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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1948
Page
3
At Cloncurry Racecourse a consolation meeting is announced with four furlong maiden hack trials and handicap events. The program lists Maiden Hack four furlongs, Open Handicap for all registered horses, Trial Hack Handicap five furlongs, and Farewell Handicap four furlongs with nomination fees and prize details.
The notice outlines rules and regulations for the event including permits for stalls or horses, amateur or professional participation, and penalties. Nominations must be accompanied by performances and close Sunday November 7 at midday. Weights to be declared soon and the handicapper may reallocate wins. The committee reserves power to alter times or dates of entries or start times.
A list of acceptances and entries for Brisbane racing featuring the 1 mile and 2 mile events. Notable horses include Flying Bhower Maloy Spanish jowr Wee dort Meeihe Hehway Tap marker Tulip, plus Spruiker San Fran Doreurd and Lucky Duke. The card highlights the Tamarind Ballerina stakes and the Queen Hoe lane events with multiple distances and entrants across divisions.
Racing notes list acceptances for the Ashbury mixed stakes events with horses named including Princess Caravel Hiluish Topi and Invincible along with entries for several other stakes races held at Ashbury and nearby tracks.
Racing listings show Haima Stakes and multiple mile events with numerous horses and odds. Cloncurry Shire Council calls tenders for fencing posts and seeks a junior or senior female stenographer with details and deadlines.
Notice from the Registrar of Titles in Townsville about a caveat against transmission of title for land at Cloncurry. Declares Charles Norris Shinnwly as deceased owner with date 22 October 1942 and Herbert Fllnders Stummin as claimant. Specifies deadline December 14 for lodging caveats. Legal notice issued by J. J. Thomson and solicitors Hope and Roberta.
Tenders are invited by the secretary of the hospital at noon on November 1 1948 for twenty cords of six feet Mountain Gum. Wood to be delivered to Cloncurry Hospital within three weeks of acceptance. Envelopes marked Tender for Firewood.
A terse notice from Warry Webber Ramsay Street Cloncurry states a trial will satisfy regarding the 800T maker and repairer. The short proclamation names Warry Webber Ramsay Street as the locality.
A sales narrative touts De Witt’s Pills as a cure for back ache stiffness and tired nerves. The text claims the medicine targets a root cause and promises restored energy and improved joints with a cost-saving five-dozen dose option.
The Cloncurry Hospital Board states a staff shortage will stop admitting patients from November 5 146 to all except Midwifery Options patients with prior arrangements. Obstetric care remains as usual at ordinary times. Signed J. P. Fitzgerald.
At Cloveurry Hospital on 28 October a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs J Grehon nee Audrey Anerson. The birth is announced as a joyous addition to the family.
In fond and loving memory of our dear one James Dagnah who departed this life on Sth November 1946 We who loved him deeply remember his kindness and grace. His daughter Boule Low and grandchildren express enduring love and remembrance.
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