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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1936

Page

3

Winton Diggers Race Meeting Promises Big Purses

The annual meeting of the Winton Diggers occurs Friday in Splupday, with Friday Sth and 6th listed and added money totaling £850. It is touted as one of the best Chewers ace foettings in Ogeenvland, inviting horseowners to join. Mr J. R. Gulley of Prince of Wales Motel Cloncurry will provide a programme for interested owners. See notice in mislasue.

Ogeenvland Horn uMwnere J. RB Gulley Prince of

St Patrick Races Adjourned Due to Rain

The St Patrick's races were forced to adjourn after heavy rain made the course unfit for racing. The committee postponed to next Saturday March 2 with a large turnout expected from town and country.

Patrick’'y

Boxing tournament benefits hospital at Shire Hall

A boxing event at Shire Hall last Thursday drew a bumper crowd including many women and youths. Organised by J A Macdonald for hospital funds, the show raised about £17 after prizes. The main bout Moran defeated Williams in a fierce 5 round contest with Moran praised for stamina and tactics.

Shire Hall Limes J. A. Macdonald

Brisbane and Keppel Bye Elections Nominated Candidates

Nominations closed for Brisbane and Keppel bye elections with candidates listed as Brisbane J A Minn G W Marta and E G Cooper Young and Keppel Dy Baul TB Hasing Pascue and others amid political contest and party affiliations. Police raid brisbanes night shops uncovering betting materials and seizing papers before dispersal of crowds.

Wool Sales in Brisbane Show Steady Demand and Price Rise

Telegraphic news from Brisbane reports a large wool sale with an excellent lot from Japan and the Continent. The market opened with widening price tendencies and strong demand for long term wools, with 42 446 bales offered and a broad competition lifting values.

Japan Cradford Amt

Hospital Jubilee Ball Aims For Notable Year End

The article notes the Jubilee Ball as a leading financial success for the year. It mentions April dash Easter Monday and expectations of strong results from the event.

Parana Park Woman Guilty in Central Pole Case

A jury found a woman in Paranalla Park guilty of obscenity in the central pole matter. The judge sentenced two men to death while another, John C. Beonet, received three years for indecent assault. The courtroom heard that the death sentence could not be carried out, pending executive action.

Byudney Howeva Leurzy sLuruley LE Biarald Phgeniey LG Macwta Malunes Lup ii Thwelli Pur Éival Wuvey Ehligged Dtwllin Paranalla Park Gentral Pole Sours Stephen Sud John CG Beonet Siilarty Ebureel

European Of Ib is London Wednesday Headlines Union Security Talks

The German government sends a representative to the Locarno Powers conference as hopes rise for a neusel zone under international police control to pacify Franco Telegrum and Germany. Britain advocates a memorandum supporting the plan for France and Britain’s security amidst European tensions. In Abyssinia, aerial operations sweep the Solard front as Gragleani’s columns push to prevent Ethiopian regrouping near Ras Desta.

Britain Germany France Pile Alead da Plug Ankitetan Lotalardavent Soulard Abyssinia Gragleani Wallans Aope Ras Desta Waa Ue- Faaled

Royal Commission on Aucity Report Delayed

The chairman Mr Ferry said on the first night that the report is not yet complete and no expected date could be given. The commission must present the report to the Premier who is away in London.

Queensland Bol Royal Commission On Aucity Ferry London

Golden Casket Drawn In Briilane Syndicate Names

Golden Casket No 440 drawn in Briilane yesterday. First brig No 25650 awarded to Brinlune Syndicate including Mra Herring WH Gren Mish W Wabinson A Waring N Tew and Alis La. Muteh, avcond went to Mackay, with Lew Wueenslaid noted for fourth.

Golden Casket Briilane Brinlune Mra Herring WH. Gren Mish W. Wabinson A. Waring N. Tew Alis la. Muteh Mackay

Floodwaters Recede as Roley River Rises at Paria

The report notes the Roley River north of Paria reaching its highest level since 1916 while the Barcoo River also rises. Except for one or two centers, the inland area sees waters receding after the high flood.

Fparcumindah Barcoo

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