Cloncurry Racing Notes Highlight Early 1900s Stars
In 1911 the district saw record thoroughbreds arrive as Eugene Monaghan brought stock from Loliworth and Tara formed a stud at Quilalar Downs. Notable horses include Lydd by Roburn and Yuma by Nevada, with riders and owners such as J Grant and W H Carter. The piece chronicles local figures like Ted Quirna, Phil Leonard, Johnny McDonald, Frank Murphy, and R J Magoffin, noting wins, hijinks, and eventual dispersal of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abercorn
Harry Allman
Lord Kelpie
Ted Quirna
Phil Leonard
Clayton Bros
Farley
Joe Condon
Coolullah Station
Oondoorco
Bill Leighton
Mining News
Wan Lydd
Roburn
Qondooroo
Ramesays
Kuridale
Muehiola
Brisbane
J. Grant
Johnny McDonald
K. Wire
Johhny
Frank Murphy
Yootha
Frank
Davie
Pendler
Freddie
Eurasian
Yuma
W. H. Carter
Carbine
Nevada
Jessie
Vulcan
Carandotta Station
Cloncurry
Croydon Way
Harry Lopdell
R. J. Magoffin
Ardbrin
Harold Walters
Antoinette
Kurgan
Linmoor
Tom Wall
Davie Day
Eugene Monaghan
Loliworth
The
Towers
Tara
Mesers Keyes
Chaplain
Woodstock
Lord Kelple
Quilalor
Dressiz K
Golden
Ordained
Abercorns Corrected Cloncurry Sporting History Letter
Mr E G Leader recalls Cloncurry racing figures from 50 years ago in a letter to Abercorn. He mentions Lamplight, Lamplighter, Intruder, Jack Golden, Come On, Burdekin, Forest King, Torpedo, Crazy Jane, Lunatic, Vanguard, Half Moon, and local owners such as Billy Carter, Tommy Rivetts, Harry Hulbert, George Keyes, and Jim Nolan. He urges shared memories and continued interest in early sporting history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Leader
Cloncurry
Abercorn
Lamplight
Aright
Richmond Downs
Old Intruder
Tommy Rivetts
Forest King
Torpedo
Billy Carter
Richmond
Crazy Jane
Lunatic
Feehan
Donors Hill
Vanguard
Half Moon
Tommy Nolan
Jim Nolan
Cobb and Co
Death of Mr Jus Dawson in Tal Tal McKinlay area
An inquest and local report detail the death of Mr Jus Dawson while repairing a windmill with another man near McKinlay. He collapsed after a fall. a stroke is suspected. Funeral at McKinlay drew vast local attendance with uniformed V D C members, a volley, and Rev Crowe officiating. He had served in France with the Fira ALF and left a wife, two sons, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinlay
McKinlay V.D.C
H. C. Maxwell
P. A. Back
K. Miles L. G. Simpson
L. Bode
R. Green
R. Kohn
Bro. Crowe
Cloncurry
Tehre
Queensland
Mt Lansborough
Tal Tal
Cloncurry ACF Members Hold A Meeting
At the Cloncurry branch of the Australian Comforts Fund meeting in the Rest Room on Tuesday June 1, the treasurer announced a profit of £68 10s 3d from the Battle Station Appeal concert and dance in the Shire Hall. Votes of thanks were given to organizers and contributors including Miss Reid, Lieut Hardy, and Sisters of St Josephs Convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clon Curry
Australian Comforts Fund
Shire Hall
Battle Station
Sergeant Foley
Sisters of
St Josephs Convent
Miss Reid
Mra Pletcher
Evans
Scrine
Drome
Lieut Hardy
Bulley
Coal Industry's Bright Outlook for Postwar World
The article argues coal will drive future industry after the war, powering plastics, nylon, and other derivatives. It envisions plastics becoming widespread in homes and furniture, new medical uses from coal derivatives, and coal-based insulators for high tension lines, shaping a brighter industrial era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Germany
Australian luncheon hails Allied Tunisian victory step
Ernest Fisk of Amalgamated Wireless in Sydney lauds progress against Hitler and Tojo during a luncheon by the Australian American Cooperation Movement. He credits early Dunkirk era LAF cadets and notes remarks by Andre Brenee for the French and R. S. Conrow for the American community, praising enduring ties to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Tojo
Ir Ernest Fisk
Amalgamated Wireless (Aurtrelasig) Ltd
Sydney
Australian—American Cooperation Movement
Bir
Ernest
Dunkirk
LAF
Andre Brenee
R. 8. Conrow
England
Coal’s Role Seen Expanding in Postwar Life
An optimistic view from chemists about coal expanding its use in future daily life. The article emphasizes coal’s central role in rebuilding industry and energy after the war and predicts growing demand for coal in various applications.
Threat to Freedom Warns of Bureaucratic Growth in Australia
Eric Spooner UAP member for Robertson warned that bureaucratic expansion threatens freedom of action and press in Australia. He argued government overreach shifts power to administrators, reducing public accountability and risking democratic control. He urged ministerial control and return of powers to elected officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Spooner
U.ap
Robertson
Spooner
Tom
Australia
Meeir
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edkins Marsh & Co. Ltd
Edkins Marsh
Edkins Marsh & Company Ltd
Julia Creek
Carrar, Ilfracombe
Cloncurry Sporting
Tranby Lad
Keyes-Chaplain
Quilalar
Mirades
George Sawtelle
Byromine
Malster
Jack Doherty
Scriber
Bob Nixon
Willam Chaplain
Jessie K
L.K
Owen Griffiths
Jeasie K
Viv
Cyril
Ghemisia
de Wits
de Witt
MR Jus Dawson
Cloncurry A.C.F
Mesdymes Morrison
Boyna
Rodmond
Bradley
Gough
Peo" McGillivray
Hensley
Miss Tier
Hfi Mellefont
Mesdames Brown and
Taylor
Mesdames Redmond and
McGillivray
Miles ‘Lier
Redmond Wikked Iit
Hubner
Dunducn
Bre Us
J. B. Barden Tidydy
al Funger
Don Fraser
J. Lowuchson Kirde
A. Bockdaie
Botovway
Mie Orr
Mr Redmana
USA
St Joseph's School
Kruschen
Kruschen Salis Ora
LGR
Ce Ee Ata Ash
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