Elimination Contest Chooses Dacres Magoffin for Red Cross
Four divisions competed in an elimination contest and selected Dacres Magoffin as the Red Cross Junior representative. Over three months centers promoted their candidates, raising a total of £2,266 1s 9d with final closure due on 16th. Northern division posted £837 9s 4d, Eastern £718 6s 1d, Winton town £998 0s 7d, South-eastern £1 0s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacres Magoffin
Red Cross
Winton
Town
Stonehenge Race Day Profits and Local Tea Stands
A profitable saturday meeting at Stonehenge raised £128 for the Lower Thomson branch of the Red Cross Society beside race events and tea stalls run by local volunteers. Notables attended from Jundah and Longreach districts. evening dancing followed with music by A. McGrath. Race results list multiple hack sprints and handicaps with finishing order and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonehenge
Lower Thomson
Red Cross Society
The
A. Davis
FE. Barnfield
R. V. Barnes
Mortens
Jundah
J. Terry
A. L. Armstrong
J. Eyre
R. G. Robinson
R. Coade
E. George
F. Peatey
Boggs
J. Boses
Boots
Ross Lad
Pandit Nehru
Roesleigh
Dawn
Korolt Hack
Dennis Girl
Depot Glen
Boota
Biven So
Puss In Boots
Biltster
Hendliong
Personal notes from Julia Creek region and visitors
Miss Ryan a school teacher from Me mane left for Mr Isa during the week to attend her sister’s. Pte Don Robertson, recently in Italy, arrived in Cloncurry to join his parents, met by his uncle Mr. T Robertson. Fr O’Mare of Richmond visited Julia Creek to see an old friend, Mr M Byrne of Kalmeta is an inmate at Julia Creek Hospital. The Julia Creek State School breakup celebrations occur today. a local wrestling tournament drew crowds though some rain hindered pasture, with Nella and Nonda districts well represented and a dance planned for December 26 for seaside holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Memane
Isa
Sing
Cloncurry
Don Robertson
Italy
Switzerland
T. Robertson
Don
Terry
Strathbine
Julia
Father O'Mare
Richmond
Julia Creek
M. Byrne
Kalmeta
Julia Creek Hospital
Peat
Eureka
McCarthy
Landa
Fayers
Maria Downs
Thunda arrivals and Barcoo Shire council business
Pte. returned home last week to spend time with his father in Thunda. Mrs. W. N. Dolgner and her son Loula arrived in Thundale. Mr. Naish traveled to Long Reach en route to Brisbane to make representations about the down the river main road. ghige visited Thunda week and Barcoo Shire Council business noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunda
J. Dolgner
Loula
Thundale
Naish
Longreach
Brisbane
Ghige
Beanhonns
Barcoo Shire
Adjourment Discusses Turf Club Ownership Basis
In a meeting adjourned to a date, H. T. Weedon outlined that interested clubs seek joint ownership of improvements. The Winton Diggers and Ambu Clubs conferred, and the North Gre turf club circulated dues data through 1943. Members paid life dues, and details aim to clarify ownership interests amid renewed discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Weedon
Winton Diggers
Ambu
North G Turf Club
Life
North Gregory Turf Club
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Rossberg's Pharmacy
Wagle Street
Leve
Aaa
Mactaggarts
Mactaggarts Primary Producers Co-Operative Association Ltd
Witcher
Scock
Stine Arvats
Hide and She Murchest
MAE Distrigutors
Mactaggarts Sueep
Motor CO. Ltd
Bolams
Blackal
Werna
Walt
Takings
Nella
Nonda
Colouwt
Motor Works
General Motor Car Service and Mechanical Repairs
General Car and Refrigeration Agents
Queensland
Western Motor Works
Meeieng
E. Gabel & J. Houston Cafe and Store
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