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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
1
Meeting details list races at Galliffoli Maiden Handicap and Anzia Open Handicap with four and five furlong events. Prize money and nomination acceptance fees noted, plus additional purse for non prepaid horses.
A 1946 Queensland racing notice sets pacing rules for entries at Brisbane with paddock deadlines July 10 and August 28. Townsville patient Jean Nicholu, 17, flown to Brisbane for treatment after coal crossing injuries, is at Mater Hospital.
A plane piloted by Melrose and carrying A J Campbell crashed near Moelfion Creek, about a mile south of Melton township, around 4 50 Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses report a sudden explosion and wreckage as both men were killed instantly, with Melrose having been urged to cancel the flight due to bad weather.
Geneva report states press photographer Stefen Lux died Friday night after a self inflicted gunshot wound amid a disturbance at the League of Nations Assembly. An X ray showed two bullets in his chest, one from wartime service.
Forgan Smith received a warm welcome on his Brisbane return yesterday afternoon reported amid mixed comment. The Premier, lighter by weight, faced criticism of the Governments trade policy with Japan while the Prime Minister avoided comment on Smith's remarks. In Sydney he called the whole enterprise rotten and stupidly conceived. Officials suggested talks with Japan may resume. if no change soon Australia could adopt a protectionist plan for Japanese silk and goods.
England beat Australia 12 to 7 in Brisbane with a strong second half display. England led five four at half time as wet weather constrained both sides and cramped Australia’s open style while England’s backs handled the ball better.
The Labour Daily Standard announced yesterday that it will shut down. The noon edition said that issue would be the final publication, marking the first official note that cessation was likely.
Sydney reporters note Greenger a weight carrying jumper collapsed and died during a Randwick morning gallop. The horse had previously won a hurdle race at the same meeting carrying 19/12, underscoring the tragedy in a high profile racing day.
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