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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1931
Page
2
Fragmentary report cites talks on intervention, mentions Lord Maing and Geneva signaling pacific efforts. It also references Australian signatories and military movements, with dubious names and scattered timelines across a battlelike narrative.
A garbled two line OCR fragment references party actions and expulsions within a labor movement. It mentions dates, branch activities, and alleged leadership changes, with unclear names and outcomes. The text hints at internal disputes and a government party plan but provides no verifiable conclusions or specifics.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Sutton and Oakoy and references a council, league, and railway station. The text is unclear but suggests notices or remarks about actions, dates, and places without coherent events or outcomes.
In London the daily report claims Japanese officials are weighing a withdrawal and a possible ceasefire, with claims that the Chinese government plans to resume talks. Observers say the Japanese government may seek to restore normal relations after a withdrawal from ongoing campaigns, while several diplomatic steps are anticipated.
Melbourne water notices warn residents of penalties for domestic misuse while reports detail robberies at the Commercial Bank and a nearby jewelry theft. The article notes a warning to customers about water service and cites authority presence and enforcement.
The Boulla district returns racing under the club's oversight with support from committee members. Officials plan to issue a forthcoming meeting at the track with preparations continuing through the week.
Fragmentary report from Sydney and Melbourne horse events mentions winners and times. References to Handicaps and races like Dark Man and Dark Man 3 appear amid garbled names and notes, with one clear win in 1 04.
Melbourne hosts horse racing news with Phar Lap noted as a contender for the Mile Cup. Other events at Mooney Valley and Bendigo feature Phoenix Handicap and Gotober Handicap results, with winners and margins described. Bets and jockeys like Spearman and Vigaw are mentioned amid racing chatter and upcoming Cup talk.
A conference of government representatives met yesterday with Home Secretary later stating a £10,000 allocation for ambulance subsidies. The session outlined estimates for ambulance services and a proposed line item to support relief and medical transport costs.
Sparse OCR text notes a planned sale or seizure of property tied to the Murrey area and a figure near 30000, with a referenced meeting and a requirement involving sheep and a sum over 4000 pounds. Entities and precise actions are unclear due to corrupted text.
Fragmentary report indicates odd session with weak completion and foreign buying reported by a Sydney exchange note. Names and figures are garbled, but mentions record activity and unidentified buyers and sellers in a volatile market.
Sydney reports a local incident near Julla Gere involving Frank Grit and Charles Grisason with unclear details. A man identified as Yoho assisted at a location described as Quilpy Statin while others referenced mayors and horse events in a murky account of a past confrontation.
A distorted article describes a boxing event with fighters such as Mack Sharkey and Pring Carmela Anfuating. The text names locations and rounds but is highly garbled, obscuring precise results and participants.
The page lists numerous race events and handicaps across Sydney Melbourne and miscellaneous locations. It notes entries such as Starwood Handicap and Gu of Stadion, with mentions of trainers and horses like Shadow King Romeo and Melton Star. It mentions golf course issues at Cloncarry and advice for ladies and gentlemen.
A meeting notice invites all LADIES to form Am-Ansévn Chun. Scheduled for Wednesday October 24 at 3 pm at the Quem Heta, with registration and application for exemption of general laws. Objections and wardens’ decisions follow by November 3 at 10 am.
Copper and silver quotes move in light trading as markets digest early London activity. The report notes volatile swings and modest demand across base metals with traders watching currency shifts and production data for direction.
The report details numerous buyers and consignments of wethers and rams. Sheep numbers include 17 000 wethers at Min Fred Downe, 1 000 wethers loaded from Jeaalo, 50 more from Den Lypoh, and 8 lines of South Australian Bred rams. J McLeas, H Brumm, J Norton, and Dan Lynfina feature as buyers or brokers in the district.
Sunday opening draw lists Princes team members and substitutes for first spring exhibition at Laidler Field and nearby venues. Rosters include OCalustan, Shimon, Storwess, Laure, Kalter, Davia, Poste, Jordan, Woulharly, Walduck, Bato, Glibcom, MaKenate, Harding, and Buprows among others in a lengthy town matchup schedule.
Fragmented notice reads advertising for Raber Stamp and Jess Plate Makers offering printing and stamping services. The garbled text mentions mail, laundry, and a cheap line for those who find trouble, with unclear references to places or dates. The overall item resembles a dubious classified blurb from a small local paper.
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