings and casual at 2 pounds 10 shillings. Balcony rooms are advertised as airy and comfortable for visitors, promising a home away from home.
Melbourne acceptances list for the upcoming meeting at Clarendon and Colchester with horses under trial and stakes. Includes names such as Hereward, Tilly Buck, Prince Chaves, Chinquiney Milghit, Mata, Huntingevis, New Warr, Phaeton, and Captain Webb. Also features maidens and fetlocks with various distances and qualifying notes for the Hurdles and Mandicap events.
The notice recalls the death of J Gannon a prisoner of war who died in Singapore while in Japanese captivity during World War II aged 98. It mentions a memorial silence at a Star Picture Show and records his previous life in Jujula Creek with early schooling and university studies. The piece also notes sympathy to his bereaved family and marks a Six Division Kandicap event with names and placements.
A damaged notice fragment outlines an exemption application for Mount Billot Limited by Ste Billotor regarding copper and iron ore claims at Cloncurry and Mirwirt Oxide fields. It lists dates for wardens court objections on January 24 1948 and related hearing times, with several divisions and unrelated handicap items following.
Sydney race meeting features two year old events with 5 furlongs races, Flying WandiCap and related stakes, plus a Flying Cloud High Fuel sprint. Notable horses include Winged Victory, Golden Sapphire, Last Bay, and Royal Jonette in various handicap divisions. Other entries cover novice and welter classes with multiple named horses and weights, as the Sydney Turf Club organizes the program.
Christmas week brought warm greetings as residents share tidings, gifts, and visits. Mr James Brienhyt highlights a splendid Santa Claus event and church services were well attended with many messages sent to relatives. Local families travel or host over the holiday, with Mrs Fairbank and others missing in town and many arrivals joining relatives for festive time.
Fragmentary note mentions Mo dislanee and Jone 1 fron shart. No clear event or actions. Entities are unclear. no verifiable people or organizations identified.
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