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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
3
A chaotic OCR list details numerous horse names, owners, venues, and betting terms. The fragment mentions Brisbane acceptances and a long roster of horses such as Victory, Monarch, Star, Kept names include Laureate, Spearmond, Robe, and several odds or prices alongside venues like River Haven and Maldon.
A flood of entrants appears for Melbourne events with riders and horses named such as Vury Worthe 2 mallee 6 yar La Minto and Fortune's Patty Fevatin, alongside groups like Varuna and Neptunian, listing numerous horses, riders, and connections across the program. The field includes Royal Buccenas, Arabine, and Blanked entries, with distances noted and venues including Wangarittie and Chando.
March 14 schedule includes Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and sermon 7.30 p.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. The notice mentions a distant aviation plan and government expenditure debates linked to wartime controls and Commonwealth boards, with figures cited on costs and ongoing services.
A clumsy satirical fragment from the Cloncurry Advocate notes a referendum set for May 25 on curbing wartime government powers. It mocks politicians’ reluctance to relinquish authority while signaling public concern over rising prices, rents, and administration costs.
Racing entries listed with numerous horse names and related terms, including locations, weights, and handicaps. The readable fragment shows a long catalog of horse names, potential owners or trainers, and race terms, suggesting a pooled entry or program page.
The fragment recounts early Melbourne Cup lore with Archer ridden by Johnny Cates, vast attendance, and chaotic protests over winner identification. It notes 1841 origins, 1864 mergers, and later increases in prize money shaping the Cup into a premier event, amid conflicting reports on the final winner and protests surrounding Treacle and Nutfield.
Announcing the plan by David Jones Ltd noted by G Lloyd Somer to offer Bale men a year overseas study and exam year in London with possible work in the store. The winner would travel to England to work in the London store with accommodation and a special internship allowance.
A report details a sensational court appearance involving a Newton boy connected to a sleight of hand and counterfeit betting ring uncovered at a girls school. The boy, described in disjointed OCR, faced medical observation for behavioral concerns and was released after a first appearance. The item mentions a Shell Company and a sequence of seemingly unrelated names and events centered on timekeeping and betting networks.
A fragmentary discussion outlines proposed shifts to a new world calendar and Georgian calendar ideas. The text mentions timing, months, and a seven day week with paydays and workdays, raising questions about societal impact and calendar accuracy.
Fragmentary text suggests grants or permissions involving Italy and Austria and mentions a possible resumption of diplomatic relations. Names and details are unclear, but the note points to a historical外交 context with potential state actions and bilateral outreach.
In response to heavy vending controls and their problematic effects the public emphatically rejects the government's appeal for a percentage ratio under its jurisdiction. The language signals broad opposition and desire for restraint in control policy.
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