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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
3
Wanderers defeated Stars 6-1 as Driscoll and Prideaux starred for the Wanderers while Br Edwards and Pratt scored for the Stars. The match featured back and forth action with Wanderers pulling clear after early defense and late goals amid heavy play by both teams.
In a rough 11-5 game Town Seniors edged Brothers as play swung between end lines. Susgee Falted W sparked a tie chance while Valens and Fraser contributed as the ball moved across the field and a 35 yard sprint helped refine the score.
Report outlines Mount 1SA Rugby League tour to Barcaldine and Winton in July with 16 players on the outward trip. It lists travel by motor bus from Mir, stops at Cloncley and Kynuna, meals in Longreach, and matches in Barcaldine, Winton, and other towns. A selection of 16 players is named for representation.
A shaky performance marked the latest Crate Stewart Cup event with Fer Carries and Gorries leading a sparse field. The play showed little cohesion as key players struggled and commentators noted wasted chances. Participants listed include DPAGAE Moamenta Cook Fri Stone Davies and others from Bexley Deland and nearby clubs.
The report highlights Mer 6 8 CheCoygho as winner of the Pantraphy with mp for the 6 holes and ¢ Bown as runner up. It notes George as a promising new player showing concentration and practice. The committee aims to prepare the Unka in excellent condition and invites members to attend the competitions and visit town on the 10th for the Palize Ball memorial event.
The report lists numerous players and scores from a golf meet labeled Ohote atvolke handicap and Hay competition. Mr A J Simin wins the Hay event while Clonoway's Ball of Balls is runner up in a fragmentary, period tone summary of a local club day.
A garbled notice describes a dance event with timing and seating details. It mentions a dance beginning at a set time and a list of participants or roles, but the text is incomplete and hard to interpret. No clear names, places, or outcomes are discernible.
A fragmented description recalls a ballroom event with musicians and dancing. Mentions a crowd, decor, and a sense of movement as attendees depart and reappear. The piece references a family scene including two elder daughters and a return from a journey with accompanying figures.
Four people died in a Sydney to Brisbane road crash near Goodna as a high truck collided with a car. The victims included George Guts 48 a Day farmer, Joseph Brora 11 a student, Mrs Benetvie 9 and Trebln 2 with others injured. Police reported a skid and windscreen slicing incident on Forest Road.
Fragmentary report records Towneville victory by a wide margin over Webb in a local contest. The text mentions dates, people named Webb and Hamson and a figure near 81 to 1767, with scattered references to places like Brisbane and numbers such as 3283.
Labour won the Willinots by election after the distribution of preferences. The tally stood 1187 for Labour and 11188 for opponents. The deciding factor was Watson’s independent preferences enabling Labour to gain the seat.
Prime Minister Mensien confirms abolition of double telegram rates on Sundays and holidays across Australia. Telegrams will be charged a uniform rate of 1d per word, ending interstate leading duties. Officials say the reform applies day and night nationwide.
Gordon Roberts McKay and Julius Arthur Talbot were sentenced yesterday in Auckland. McKay received three years for a spurious interference offense, Talbot 18 months, both on executive terms.
London reports indicate officials discuss a tentative posturing on the Soviet frontier and a pending response from a Western alliance regarding a non aggression pledge. The debate centers on guarantees for northern Europe and the Russian border as diplomats seek a timely resolution.
A fragmentary report mentions a contract signed without a clear majority. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but action occurred in Canberra on a Friday with unspecified parties and terms.
A government inquiry revealed a contract for the bydinoy best octiles auditions was signed by an official from the Public Works Department and approved by Parliament. The inquiry heard that the contract was signed in the afternoon and disputed who authorized it, with the director general of works denying involvement.
About 2,500 workers in Sydney resumed work on Monday after a compulsory conference resolved to refer their dispute to an early Arbitration Court hearing. The strike had affected 198 vogue drive and other involved lines, with contention over a dispute totaling roughly 120,000 pounds.
The program lists Fourth Olio at 2 pm with entrants like Karai Enze Koopome Lithiyih Peestst Tasly Wolawa Li Ravan Grass Ol Bilin Spent Golden Sil ver Mas Dlantena Tust Digiaon and Purlongs racing 284 yards. Second Division follows at 2 30 pm featuring Blandin Plain rey Ram hun Allea Fuiaon and others. A Third Division event is noted for 7 Turloyen 840 with numerous runners including Dowm Perse Munush Star and High Mooreh.
Fragmented OCR item lists names and divisions with unclear roles. Mentions Kant Kure Furst Lord Pownshire and Second Division Gay Haven plus Walford Shp ery Mint Burwind Realhestt Dawn Persse Hoo lwjak. lacks coherent event details or dates.
A chaotic list of horse names, jockeys, and race details appears for a racing meeting at Warwick Farm. The fragment mentions Trial Hurdle events, Puriongs, Novice races, and various horses like Cruistus, Olive Branch, and Bold Bob among others, with times and entries scattered.
Fragmented list of horse or team names and events with unclear spellings. Contains various person or entity names such as Telal Buidle Downham Grim ats Norcery Valor Opportuniat Norsery Flies Calryin Wintsiee George's River Handcap and others. Overall unreadable event details and outcomes.
Racing entries loaded for Flemington with a full program on Saturday led by the Rothany Handicap and Royal Handicap stakes. Notable horses listed include Purley Brida Dornford Weos lng Davantis Cape Rave Nevieuy tor salen and Cape Sable among others.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled roster of names and groups including Jobe, Frum and others, with unclear context. The passage resembles a damaged music or event section with numerous personal names and potential group titles, but lacks coherent structure or dates.
A jumble of words mentions Melbourne Harvester Bridge Fuel tests Deckard traps Huraleap and other unclear terms. Names like Wellington, Deckard, Gladstone appear amid uncertain phrases. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the OCR fragment.
Fragmented notice from Gloncwrry area references Beant at the 1) A and a meeting at 3 jan Thurs day with the President and Treasurer T. Jenkins. It also mentions sale of pups and business terms for Tuesday, with unclear locations and dates.
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