Doncaster Handicaps and Sydney Cup Fifth Acceptances
The note lists the fifth acceptances for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. Tun is scheduled to run on Saturday and on Monday.
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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
5
The note lists the fifth acceptances for the Doncaster Handicap and Sydney Cup. Tun is scheduled to run on Saturday and on Monday.
A clipped Brisbane racing notice and Sydney acceptance hints surface in Rural Press pages. The fragment mentions Q T C races, Brisbane and Sydney references, and a sporting note among friends.
Racing enthusiasts anticipate a standout Mount Tsai event with genuine nominations and possible marks to break. The track is in fine condition after recent dust and improvements, with visiting trainers expected to be pleased by the upgrades and the committee’s efforts.
The article notes Sparkling Hock and his Long-Ledger team after a Sunday night tennis gathering. Reportedly they enjoyed song and supper hosted by a man with a Scotch accent and a mouth organ. It asks who the two ladies were that they helped across a flooded Leichhardt area toward Alle Springs in the early hours.
The report covers the week ending Saturday in March for Mines Limited. Dry ore milled 704 tons and bullion produced 650 tons. Bullion at Townsville and in transit 2259 tons. Zinc concentrates produced 227 tons. Zinc concentrates at Townsville and in transit 10,296 tons. Average number of men employed 61.
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