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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
4
A sprawling listing of horse names, handlers, and events outlines a long program across divisions and handicaps. Notable entrants include Bodin, Fox, Bodin, Ingrid Melieive, and Prince Fox with dates and venues implied, plus numerous odds, prizes, and racing terms.
Correspondence discusses the Burketown fish industry, the recent government subsidy on air freight, and refrigeration plans for ships. A deputation to the State Labour Government seeks financial aid and equipment to restart operations, with a postponement due to an executive illness.
A list of barrier positions and horse names for an upcoming Moonee Valley meeting in Melbourne. Includes numerous horses with various numbers and assigned barriers, reflecting the race program and entries for Saturday.
Public notice states Ma. ML A. Pether has commenced business as an Authorised Commission Agent to sell property or goods on behalf of others. Details list assets for sale including a Southern Crosser Plank, buggy, tyres, camping gear, cattle and other items with locations in New Parish listings. Potential sellers urged to contact for listings and commissions.
FA BRONIE and CO. thank the Cloncurry Fire Brigade and Aerodrome Fire Fighting Staff for their aid during a recent destructive fire. Gratitude is extended to those who assisted with equipment and support, including specific gear like an iron chair opener and other tools.
The New Zealand Loi and Mercantile Agency Cloncurry Branch extends appreciation to the many willing helpers who assisted in salvaging equipment from a fire on Saturday afternoon.
The Ying Doctor Service expresses gratitude to all who assisted in removing equipment during the recent VL KERR incident. Special thanks are given to Mr Banks and other thoughtful individuals for their support in waving the goods in during the incident.
A note expresses gratitude to the committee and participants for attending the session and helping with the event. It acknowledges the support of Respera and other attendees in making the occasion a success.
The Brothers club secured the premier title with a 10 to 2 victory over the Tigers. Key performers included Murphy, Oreham, Daun, and Flores who added points, while George Tayward missed several chances. Dan starred in defense and Guteridge’s running aided the backline as Brothers dominated in the second half.
O'Neill assumes management of Greenwood and Longford holdings totaling 40 200 acres with about 8 900 sheep. The properties are described as highly improved and well watered in a sub-arterial region with fodder winders, milk, and stock details noted. Shearing contractor Evans and Mapperly are referenced with finishing operations at Cotswold and Moorooka in the region.
In memory of Richard Charlen Hensley and Richard Hensley peacefully remembered by family. A July tribute notes fond memories, roving paths, and enduring love for a father and dear relative.
An OCR fragment reports a wagon incident in a town likely named Aacon or Bamdlyn. The log wagon was removed after a prolonged 10 hour event. Damaged property and unspecified injuries are noted in the chaotic phrasing of the source.
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Fragmentary notice reports a dispute over a provident bond involving parties including the Aunty and Mutat Provident Boelely. It mentions destruction of a property on an address in Brown and a referenced case number M6048. Further readable details are limited.
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