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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 24, 1946
Page
3
A dense list of Melbourne race entries and weights across divisions including Children’s Handicap and Hospital Handicap events. Notable names mentioned include Judy and Lindy Mary, with various weights and horse identifiers like Grea t Pillar and Navar o, reflecting a detailed meeting program rather than a narrative.
An item lists a sale on pants at a shop with prices and sizes, then shifts to film notes about a production titled Since You Went Away. It mentions stars Jennifer Jones and Monty Woolf, with references to Gone With The Wind producer David O. Selznick and a planned screening at the “BIO” Theatre on a June Fri day and Saturday. The clipping mixes ad copy with entertainment trivia.
The Cuddnurry Chire Council announces Victory Day celebrations on Monday June 10 1946. A public meeting of citizens and representatives of sporting life is planned for Tuesday May 28 1946 at 7 48 pm at the Blew Hast to discuss family activities and suitable commemorations. All invited to attend.
The document lists names including John V L Hogarty and Robert 8 Sh Sim as returning officer figures for a May 1986 election at the Ambulance Centre. It notes appointments to a committee and mentions the Hospitals Act provisions and second schedule.
Racing card lists entrants and weights for two year old novice, three year old novice, and other categories at Sydney meeting. Notable horses include Diy 12 50, Elastin 9, Clipper 10, Tranquil Queen 6, Royal Clement Express 5, Qupry Boy 11, and War Flush 10 among many. Cards show weights, horses, and mental notes across multiple divisions and times.
A public notice states that ammunition may now be purchased without the prior necessity of a permit. It outlines changes in policy and references the role of police authorities in enforcing the new rule. The notice emphasizes compliance and directs readers to follow official guidance.
Classified style notice seeks a contract master with additive racing terms. Includes names such as Roy Martel and Bethy King Seveyan with race entries and weight notes. Indicates a box and location Cloncurry and mentions a scheduled meet with handicap details and various horse names.
A fragmented OCR page shows multiple divisions and horse names. It lists Sixth Division and Fourth Division entries with various horse names and related terms. Captions mention distances such as 1 Mile and 57 Yards and reference figures like Inspector General and Port Raider.
Jockeys clashed in a fog shrouded meeting as the Memorial Handicap at Parke drew attention. Bids for Delina in sprint events remained strong while bookings showed bets around £6000 in a packed field.
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