Racing at Cloncurry Annual Meeting Ends with Narrow Finishes
At the Cloncurry annual meeting in October crowds attended despite high grass and bush fire fears. J O’Leary’s Plashette and Flashette led a string of close finishes with Nipter and Melisande runners prominent, and Say Dear and Flashette sharing top placings in multiple races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsville
J. Cummins
Cummins and Campbell
L. Quinlan
Hughenden
J. D. O'Leary
Richmond
Winton
J.C. Doyles- Mileral
John Lobston Lellavale
Chaplain Bros
Quilafar
Jessievale
H. Allman Westbank
Erl Huntley
Ted Gairns
H. Maxwell
Koren Tranby Lad
J. Reid Tranby
Rantee
Mendeallah
Conquista
Conquistador
Buguende Station
Say Yosx
Gallete
Callid
Melisande
Nieter
Cal- Ud
Goolyte
Say You
Binehol
C. R.C
Alony
Ser
Zere
Say Dear Flashette
Coterampnd
Say Dear
Soldier O Neill Survives Mine Blast in Jungle Action
Western Australia’s W O Neill, among a small group of soldiers to survive a lead mine explosion, narrowly escaped when a mine blew after his team dropped marbles in a Japanese post in the Muba area. He later earned the D C for killing twelve Japanese in a separate jungle foray. The report also notes horse racing results from a 1911 event, including Say or Ned, Piem Lad, and Boy Pong among winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O'Weill
Western Australia
Colin Wills
BPC
Lefer
O'Neill
Muba
Foward Brevine Peice
Freypreont O'Neill
D.C
Say
Ned Hee
Dae Ting
Treaby Lad
Ced
Burmicel
Trani Lad
Asm
Pong
Scond
Cravyer
Burghss
Lezne
Two New Service Ribbons Stir Debate Among Veterans
The Africa Star and 1939-43 Star prompt mixed reactions as veterans call for distinction among campaigns. Some Libyan Greek and New Guinea veterans urge separate recognition for four years of war and early enlistments, arguing enduring memories deserve tangible symbols. They warn future generations must see concrete trophies to honor sacrifices and keep the Australian spirit alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Greece
Cobber
Freud
Ninter
Janet Gr
Sydney inventor tests new fish catching method
Avst Pettey Alec from Sydney claims two new ways to catch fish. He wears waterproof gear and locates fish by sight before firing at them with a rammed gun. He says the method beats the traditional fish spearers and demonstrates his results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teff Bennett
Sydney
Bennett
Fruit Prices and Freight Charge Listing
A price list shows fruit costs with pineapple 8/3 per bushel or per unit, apples 21/- per bushel, bananas 26/- per bushel, oranges 24/0 per bushel, mixed fruit 14/6 per bushel. Freight and exchange added. Childs Wamuran referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs Wamuran
French Home Guard Tribute Recalls Briton Prisoners Journey
A BBC report recounts wounded British POWs returning from Italy through France and Spain. An Isle of Thanet Home Guard member describes French station generosity and a folded note reading See you go on. The piece situates the Home Guard's origin in Eden's May 12 1940 broadcast and Churchill's praise of Allied support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBC
Italy
France
Spain
Africa
E Lerpe
Prowle
Eider
Willore
Dunkirk
Isle of Thanet
Home Guard
Britain
U S Forces Meet The English Egg In Wartime Anecdotes
Etra cred farmer and author recounts two anecdotes from visits by U S soldiers. In Britain eggs served in cups baffled troops who asked how to eat them with a spoon. The Rome Guard memory recalls a Whitehirre shepherd who doubted an invasion and warned Germans would not be trusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alg
Etrect
BEC
U. S.A
Brite
Rome Guard
Tome
Street
Whittehire
Tish Thanks DPSS Staff for Maternity Ward Care
A note from A. Bruce of The Manse expresses gratitude to the DPSS and staff at the District Hospital maternity ward, including Matron Evans and her team, for attentive care to his wife and baby daughter during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemas A
Bister Evans
A. Bruce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Growers
Edkins Marsh & Co. Ltd
Edkins Marsh
Edkins Warsh & Company Ltd
Julia Creek
Carrar
Ifracombe
Cloncurry Sporting
Abercorn
Mr. Baxter
Nipter
E. Huntley
A D. Taylor
P. J. Healy
Flashette
de Witt
Cartier
Mira
W. L
Titole
Scythes
Fokers
Holland
Belgium
Stoom
Ramshote
Anneal
Joseph Daniel Twielf
Cloncurry
Bru
Sear
J. T. Hensley
Corm
Gillion
Churchill
Hig
Washington
Acre
Atlantic
United States
Anc Y Movaly
Arternet
Dlimae
Mrs L. Gordon
Tresed Street
Brisbane
Hvisbone
Nestle’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!