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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1932
Page
3
Telegraphic update from Melbourne reports the Premiers Conference tentatively agreeing to float a loan of 8,000,000 pounds immediately. No consensus on interest rate price or term in yesterday talks, with bankers to meet to finalize details. The plan envisions ten years at 3 and 3/4 percent at par, pending consensus.
Fragmentary notes mention Sydney club and Melbourne events with players or associations unnamed. References to AIA JDM HACKER, Alex Williams, Palmer, and Pua appear unclear. No specific results, dates, or teams are legible.
In Melbourne at Bohemian Stadium Gavaloff defeated Burminster by one fall in the heavyweight semi final. A riot interrupted by police followed when Ref Munden was jostled during a corner throw. Melbourne Cup tips list Shadow King and others with weights while Lough Neagh shows strong preparation for the mix.
Reported comments on first close cricket delayed after Board meeting. Melbourne Cup betting lists show Peter Pan Middle Watch and Game Carrington as top contenders with barrier positions announced for the race. Brisbane and Sydney divisions list horses and stakes with Chatham Rogilla and Havering among favorites.
Home Secretary Hanlon announced in Parliament that hospitals would get £90,000 this year from Golden Casket funds. Grants are to be based on 110 a year for every bed occupied, providing relief to the Hospitals Board.
The Golden Casket 326 drawing yesterday awarded first prize to I W Von O Dohres of Brisbane for 63 9d, second to Brisbane, third to Toowoomba, fourth to Richmond River, and fifth to Toowoomba. In Canberra a minister defended not withdrawing concessions under the trade agreement, warning unilateral withdrawal could trigger loss of concessions for Australia and its colonies.
A man of mixed heritage allegedly visited T Condron's home near Mt Isa on a Wednesday night and abducted a 12 year old pupil from Mount Tea State School. Neighbors chased him into the bush. he fled, later returned with the girl who was found harmed. He was remanded for eight days.
Brisbane report notes 17 year old Govan earning selection after standout bowling during Country Week. Oxenham and Gough captains led teams. Oxenham's Eleven posted 299, Archie Jackson scored 156, Govan took 5 Wiskele for 63. Gough's Eleven made 173 in first innings. Oxenham took 63 wickets for 17. Jackson not eligible to play against Victoria.
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