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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
4
A crowded page lists numerous horse names, owners, and bets across Sydney events, highlighting notable ponies and racing lines such as Bed Lads Royal Ret, Winsome Beauty, Royal Show entries, and Royal Monarchy standings. The material reads as a catalog from a racing meet with many consignments and prices, naming venues and participants in a dense lineup.
Melbourne racing lists acceptances and entries across thoroughbred fields. Sires and horse names appear with owners and trainers, including events at Kempton and Port Cathay. The page notes numerous horse pedigrees such as Gold ogee, Figaro, and Royal Navy, with handicap details and divisions reflected in a dense catalog of entries.
A dense list of Brisbane racing acceptances and entries features many horse names, handlers, and divisions. Notable names include Robyn Lynette Temperate Gloria and The Novelist Dancing Bsertan, with divisions such as Second Div and Novice 6 Furs. The fragmentary text reads like a catalog of entrants, odds, and race classifications across multiple events.
Wanderers beat Rovers 9 6 in a rugged match noted for heavy forward play and strong backline defense. Dempsey and Shaw spearheaded Wanderers’ late surge while Heyward and Kane provided early momentum. Supporting plays from the Shaws and the Vine post keenly tested the Rover defense.
The report outlines results from a golf event with players scoring in the 40s and 50s, mentions the Dewar’s Cup and whisky prizes, and notes standout performances by Fred and Jim Latchford. Captain Scott’s team and other named participants are referenced, along with weather and course conditions affecting play.
Fragmented OCR text records a local meeting with names including Mendamas CA Y Isheaton, A. E. George, J. Sowell, J. Land, J. Materan, Mrs. Crowther, Mrs. Sterne, Mrs. George, and others. It mentions formation of a division, treasury discussions, fundraising for Children’s Fund, and arrangements for annual races in November, plus a vote of thanks and an expenses approval.
An undaunted lookout recounts the peril faced by the White Star liner as icebergs and field ice were sighted near 42 degrees North. Eleven lifeboats were launched and the hull was breached as the ship's bow tore into the perilous Atlantic, leading to a tragic loss of life amid the doomed voyage.
Fragmentary report notes Captain Windfield and runners in a wind affected event. Mentions J Gee Mooke, King, Bob Jordan, and a 200 and 300 yard effort with unclear scoring, along with mentions of other team performances and equipment.
At 1.20 p.m. a local Methodist church service or event is noted involving Clancurry and Brewing Hervinn Ton Minter-We mw Maring. The readable fragment confirms a community church time and location with names tied to local church activity.
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