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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reveals a report of aerial tourists after a Sunday sighting. It notes a plane encountered trouble and the crew or passengers may have been displaced. Details are unclear due to damaged text but reference to a travel team and a late morning event remains.
A noisy racing meet features grass fed races with multiple handicaps and prize money. Key events include the Club Handicap and Novice Handicap with purses around £4 to £8, and a Farewell Handicap noted among other entries and nominations.
The notice outlines betting paddock rules for the Farewell Handicap event with penalties for late or improper entries. Nominations close May 26 1994 at 4 pm with fees and pedigree details required. Riders must wear suitable riding attire and amateur riders require approval from stewards.
Fragmentary note describes distress and confusion tied to a weary day. The speaker mentions pills and a desire for relief, implying a struggle with thoughts and a wish for calmer moments. Details are unclear but convey emotional strain.
The meeting reviews a rough session with disputes over player restraint and discipline. Officials discuss suspensions and warnings while planning future fixtures including junior and charity matches and a financial report.
Quamby residents report on a village cricket match with Brillant Lowng and Melding securing a narrow win for Quamby. The piece also notes upcoming events, school sport activity, first aid demonstrations, ambulance staffing, and local transport arrangements amid community life and minor accidents.
Fragmented OCR story hints at a parade or event titled Mystery of Ghonenpey with references to reporters, a station, and a local driver. It mentions a notable figure Mr Henkley and possibly Towtween’s article, with stray terms like Geeliilal and Latelabart, suggesting a local feature drawn from an unclear scene.
Local brief notes announce subscription option for Mitsa and Wouthers News with emphasis on continued access to community updates and special features. Readers are urged to subscribe to receive timely reports, events, and neighborhood notices.
Notice warns that Parsons coloring in LAN LAK area and Tommy's Greek are involved in acts including fence cutting and driving stock under a holding with no authority. It states prosecution without respite to persons, signed A. Banton.
A serious accident occurred on Tuesday near Kort Ganelenting moa involving multiple residents. One person sustained severe injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance while others received treatment. police and emergency crews controlled the scene and investigated the incident.
Queensland tourism pushes Winter season ads through posters, newspapers and wide window displays in Melbourne Sydney and other capitals. Officials plan interstate posters in Hobart Darwin and New Zealand with a Queensland bureau rep in Melbourne to boost visitor traffic during winter.
An advertisement announces motor repair services at the rear of Huboer's Motors in Weacurry. All work is guaranteed.
The notice reports the death of a man near Toquaville in the Me Veet Wola region with references to a long Nova trail, his wife and son, a move to Cloncurry, and months of guest hosting. The article mentions a funeral in London and an expression of sympathy to the wife, mother and brother.
Event notes indicate a racing day with several horses and purses listed, including placements and sums such as £9 and £6 8, plus a dinner for visitors. The card mentions two events on Tuesday and Thursday at Nominnat with public attendance and a social gathering hosted by Mrs Gulryela and Hobe.
The Cloncurry Racing Club outlines three handicap races with prize money and entry rules. First ace to slat a Span Hack Handicap offers £5, second prize etc. Second Race Leilawale Handicap offers £7 with £2 from prize for second. Third King's Birthday Handicap offers £10 with £2 from prize for second and a mile plus distance.
Fourth race mentions a 3.45 start time for a maiden hurdle with a £6 prize, second place £4, all horses with no hurdle experience eligible, distance 2 miles, each horse 44 stone, acceptance and conditions noted.
The document outlines stewards authority to approve or reject horses, minimum weights in various handicaps, and that horses race under registered names. It lists handicapper authority, nomination deadlines, required fees and descriptions, weights to be declared at 10 am on June 4 1991, and penalties for one or multiple wins. It notes permits required for starts and mentions a consulation handicap.
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