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Newspaper

Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 28, 1948

Page

3

St Patrick's Day Race Meeting Ends Amid Wild Action

A lively St Patrick's Day race meeting drew crowds despite murky conditions. Almont Boy leaped barriers and rejoined the field after a he on, while Murra Salem showed speed before a dramatic fall and return. Multiple handicaps were run with notable performances by Bro. G. Cleve and Karuma's Pride.

Almont Boy Fred Deyatchied Peddock Murra Salem BU Parley Flurre Salem Acrops Gidgee Beck Almont Bay Tepes Farley W. Chaplain Bro. G. Cleve C. W. Chaplin Big Son G. A. Hulbert G. Hurra Salem B. O. Aleprinka Hulbert W. Fiscon B. G. Pansup Lawlor W. BR. Casplain Ch. G. Logan Hulkwon D. J. Patersons Elk GG. Karoa Seoced Hook B. T. Greenwood G. Kad Brown Kelly G. A. Huiben

Cloncurr y Football and Rugby League Sunday Events

Rugby league and football fixtures listed for Sunday 20 May and Tuesday night June with start times at 1.90 pm and 5.40 pm at various venues. Senior Wanderers at Rainbows 4.15 with presenting committee including Misses George Dons and others.

George Dons Jes Twibl Robert Twible Joe Bakhash George Gékhash Gordon Walker Frank Qrehan Cliff Kelly

Rifle Shooting Scores Highlight Sunday Event

Captain Winderdgs led the field in a brisk rifle session with 108 points. Joe Butt and Joe Young excelled, Rodger Kennedy and Martyr Jeer posted strong totals, Jim Grey rose to 88, Tom Purtill reached 80, Martyr Lear scored 76, while Whiteford Jepperson and Long performed well on open sights.

J. Macdonald Ideal Wether Captain Winderdgs Joe Butt Joe Rodger Kennedy M. Brisbane Jim Grey Jim Tom Purtill Martyr Lear Whiteford Jepperson Long

Sundey Leads Members Stableford at 18 Holes

In the Membere 18 hole Stableford event Sundey won with Chalk guiding locals home. The Associates 13 hole Stableford saw Harry Bou finish strong as Sundey eyes the W. Pratt Trophy in 18 hole stroke play.

Sundey J Chalk Stableford Harry Bou W. Pratt

For Sale at Duchess Hotel Lease Ends

Due to expiration of the Duchess Hotel lease J R Emmet offers for sale numerous items in sale order including a nonfunctional but listed refrigerator suite a 3 hp diesel powered competer a glass washer bar stools veranda blinds kitchen and dining pieces and household items sold as complete lots at Duchess.

Duchess Hotel Aod B. M. Emmet Verandah Chain Meravens Household Wallis Frimey Beby's Wiley J. R. Emmet Duchees

Rovers Defeat Rainbows 6-2 in Premiership Clash

In a rough second round premiership match, Rovers led 2-0 at halftime after Beck scored a long range drop goal and a later effort by Gartrell. Rainbows equalized through Millwood and a red card disrupted play before Rovers surged to 5-2, with Beck and Gartrell adding scores and decisively clinching the win. Minor junior Rainbows beat Rovers 18-5. schoolboys Wanderers won 14-4.

Rovers McHigh Deeshue Gertrell South Beck Rainbows Joe Bakhash G. Bekhah Dean Bekhash Millwood Gartrell Gouthgete Seymour J. Grehan F. Grebe Heberuco F. Groban Réitows Prom Theo Pever bin Thas Beymour Pice Ute Wis Garurvil Fureeso Joe Hoberceun G. Bakbash K. Dans Donohue Graham Lawlor Heyward Dixon

Notice of Annual Meeting of Cloncurry Club

The Cloncurry B S S A L L A Rave Club will hold their annual meeting on November 18. The secretary CG LATCTFORD notes the event and advises members of the gathering.

Cloncurry

Water Authority to Shut Reservoir for Cleaning

Cloncurry Shire Council warns water will be shut from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday 20 June for reservoir cleaning. Consumers should arrange provisions accordingly. By order of the Govancit, M O Callaghen Shira Clerk. Last year's 1947 clothing coupons would not expire in June but would extend to year end if rationing continues.

Wedpeeday Goancit M. Ocallaghen Shira B Cumming

Cloncurry Ambulance Service Proposal and Oversight Plan

A detailed proposal outlines forming an ambulance centre under the Hospitals Board across Queenstown towns. It covers building and vehicle assets, staffing, reporting to the Board, annual budgeting from Health Department funds, and fee decisions for non emergency calls. It plans senior supervision, medical coordination, and policy for event coverage with public meetings to gauge viability.

Health and Home

Roll of Honour Weir Weir Died of Wounds in Germany

In loving memory Sgt Alexander Alles Weir died from wounds received in all operations over Germany on June December 192. His mother and brothers dedicate this tribute noting his deeds live on. Also mentioned is Constable Jack Hagan who has died recently, shown in a telegram from Brisbane.

Weir Sgt Alexander Alles Weir Germany

Julia Creek Notes: Weekend Visitors and Local Life

Richmond football and tennis teams visit Julia Creek for a weekend of sport and intercity matchups. Local residents welcome visitors, attend Masonic meeting, and share social events plus family travel updates and notable arrivals before next week practices.

St Patrick's Day Race Meeting Guests and Local Travel News

Country visitors at the St Patrick's Day Race Meeting include Mr and Mrs E B Pringle Cooluush Mr Mira Rick Bartes Lanark Mr and Mrs F Day Dryburgh Mr and Mr Len Bode Evandean Mrs G Hirst Akley Mr J Wheeler Cor mis Downs. Mrs C Faulkner Bealiatet left Monday for Townsville for a holiday train. Mrs B Gama with her grandson Robert returned to Cloncurry Sunday after holiday at Innisfail with daughter Mrs Murphy. Mrs Reg Jenkig and baby returned to Mt Isa Monday by plane after a short holiday with parents Mr and Mrs BR M Jordan. The Western group of Brothers hold a local Mount Isa Chapter Rev Bro Bale left Tuesday night by train to attend. Brides are receiving weekly supplies from fashion houses to Booth-Coma and choose frocks for THE NEW Look. Mr A W Riehl Dental Clinic left for Brisbane by plane Wednesday. Mr A W Doubleday District Superintendent Civil Aviation Queensland resigns.

Tews Richmond H. Mathews Hilton Perk Brisbane Victor Faithfull Visiing Aly Paul Nodgee College Ray Parker Townsville B. Emblem Priday M. Taylor Lee Pixie Parsons Sydney Taylor Goldring Street Maron Byrne Wee Deughter Toernsville Feftr Dawes Jos Brother Bale Cloncurry Julia Creek Roy Hampton Adams James Banoy Merle Masonic Lodge E. Emblem Yvorke Bupper Nelder Maxwell Bro. Bale Me. Schwabe Reever Julia Creel St. Patrick's Day E. B. Pringle Cooluush Mira Rick Bartes Lanark F. Day Dryburgh Len Bode Evandean G. Hirst Akley J. Wheeler Cormis Downs Mra. B. Gama Robert Innisfail Mra. Murphy Reg Jenkig Wee Bebe Mt. Isa BR. M. Jordan Mount Isa Bro Bale

Wanted A Good General for How of Martinley

A cryptic notice seeks a capable general for a project titled How of Martinley. The brief mentions no robust details and appears to be an OCR fragment with uncertain names and roles.

Martinley Danile

Religious Services Schedule for Andrews and Cloncurry Churches

Parish notices list services at Andrews Church of TwoLand-Gloncurry with Holy Communion at 7 a.m. Sunday School at 1 p.m. Evensong and sermon at 7.30 p.m. Also Methodist Church Cloncurry holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. and evening service at 1.50 p.m. Minister Rev. B. W. Morton is named.

Aandrews Church OF Twoland Gloncurry Bunday School Methodist Church Cloncurry Bonday B. W. Morton

Local business closes as J W Bishop bids thanks

J W Bishop known as Rod Bishop, tank sinker and erector, has disposed of his business and plant and is leaving the western districts. He thanks all clients for their patronage.

J. W Rod) Bishop

Mining Lease Application for Vulcan Ground Near Cloncurry

Certificate of application for Mining Lease No. 2 for Vulcan ground near Cloncurry River about 4 miles from are 2 Cre and 27 miles south of Cloncurry, listing applicants J L Tuney T Welling and others. Objections may be heard at Worts Court in Cloncurry on July 1 at 10.

Vulcan Ensterly Tom Cloncerry Cloncurry Sotarest J. L. Tuney Geog. T. Welling Amy Wortes's Clorentre Creemnery Thin Betty

Ford 146 model J ton truck in excellent condition

Offies report a Ford 146 model J ton truck in excellent condition. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate a usable vehicle listing with emphasis on its good state.

Dazzle Ball Debutante Event Announced for August

The Oasis Ball returns this year on Friday August 27. Right Rev Wilfred Belcher Lord Bishop of North Queensland will receive the debutantes. Anyone wishing to debut should notify the Brother in charge.

Wilfred Belcher Lord Bishop North Queensland

Tenders invited for Sanitary Removal Service Moanana

Tenders are invited for a three year sanitary removal contract at Moanana from 1M. Specifications available at Shire Dikes Cloncurry and Mount Isa. Tenders must name two bond certificates and be received by 10 am Monday 1th July 18. M. Callaghan Shire Clerk.

Moanana Shire Cloncurry Mount Isa Moert Tso

Lawp Hill Station Award Wares Noted in Cloncurhry Messrs Case

A garbled item from Cloncurhry mentions F A Brodie and TM Ptr Limited in connection with an award on Lawp Hill Station. The text is fragmentary but indicates a horticultural or gardening context with mention of gardeners and huteners.

Hiemertead Lawp Hill Messrs F. A. Brodie TM. Ptr., Limited Cloncuhry

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