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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
3
A fragmented list outlines acceptances for Brisbane events with numerous entries such as Lumoinom ox Atrsine Vegaler and Amaro Bonilon. The dense catalog mentions horses, jockeys, venues, dates like 4/14 and 4/2, and venues including Cleveland, Marlo, and Abbey. The text reads as a racing program shuffle with names, odds, placements, and associations scattered throughout.
The note discusses a beauty contest titled "paitens" at TowneNit fawn ye amette and mentions a 6.0 score win by Anthem and Lit Pick’s anticipated performances. It highlights the racing events and praise for the contestant and associated Odysian figures, with references to the 19,000 sine duns and district.
A notice announces a meeting of the shareholders of Groncvery necreations Pty scheduled for Sunday in May 1048 at Hiro Hall. Attendees include Econ Al Rirwelie and Ardiora, with Siena and Caliagiun named as officers or participants.
Classified notice lists a wanted person or item with partial details. It mentions Homestead and a law station context, plus an address or contact for application and payment details.
A garbled list of names and race references appears to document acceptances and entries for horse racing events in Sydney. The text mentions various horses, trainers, and venues, with scattered dates and nods to events like Mile and juvenile stakes, though much is illegible.
The readable portion mentions trucks and escorting at a station with unclear names and dates. The fragment lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities to form a definitive summary or headline.
A long list of acceptances for Melbourne races including hurdles over two miles and mile events. Names such as Ruth Jess, Lord Gavi, Hurdle divisions, and various horses and syndicate entries are shown, reflecting entries for multiple race categories and potential contenders.
The report highlights a notable performance by a player named Brenentea and team members including Nod Magy and Jin Bow. It notes a 67 score and a strong showing by the club in a late-season event. Additional details describe struggles of nearby competitors and a solid finish by the club.
Coverage of the MT 184 Race Club picnic meeting held on a dry day under mixed weather conditions. Proceedings included donations to the May Day Fund, strong attendance, and a notable Mt. 1M Siger Band performance.
Correspondence reports a contentious raffle drawing at a Cloncurry gathering. A tentative winner list sparked accusations of impropriety and delays, with further numbers drawn and calls for refunds to ticket holders.
A clipped notice lists officials for the Cloncurry St Patrick’s Day Race Club meeting held May 22 1948. Names include starter J Lamy committee members Bult Kalter Quinn O Cabnehan Hehnerr de Warren Pitageraid Puritl Anderson Adler and others with measurements and arrangements recorded.
Race programme lists multiple handicap events with nominees and odds including Sif Megan Marae Fut from 9 and Four Furions 20 to 2 Firut Hark Handicap. Other entries include Second Hack Handicap and Farewell Hack Handicap with horses such as Yor Hora and Henge 1 Ya. Final notes show open flutter and furlong nominations and starting times.
Public notice references Navico ta borouy and permission for constriction of a passage near Fullarton area. It describes parcel Me Kinny lot No 2000 with boundaries and access rights, referencing by laws of the council and government authorities and listing affected boundaries and equipment requirements.
A report from Longreach notes a plan to attend a Show Meeting hampered by transport shortages. Descriptions mention scarce railway service and high motor travel costs per mile. The piece references local stations near Longreach and the Queensland Apple and Pear Board’s promotional notice.
Parish notes outline Sunday May services at Cloncurrey St Andrews Church of England Cloncurrey with Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning and evening worship times listed with Rev. R W Morton in charge and a hall code for communion.
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