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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1946
Page
2
Local supplier advertises Buntep Maxply and Masxfort Tennia Mackets cycle tyres and radio batteries. Electric light bulbs and fittings available. They offer pickup and delivery for repairs within the town area.
The Tol. institution announces the opening of its first term on Tuesday February 4 1847 at Chartera Towers with new staff including T. ROS and McKenzie.
Enrolment for 187 boarding scholarships at Thornburgh and Blackheath Colleges opens for 1047. First term begins Tuesday 4 February. Limited vacancies available. Prospectus and information from presbyterian and methodist schools association secretary E T Campbell 20 Queen Street, City Metus Building.
Local eyewear shop at 164 Flinders Street Townsville, next to Kodak, offers contact lens and spectacle services. Phone listed as 722 with P.O. Box 70. advertisement highlights eyewear options and client services amid unclear typos.
A cluttered list of nursery volumes and horse names outlines the Saturday program at Rohebilis, including nurseries, fillies, and novice events with numerous entrants such as Skip Court, Queen More, Shah Jehan, Everglade, Convivial ity, and Prince Verity. The pace covers afternoon sprint and longer events with times noted from 1.55 to 7 p.m. and multiple horse pairings across divisions.
A dense list of horses and entrants for upcoming Melbourne events at Flemington and Melbourne tracks. Names include Woakeful, Sweet Chime, Royal Court, Parma, Belmont, Caruso, Denhet, Bernborough, Victoria Derby contenders, and other entries across multiple stakes. Horse names, times, and race categories are presented as a scanned entry digest.
The first game of the season drew a decent crowd and showcased promising talent in Line's side, with D Bennett top scoring at 45 and Shorty Keeffe bowing well. Eight players plan a trip to Quamhy next week as teams prepare for an extended fixture, with transport arranged from the last Office Hotel at 1 pm and a dance planned for Saturday night after Sunday cricket.
In remembrance of our dear son and brother Bid Day who was killed in action at Alamein on 4 October 1942. His smiling face and loving way lauded by a grieving family. Our Lord called home four years today, but only those bereft can tell the sorrow of parting without farewell. Inserted by his loving mother brothers sisters and sister-in-law.
Miner al Lease Application No 6770 altered on Cloncurry Gold and Mineral Field seeks exemption for eleven months to supply silica flux for Mount Isa copper smelting, noting ore content lacks commercial value beyond flux. Warden hears objections at Cloncurry on November 14 1946. objections due by November 24.
Sunday School at Methodist Cloncurrry 10 a.m. Evening service 7.20 p.m. Minister Rev Allen Brand. Church of England Cloncurrry Holy Communion 7 a.m. Baptism 11.15 a.m. Evensong 7.20 p.m. Notice of amendment to traffic regulations within district. Drivers to note forthcoming changes to General Traffic Regulations Gazette dates 1941 1945.
Notices warn trespassers on Roxmere, Clonagh, Gipsy Plains, Jersey Plains, Yanbuntan Belection, Coolullah Donaldson, Moree Donald, Musk, Mindie, Mapperly and Tommy’s selections. Prosecutions will follow for entering, cutting fences or driving stock without authority.
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