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Eulo, QLD Historically it was a place where opal miners from the nearby mines at Yowah gathered. It was also known for the famous 'Paroo Track' where the world lizard racing championships were held each August. Like Yowah, Eulo has dramatic seasonal variations in its population. In winter some opal miners, grey nomads and beekeepers enjoy the dry local weather. Beekeepers even bring their bees from the south to feed on the flowers of the local native Yapundah tree. The honey, a distinctive Warrego variety, is dark and delicious. Origin of Name No one is sure where the name Eulo came from. Some sources claim it was named after a European woman named Eulo. Other sources claim it is a local Aboriginal word which might mean (i) wet springs (ii) dry place (iii) the Buloo River. Source: www.aussietowns.com.au/town/eulo-qld

I am not sure what kind of racing is depicted in the photo, but Eulo was definitely known for Lizard racing. "Eulo Lizard Races Sadly the Eulo Lizard Races, one of the genuinely quirky outback events, lasted for 30 years but stopped in 2000. The races were held at the 'Paroo Track' each August. It was held at the eastern end of town and on the left-hand side of the track there was a piece of granite with a plaque which read: 'Cunnamulla-Eulo Festival of Opals. 'Destructo', champion racing cockroach accidentally killed at this track (24.8.1980) after winning the challange (sic) stakes against 'Wooden Head' champion racing lizard 1980. Unveiled 23.8.81'. Somehow the spelling mistake, the absurdity of a cockroach racing a lizard, the circumstances under which the cockroach was trodden underfoot made it one of the great outback events." Source: www.aussietowns.com.au/town/eulo-qld

12 October 1927 was a Wednesday ...

beachcomber australia it was!

DANCE AT OLD ROSS.
The dance, organised by Miss Thompson, Carnagh House, and held at Old Ross, under the auspices of the United Irishwomen's Association was very largely attended and a very successful and enjoyable function. Mr. Dwyer, junior, Heath Park House, proved a very efficient M.C., and the music was excellently rendered by Messrs Hugh O'Connor and James Howlett, New Ross. The ladies' committee in charge of the catering acquitted themselves most creditably in the discharge of their duties.


New Ross Standard
2 Dec 1932

NEW ROSS NURSING ASSOCIATION.
At the meeting of the New Ross District Nursing Association on Monday evening, [...] the death of a member, [...] Dr. G. A. Hickey. [...]

Miss Thompson, Carnagh, in seconding the resolution, said that during the time she was connected with the Nursing Association she saw many instances of Dr. Hickey's charitable disposition.

New Ross Standard
14 Feb 1932

One of the Powney-Thompsons, maybe?

"LATE GENERAL CLIFFORD - STRIKING CAVAN TRIBUTE.
There was a large attendance, representative of all creeds and classes at the funeral on Tuesday of Lieut-General Robt.Cecil Richard Clifford, C.B., D.L., Carn Cottage, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.
[...]
The chief mourners were :- Mr. Clifford (son), Mrs. Powney Thompson, Carnagh, New Ross; and Mrs. Lowis, Drumard, Kesh, Co. Fermanagh (daughters); Mrs. Bamford, Carn Cottage, and Miss Clifford (nieces) ; and Colonel Lowis (son-in-law).


Belfast Telegraph
10 Dec 1930

She is beautiful

Le pose di una volta.

Beatiful model and picture! Hi, I'm an admin for a group called EN PRIMER PLANO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow, what a beautiful lady. I hope that she had a happy life.

I love the portrait and I LOVE the pin... :)