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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1936
Page
1
A detailed programme lists races including the Gallifoumbiden Handicap and Fleurba Maiden, with four and five furlong heats, nomination and acceptance prices, paddocked horses, and weights. Entries close by August 15 and weigh-ins by August 28 1994, with a whip prize and officer approvals required for all horses.
The article lists prize money for horse races including milliseconds and nominations across several events with second and third place payouts. It also records a trophy value donated by J J Boyd and Nightingale Supply Co. and notes ward movements of horses and owners within the district, with routes and owners named for stock transfers and paddock lists.
A1860s style social evening raised over £40 for the Bush Nursing Association. Music by the orchestra and dramatic turn by Mr. Sowerfield complemented supper and novelty dances, with numerous attendees from Mayfield, Glenbar, Colwell, and Sydney among others supporting the event.
The document names committee members J Grant H Grant N Crvinn P Dawn Ty Moore I Hom AL J Hensley LL Lather C Ball BW and others with J A Lisson lag as treasurer and J A Bailey Esq as secretary keeping formal records for the group.
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