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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=165 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#003399" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="1013" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 126 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13fe8780.jpg" border=0 width="1000" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 14 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Townsville Greyhound Racing Club">Home</A>  |  <A HREF="trackdetails.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Track Details"> Track Details</A>   |   <A HREF="trackrecords.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Track Records">Track Records</A>   |   <A HREF="formguide.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Form Guide">Form Guide</A>   |   <A HREF="racecalendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar">Calendar</A>   |   <A HREF="results.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Results">Results</A>   |   <A HREF="points.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Points">Points</A>   |   <B>News</B>   |   <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links">Links</A>   |   <A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gallery">Gallery</A>   |   <A HREF="sponsors.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sponsors">Sponsors</A>   |   <A HREF="salewanted.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sale/Wanted">Sale/Wanted</A>   |   <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=287 BGCOLOR="#FFFF99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="13e23233.jpg"> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="954" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="948"><div> <B><U>TOWNSVILLE GREYHOUND NEWS</U></B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="162"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="162" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="162"><div> <B><U>25 August 2010</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><div> <A HREF="newsarchives.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Archives"><B>News Archivies</B></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 805 WIDTH="948"><div> News -<B> 25 August 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>WHAT AND AWESOME NIGHT!!!!!!!</B></div> <div> Congratulations to the connections of <B>“MR METZ'</B> winner of the Give Me Five @ Stud Townsville Cup.  We look forward to having their company for the 2011 Townsville Cup.  Also Congratulations should go to Tom Noble with the 2nd and 3rd placegetters <B>“TERRIFIC STYLE AND MY BOY MONTY”.  </B></div> <bR> <div> Winners of other finals:-</div> <div> <B>Judge Bros.</B> Maiden Final                <B>placeSahara Pride</B>        KeithJackson</div> <div>      <B>Surf Lorian @ Stud</B> 4th & 5th Grade      <B>Perfect Thrill</B>         Steve Boody</div> <div>      <B>Rocky Ridge</B> Best 8                    <B>Rococo Rocks</B>        Robert Belford</div> <div>      <B>placeCityBellevue Hotel</B> Sprint                <B>Sunlander</B>             Tom Noble</div> <div>      <B>Give Me Five @ Stud</B> Cup Consolation     <B>Imposing Jett</B>        Robynne Black </div> <bR> <div> Thanks must also go the Owners, Trainers and the excellent support from the people of Townsville who came out to witness a great night of racing.</div> <bR> <div> Winners of the Give Me Five @ Stud Straws were Joan Newnham and Alan Dodd.</div> <bR> <div> <B>And a round of applause for our Catering Ladies</B> who did a <B>STUPENDOUS</B>  job of on Tuesday night.  We all appreciate the unflagging effort, energy and happiness that you give to this commitment for our Club.  Each week is a surprise and a gourmet delight.</div> <div> <B>THANK YOU ALL.</B></div> <bR> <div> And on that note - A huge thanks to <B>Steve Hawkins</B> for taking the time to come up to Townsville and join with our very own race caller <B>Joe Dyer</B>.  Townsville was certainly on the map on Tuesday night.</div> <bR> <div> <B>NEW SPONSORS</B></div> <div> It is with great pleasure that we welcome aboard our new sponsors to the  Townsville Greyhounds.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Give Me Five @ Stud</B></div> <div> <B>Surf Lorian @ Stud</B></div> <div> <B>Rocky Ridge</B></div> <div> <B>Bellevue Hotel</B></div> <div>                </div> <div> <B><U>Semaphore Board</U></B></div> <div> As you will all have seen we now have our new Semaphore Board up and running, how great is it.  Updated Technology comes to Townsville Greyhounds!  We would like to thank Brooks </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Trial Nights</U></B></div> <div> Trainers could you make sure that on Trial Nights that you empty your dogs up near the kennel area as we aren't able to police this area during Thursday night trails.  If your dog does empty out could you please make sure that you are responsible and pick up.  Buckets and shovels are down near the kennels.</div> <bR> <div> Also most trainers are now aware that we have installed a printer at the 498 boxes which will give you the time of your trial.  We are trialling giving out numbers but this does not always work, so if you can make sure that you go to the printer straight after your trial that will be yours.  Please ask a member of the committee if you have any problems.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>AGM Meeting</U></B></div> <div> The Annual General Meeting of the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club has been set for <B>Wednesday,</B> <I><B>September 29th, 2010</B></I> at the Kennel Block commencing 7.30pm.  Books are currently being audited at this time.</div> <div> <U> </U></div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="162"><div> <B><U>2 August 2010</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><div> <A HREF="newsarchives.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Archives"><B>News Archivies</B></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 436 WIDTH="948"><div> News - <B>2 August 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>380m “Judge Bros” Maiden 1000 heats</U></B></I> next Tuesday 10 August - Nominations closing 8.30am Thursday 5 August <B>(FINALISTS HELD OVER AND RUN ON THE TOWNSVILLE CUP NIGHT 24 AUGUST)</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>380m 4TH& 5TH Grade “Surf Lorian” heats</U></B></I> next Tuesday 10 August - Nominations closing 8.30am Thursday 5 August <B>(FINALISTS HELD OVER AND RUN ON THE TOWNSVILLE CUP NIGHT 24 AUGUST)</B></div> <div> <I>Winner also receives a Service to “Surf Lorian” * Conditions Apply.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Camping</B> - Town & Country Caravan Park Phone:  07 4772 1487 for bookings, or please phone a Committee Member for further information.  Or email <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:tsvgreys@bigpond.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:tsvgreys@bigpond.com"><U>tsvgreys@bigpond.com</U></A></FONT> and we will get back to you.  Kennel use can be arranged if needed.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Calcutta tickets</B> are available now at the office and will be available prior to Calcutta commencing on Sunday 15th August 2010 also available are our Sponsors Night Raffle tickets going at $100 each, First Prize $1500, Second Prize $500, 6 draws of $200 and 6 draws of $100 any unsold tickets will also be available on the night - Drawn prior to Calcutta commences.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>“Give Me Five @ Stud” Straw</B></I> - we will also be auctioning off a straw on Calcutta Night so come along and put your bid in for a future litter of pups (Conditions apply).</div> <bR> <div> <B>WORKING BEE AUGUST 21ST</B> - Saturday Morning 9:00am “Many hands make light work” and will be most appreciated.  Moving catering equipment for Cup night.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Catering for Cup Night</B> - if you can lend a hand in any way please see either Marilyn or Judy to let them know you would like to help.  Also if anybody can spare and hour or two to sell raffle tickets that would also be fabulous, please see the office.</div> <bR> <div> Will keep you posted.</div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="162"><div> <B><U>30 June 2010</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><div> <A HREF="newsarchives.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Archives"><B>News Archivies</B></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 589 WIDTH="948"><div> <B>NEWS - 30 June 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> As you all know we are currently taking 2 weeks off racing while the Townsville Show is on.  We will recommence racing on the <B>13th July</B>, so don't forget to nominate next <B><U>Thursday 8th July.</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WORKING BEE</U></B></div> <div> We will have a working bee at <B>9.00am Saturday 10th July</B> to make sure that our track and facilities are up and running for race night on the 13th July.  This will mean walking the track to make sure that there are no foreign objects etc.  The kennels, office, TAB and catering will also need to be put back in order.  So if you can help out please come along, even an hour of your time makes a difference.  A sausage sizzle will be held afterwards.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>GROUP 3 </B><I><B>`GIVE ME FIVE AT STUD'</B></I><B> TOWNSVILLE CUP</B></div> <div> <B>Heats 17th August, Final 24th August 2010</B></div> <div> As you may be aware <I><B>`Give Me Five at Stud'</B></I> will be the major sponsor of the Townsville Cup for 2010.  We thank Terry Hines for this awesome sponsorship and look forward to an exciting cup week.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>Sunday 22nd August</B></div> <div> We will be having the heats of the sprints on this evening, with the finals to run on Cup Night.  More information will be forthcoming and you will be advised as soon as possible.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Sponsor's Meet & Greet Night - Sunday, 15th August</B></div> <div> <B>$100 Sponsor's Raffle</B></div> <div> We will also be having a `Sponsor's Raffle' - Tickets selling for $100 with only 100 tickets being sold.  Prize money will be <B>1st</B> <B>Prize 1500, 2nd $500, 6 draws of $200 and 6 draws of $100</B>.  All purchasers of tickets will be used to name races throughout the year which are advertised through the media.  Drinks and nibbles between 6.00pm and 7.30pm will be available prior to the drawing of this raffle at the <B>Bellevue Hotel, 17 Allen St, South Townsville</B>.  </div> <bR> <div> <B>CALCUTTA</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>(Commencing directly after the Meet & Greet Sponsor's Raffle - 15 August 2010)</B></div> <div> Calcutta tickets will be available for purchase very soon, tickets will be available at $2.00 each please see the office or a committee member for your tickets.  If you can sell tickets please see the office as soon as possible.</div> <bR> <div> It is with sadness that we advise of the loss of one of our past trainers, Graham Abercrombie, our condolences go to his family.</div> <bR> <div> Enjoy the break.</div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=27 style=" border-top: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#FF9900" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>