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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1952
Page
1
Advertisement fragment notes a wee comfortable house for possession in West and Townsville with seed furnishings offered. Listing price £2,360 and inquiry through Real Kirk and Co. Property agents.
Hot dusty week eased by a change to rain on Sunday with scattered falls. Kalmeta 103 points Mil Jungera 140 Bow Park 70. drought persists. Transfer news: Morrie Taylor to Yeppoon. retirement from Bank of N.8.W. after six years. Mr. John Watson to replace secretary at Ilfracombe HQ. Moore family to move. Marriage of Joan Brennan and Murray Halloran at Nelia. honeymoon Brisbane to Tambourine Mountains. School holiday granted by Minister Riordan. Nelin Races held Saturday with good turnout.
Vince Ahern rode Reband to win the Lawson Cup of £100 and later capture the President's Handicap over all furlongs. Forster of Gracedale swept the first two races with King Tea and Flag Race. Frank Clarke rode well for Nelia, and the Race Ball at night was lively. Nelia Race Club celebrates a successful meeting with presentations by Mr Gannon and Mrs Gannon. Golf events at Chia wusen awarded Pitron's trophies to Mrs. Bob Smith and Sgt. Frank Purtle, with further entertainment at Baroona. Plans to start Julia Creek Turf Club race meetings proceed, with 40 horses expected, repairs underway, and a whip donated by Ulick Browne for the top jockey.
Tenders close with the undersigned on 7 November 1952 for erection of three grids at damages 4200, 1000 and 15720 on the Mount Isa Cloncurry road. Grids and cement to be supplied by Commissioner Plans and may be inspected at the Main Roads Office Cloncurry. The lowest tender may not necessarily be accepted.
Antique cedar furniture set offered for sale includes a studded couch a gentleman and a lady's chair and six single chairs with Queen Anne legs. Newly upholstered in period tapestry. for further particulars apply this office.
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