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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
3
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous dog names, handlers, and event notes such as novice handicaps and yard distances. The text reads like a crowded race card with many misread proper nouns including person names and places, but lacks coherent narrative or complete entries.
Update of Sydney acceptances lists multiple harness and flat racing fields. For two year olds thirty entries across classes with names such as HiepHi, Lawry Rovelta, Prairie Fick and Lucy Lordis. Three year olds include Crag Bon and Donn Muschveta with a one mile events and various handicap heats noted. A long roster of horse names appears with several stakes race entries and prize references.
A notice from CAMCOWEAL advises on general application procedures at the Pos OmMce Hotel with guidance for local stakeholders. The brief outlines eligibility steps and required documents for applicants seeking service or access in the CAMCOWEAL area.
A garbled list of horse names and entries appears for multiple stakes races including Juvenile Stakes and Park Stakes. The readable items mention several horses and potential entrants such as Noble Prince, Royal Release, Gayness, and others, but the article lacks coherent race details or outcomes.
Tenders are invited for contracts for the conveyance of mail. Details of terms and particulars of the mail services are available at the office of the Superintendent, Postal Services, Brisbane, and at the Post Office on a date in February 1950. Submissions must be received by Monday 20 February 1950. Deputy Director Boots and Telegraph.
Evening service schedules listed for January 151 at 7 48 pm for Pyoneliot and Ooedon Ross, with references to Andrews Church of England in Cloncurrary.
A Christchurch boy aged about 10 to 16 years builds a farming business, milking cows, buying equipment, and earning around £60 weekly. He trains a milking machine and operates his own tractor, selling stock and refining his venture with help from schoolmates and local suppliers.
A village rifle shoot faced gusty conditions with wind complicating the 500, 600 and 700 yard ranges. J Twible won overall with 107 points, L Windridge and N Bell posted top scores in various segments, and the event raised funds for the Central Hotel with a 20 guinea donation from Mr Mullins while club members thanked local businesses for support.
The town endures extreme heat with scattered clouds and storms easing the heat. Town residents and visitors extend holidays across Townsville and nearby towns. Many travelers plan journeys to Charter Towers, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, and Mount Isa while others visit family in Townsville and Julla Creek.
In a wet week the Bowls scene saw tight, low scoring play as Jor Bakhash edged Len Hodgson 21-20 while Bob Bakhash surprised with a 21-16 victory over Dave Patterson. Jack Fitzgerald beat Jon Anderson 21-18 and Donlery impressed in a strong display. Leaders and associates, including Mike O Callaghan and upcoming talents, vie for the title as the championship advances.
A local notice announces a 3 hour first aid class conducted by the Superintendent of the Cloveurry Centre to instruct attendees in basic emergency response and fire safety procedures. The announcement emphasizes practical hands on training and participation by residents.
A special meeting of the county council held Saturday morning January 7 adopted a resolution authorising notices on holders. The action concerns the Burke and Willewatardheds and takes steps under the Stock Route and Rural Lands Protection Acts 1961 46.
More than ten percent of working days were lost in the first quarter due to industrial disputes. NSW led with 1,710 days lost, while Victoria and Queensland recorded heavy impacts at 22,488 and 15,590 days respectively. Tasmania reported 727 days lost. Business bosses across states faced disruptions.
Auction note lists a 1938 Triumph motorcycle for sale in doubtful condition. The fragment mentions a trial and insurance policy details dated February and January with signatures from a secretary Jones.
On the station a worker named John Vridan died after several days of violent headaches and sun exposure. The deceased, reported to have suffered from sunstroke, collapsed at about 3 o clock. The cause was linked to heat and long shifts, with prior complaints noted by the oiler’s staff.
A garbled Australian weather note describes cyclonic winds across Queensland. It mentions varying effects in different regions and warnings about trees and water exposure, implying damage risk and unsettled conditions.
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