Local Pony Races End in Narrow Crowns and Feasts
A lively Winton and North-West meeting featured six horse events with re starters. Odds crowned Lucky Mara and Eulomar in the main heats while spectators enjoyed music from Huchenden orchestra and a wood shed supper. Winning margins were a length with a time around 1.4.2-5 and 1.33-5 in the divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anning
Scales
G. D Per
W. Latster
C. C. Brown
Huchenden
Mara
Onde W. Cavanach
Bellamon
Monty
Eyre
W. Farley
Bradshaw
Monash-Stathom Mare
HR. Hallo
Dark Child
Cc. Bucknell
Silver Jaw
J. Parley
Wolfe Coat
P. Eimes
Matilda
N. Richards
Lucky Mara
Pellamon
Mon Blond
Comings and goings through Winton in a busy week
The Winton note lists visits and departures including Cliff and Mrs Donohue en route to Townsville for a honeymoon, builders Woollam and Son inspecting the National Bank plans, and several residents traveling by plane to Brisbane Townsville and Sydney. It also covers local racing at Corfield and social events near Mentone with multiple residents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Donohue
Winton
Townsville
Jac Les
Boulla
K. Woollam
Woollam and Son
Brisbane
Woollam
New National Bank
Joe Sheehy
Winton Golf Club bids farewell to Mrs Bray
Sunday marked the club’s farewell for Mrs Bray who leaves for Brisbane after a day of golf and a celebratory dinner. Vice President Alan Thomson praised her 27 years of membership, presenting life membership and a gold engraved overnight bag. Other members also extended best wishes and highlighted her leadership and straight, reliable play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Brisbane
Alan Thomason
J. Greele
Thomson
Winton
Mesera, Phillipson
J. Yates
Joe
Aoe
Club
Alan Brayce Brady
Saeemcuaian Khetraon
Winton Methodist Youth Club Concert and Community Events
The Winton Methodist Youth Club meets Thursdays at 4 pm and will perform with sketches and local items on Friday 8 October at Shire Hall. Three students passed the State Sunday School exam, led by Ethel Walsh and Jean Mitchell with high marks. the Girls' Rays hosted a children's party for sixty. The Roman Catholic Children's Pageant was postponed to Monday 4 October but included a youth dance. Ambulance races raised £182 while bushfire volunteers fought a 9000 acre blaze near Whilla Station from Friday noon to Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Winton Methodist
Shire Hall
Methodist Church Young People's Department
Ethel Walsh
Jean Mitchell
Jill McMullen
Queensland
Methodist Girls' Rays
Rays
Arthur Harwood
Medonal Bank
Axford
Mario Mellick
Kate Takings
G. Muir
Whilla
Winton
Trophy Golf at Winton Club in Sunday events
Members and associates competed in the Webster Trophy nine hole event won by Tierney with net 33. C Steele claimed best net for members and Mrs R Stephens best net for associates. Afternoon winner was R Hogan with net 71. Stephens also scored 71 with rounds 41 and 42 and handicap 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton Golf Club
Webster
Wan Es
Tierney
Phy
C. Steele
R. Stephens
R. Hogan
Stephens
J. Yates
B. Breele
A. Johnston
T. Yule
R. Urquhart
F. Elliott
IL. Elephens
E. Steele
N. Thomson
W. Douglas
H. Gy
CO. Wetlow
Nn. Capell
Crushed Shunter Mr McGrath Dies in Brisbane Hospital
Acting shunter Mr D J McGrath died after injuries from a September accident in the Winton railway yards. He was airlifted to Brisbane Hospital. his wife and three children joined him later, with railway colleagues opening an appeal for the family. A separate case notes W Kosareff losing sight in one eye after steel pierced it during work. He was sent to Brisbane for specialist care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. McGrath
Winton
Brisbane
McGrath
Wmg
To & van
Brisbane Hospital
Wiew Oywit
W. Kosareff
Lana Lowns
Julia Creek Weather and Pastoral Update
Weather warms but remains pleasant with clear skies and dry air. Stock conditions are generally good across districts despite some decline from recent gales. feed remains abundant in dry stock areas though a few sheep trades occur. Alekman Brose bought 100 ewes from Longreach and had them trucked up. Mathews at Hilton Park received Maneroo rams. Hilton Park shearing is finished, Belgravia work ongoing, Osbern operations active with several Maxwelton district sheds also operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wipter
Alekman Brose
Longreach
Mathews
Hilton Park
Belgravia
Osbern
Maxwelton
Farewell Recital Marks Church Guild Parting
The Church of England Ladies' Guild held a farewell in the Church Hall for a member long active in guild and church activities. Attendees, including Mrs. Bray, offered best wishes and reflected on contributions to church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bray
Church of England Ladies’ Guild
New Supplies Arrive On Sale at Local Market
Readable notes indicate new supplies available with a sale promotion titled 30/ Gacadig Tan. The listing highlights stock for immediate purchase at the market, inviting customers to view the new items.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertised For Regularity
An old estilo ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for constipation and irregularity. It claims five bagels and daily water intake will establish regularity and urges avoiding laxatives, presenting Carter's as a natural digestive aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laechen
Carter
Willy
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Eulomar
Elliott
J. Whitehead
Merry
Merry Matthew
C. EK. Burknell
Danilo- Station ™ Mare
Cc. Buckmel
Eulace
Timbroc
Balf Emeween
W. J. Whitehead
Beau
Yre
PF. Hunt
Wying Ing Freddy
Vyamara
E. Foster
McNamara
Caza
Boulia
Harwood
New Zealand
Rockhampton
D. Rutledge
R. Peters
Dillon
Child
Clermont
Thompson
Lucknow
Q.N. Pastoral Co
Ayrshire Downs
R. N. Thompson
Bruce Grogan
Mt. Isa
T. Hutchinson
S. Banning
J. Elliott
Booty
Sydney
Mrs. Coles
T. Mei
B. Hetherington
Caesus Michander
Bris
Bilger
F. Adams
Coolada
R. Elliott
Mrs. Elliott Snr
Betty Taylor
Banton
Mentone
Corfield
Misa Peggy Whitehead
Sandy Whitehead
Carfield
Ter
Corfield Gift
G. Milson
Wig
General Bam
General Wolfe- Wyndham
FP. Milfott
BE. G. Smith
Merry Link
E. G. Smith
L. Elliott
Wal Ben
R. Halloran
General Wyndham
W. Parley
Picana
P. Elmes
Plantoon
H. Fe Yi Plain Sue
E. Fos
Belling
Wyndham and
Bulomar
P. Elliott
P. Whitehead
P. Houston
M. Ashman
H. Burton
Louie Sing
GQ. Quartermaine
Amizame
M. Houler
Richard Thomas and
Baldwins
England
F.C.R
Walter Reid & CO. Ltd
Quay Street
Julia Creek
B. Savage
Longreace
Powers
Ehaki
Pam
J. H. Power
Southport
Nerang Street
Soadhga
Marble
Stone
P.M. Allen & CO
William St
Rockhampac
Mellick
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