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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
2
Mount Inwill team trips to the Queenland Country Week Carnival led by L. O’Neil and players J. H. Gerdiger M. Mather A Wolfs L. Wabb G. Wilk J. Bamford D. Williams. The squad aims to counter strong showings from rival metro teams as it builds on recent practice and matchups.
Fragmentary ad lists a for sale notice offering perhaps two well used items described as Senos h and Wace Iron. It suggests immediate delivery and appears to be an old notice likely from a local newspaper page segment. The readable fragments indicate a sale of ironware with quick delivery.
A garbled item notes a game or event involving eight ducks and one drake, with a mention of Hall and an office. The fragmentary text suggests a club or meeting reference but lacks clear actions, dates, or participants.
The Closcury Assalla announces its annual race meet to be held on the 4th and 6th November in Latctfokw. Entries open for all standard races and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Local officials urge participation and spectators to attend.
Poor conditions affected a Sunday rifle event with cold wind at 300 yards. Jim Grey led with a strong 4 incl. a mint score, while Martyr Junior and Young Robat Mick Mfortye showed promise. Don John returned and Bob Jordan impressed as the Bard 300 arena faced doubt about a key contender.
Barketown Turf Cub hosts its annual meeting on Sep 10 and 11 1948 featuring maidens and handicaps. Races include Maiden Hack Plate Sut 2, Lying Handicap, Wichplion Handicap, Trial Stakes, Synnott Murray Scholes Handicap, Batchelors Dag, Publican’s Purse, Afternoon Tea, District Plate and Consolation Handicap with nominations from district bred horses and prize allocations noted.
Rules exempt rule 62 require Minimo weight 16st. Only strict-bred horses start. Nominations are due by 12 NOON on the Tot August 184K with tests. Entries refused if not accompanied, with penalties for late or incomplete submissions.
A dense list of racing entries and acceptances features numerous horse names and affiliations. The fragment mentions Sydney acceptances and a cascade of horses, owners, and venues, with varied odds decimals and race tags. Key entities include high planet and star listings, plus multiple named horses and locations in a bleak OCR read.
A dense list of racing entries and acceptances for Melbourne events including Mating Handicap hurdles at various venues. The document names horses such as Fury Ui viv, Meprisal, Calando, Star Port Jalna, and others alongside locations like Williamstown and Mount Howitt, with tentative times and course notes dispersed throughout.
Fragmented readable names and division labels show Brisbane six divisions with numerous horse or race entries. Absent clear outcomes, locations, or dates, only scattered participant names and uncertain event structure remain.
Wanted malt tale of fixed outta. Any number i 1020. Will pay im and Send wex, nee, coudling to. 2. CARLY, Box 14, Sloccurry, Or Up thi Ome0.
The readable parts mention aching joints and energy for daily tasks. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. The rest is garbled text with no coherent facts or names to summarize into a dated/located item.
Townsville rover Mr. Jay Whitman seeks work at Tintex with Mano as Gardener and site sitter for Homestead at Lawn Mi station. Apply to Messrs F. A. Brodie & Co. Pty. Limited, Cloncurry. St Andrews Anglican Church service schedule lists Holy Communion and Sunday events for June. Reverend R. W. Marton noted.
Scattered notes show people from Julia Creek and Cloncurry preparing for weekend events. J Anderson and Carlton travel to Richenond while old friends reunite during the trip. Harold Walters, postmaster, plans to attend races and return to his parents. Mr Barion and Mrs Brooks also appear in holiday contexts with mentions of extended visits in the South.
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