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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
2
The document lists multiple handicap races with prize structures and entrants. It details Maiden Hack, Hack Handicap A and B, Flying Handicap, June Handicap, Open Hack Handicap, with prizes and conditions such as entrance fees and prize tiers for horses not winning certain amounts.
The notice outlines rules for W Q A races including permit requirements, horse nominations for races 3 and 5, rider qualifications with steward approval and proper costume, minimum handicap weights, penalties after net declarations, weight declarations after nominations, start procedures by barrier or flag, acceptance fees due by 8 p.m. Friday 20 June 1952, and committee power to amend or cancel program details with M Q R A consent. Nominations close Saturday 7 June 1952 at 8 p.m. with Mrs M W Coleman.
Friday May 23 1952 report highlights a large crowd at a Cloncurry boxing night, 18 bouts, local lads Freddie Lemson Peter Losberg Randy Hurley and Tex Mitchell impress. RAAF pilots from Townsville featured in bout lineups with several close rounds and a decisive finish for Coopa over Scott. Also notes film bill and local listings.
Fragmented text describes a debate on air service in the Kennedy Bonita area and mentions N. W. Air Service and Mr. Smith in the context of political discussions. The passage references plans, votes, and possible actions by the electorate and Kennedy representatives.
At Tuesday’s council meeting the panel accepted the health inspector nominee for forwarding to the Director of Health for approval. The move sets the stage for final confirmation pending official authorization.
Pianos expertly tuned with four rice? years experience offers free advice at GLAS Post Office Hotel in Cloncurry.
A local printing notice promotes linen marking outfits and rubber stamps at the Cloncurry Advocate Office. The advertisement urges readers to get printing done there and keep money in the West, highlighting regional business support.
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