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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
3
Racing program lists handicaps across various events at Glencurry, including 4 furlong races with stakes and penalties. Entries note horses not winning above specified values and prize rules with second horse penalties and starting terms.
Nominations close Monday 49th July at Sp after Leilavile Handicap with farewell weight timings noted. Weights announced Friday 47th July and posted 20 minutes after Leilavale Handicap. Secretary Macdonald of Jon.
The MAPPERLY CLUB BCE announces a race meeting at Cloncary Racecourse on Friday 17 July 1936. Ma iden Handicap, Hospital Handicap, and Ambulance Handicap offer funds of £4, £5, and £4 respectively with second horses awarded varying sums. Nominations and acceptances incur 5 and 3 percent fees, with 2 percent on acceptance.
Ulube officials announce nomination details for finals at Glencurry Hub with listed clubs and towns. Nominations close July 13 at 5 pm with finals slated for July 17 including permits and by law requirements.
In the Our Day column a debate over Anzac Day on 26 April stirs controversy. The League argues the day should honor returned soldiers, while authorities push for broader holiday use and other weekends. Governor Sir Leslie Wilson’s papers and warnings appear amid commentary on wartime observances.
The She ahows Association met at 3.30 p.m. in the Shire Hall with Mesdames Shute, Keyes, Hobson, Whitty and others present. The secretary was instructed to tell Mrs Crowther the large telephone bill came from the C. W. A. line at the President’s residence. Funds are very low, with talk of a future sports event to raise money.
Areas ranging from 45 to 185 square miles will open for Pastoral Lease on August 12, 1996 at 1:00 am near Cloncurry for a 0 year term with annual rents of 6 shillings per square mile. Mining lease application No 8004 for The Honey Bee area, eight acres, lodged with Mount Isa Mines Limited, to be heard August 17 at 10 am at Cloncurry Warden Court.
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