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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
4
Friday 17th July 1936 program lists multiple races from 2 p m starting with a 4 furlong dash for £4, followed by 405 furlongs with prize £8, then 6 furlongs with £6 plus second horse stakes and conditions about horses not yet winning more than £4. Additional 4 furlong handicap event with £4 and 5 furlongs with £6, each offering second place stakes.
Nomination for all races except Final closes with secretaries of Majurra Arandangie Camooweal Roulla Julie Creek Richmond Nella Hughenden Townsville Charters Towers Winton Kynuna and Glen curry by Monday July 49. Final close 100 minutes after second last mace on Friday July 17. Weights Final declared July 5. Acceptances July 4. QAA Rules with By laws and Regulations. Minimum weight 9 stone 4. All horses must be registered and start only with a permit. Secretary Qhoncurry Fire Club and Mapperty Club.
The notice lists race events with purses and handicaps including the first race noted as starting time from AK and purse values such as Bracelet event at 4/iv. Ladiess Bracelet, club handicap at £8, and LelLAvVaLe Handicap at 5 furlongs. It specifies nomination and acceptance percentages and prize allocations for horses not winning above certain values.
Nomination for all races except Farewell to close after the Dapirra Urenceumgle Cumeoweal Boullu Julia Creek Richmomi Neui Huglencent wnaville Charters Towers Winton Kyuuna Lavil curry. Farewell nominations close 100 minutes after Leilavale Handicap. Weights for Farewell set 20 minutes after Leilavale Handicap. Rules and by laws govern entries. no horse may start without a permit. Secretary.
An official statement from the British Medical Association Queensland Branch outlines diphtheria immunisation as a preventive measure. It explains how inoculation stimulates antitoxin production, avoids illness, and is safer than using dead bacteria, with broad support from medical authorities.
Air passengers traveling to New South Wales and Victoria can save time and money using the Buller Air transport plane, flying weekly to Charleville and linking with Qantas Empire Airways planes to Sydney and Melbourne. Stops include Cunrgmiulla, Bourke and Narroming with timetables and rates at A. Brodie and Co. of Cloncurry.
Oddments from the trade report show opossum and various marsupials commanding firmer prices. Grey kangaroos wallabies and wallaroo pricing data reflect higher bids, with quality controlling value and lots moving to lead markets as auction results forecast continued strong demand and returns for trappers and shooters.
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