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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes list Julia Creek and Cloncurry references with scattered dates from October to December and repeated variants. No coherent event or outcome emerges beyond a sequence of scattered names and calendar entries.
Caution notice warns that the public route from Urandangis to Dajarra through Harewood Holding known as Toomoon is restricted. It states unauthorized persons will be prosecuted and is signed by G. C. Milligan.
A rural notice warns all persons entering Lanare Belection Tommy's Creek to observe gate and fence rules at the Homestead. Any person found cutting fences driving stock or leaving gates open on this holding without authority will be prosecuted. R. Barton.
Praving Br o c ce gain through Mindie requested to give adequate notice at the homestead. Woodcutters and others are warned against entering without permission. Apply Mrs L L Shute owner.
An unclear report notes that individuals were found trespassing with stock on the Bolding property and face prosecution. The names and details appear garbled but indicate formal legal action by authorities.
The Cloncurry Returned Soldiers Race Club hosted a two day meeting on November 10 and 11, attracting strong fields and praise for outstanding organization. Fans and participants from Camooweal Gregory Downs and Cannoble filled stands while honorary secretary Cleve Trenfield led preparations, stalls, sheds, and rails to accommodate a large crowd. Wolstra and Five Pence headlined a close Flying Handicap with notable performances from The Pooh and Westwray, and a record tote, bookmakers, and a lively social program underscored a successful revival of North West racing after years of decline.
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