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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="1006" 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>   |   <A HREF="news.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News">News</A>   |   <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="930" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="924"><div> <B><U>TOWNSVILLE GREYHOUND NEWS ARCHIVES</U></B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="138"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="138" 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="138"><div> <B><U>26 May 2010</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 261 WIDTH="924"><div> <B>NEWS - 26 May 2010</B></div> <bR> <div> The intercity Challenge proved to be a nail biter finish with the Glen Graham trained MR NEWFOUND and the Michael Campbell trained RAILROAD BLACKIE, With Mr Newfound leading all the way, Railroad Blackie had to pull out all the stops to catch him before the finish line. In a fast 29.15 sec. run Railroad Blackie went on to win by 1 1/2 lengths. The first 4 dogs will now meet in the final in Cairns on Saturday over the 544 metres to see who will be the over all winner of the Intercity Challenge between Townsville and Cairns.</div> <div> Railroad Blackie 1st</div> <div> Mr Newfound 2nd</div> <div> Leica Belle 3rd</div> <div> Well Made 4th.</div> <bR> <div> Trainers are using the new PREVIEW area, which seems to be running smoothly todate.  The dogs love it! </div> <bR> <div> The new Semaphore Board should be installed for the meeting of the 22nd June 2010. Cabling is currently being finalised.  We will be selling advertising around the Semaphore Board, so if you have somebody in mind that would like to take up this option please contact the office or a committee member as soon as possible.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>23 March 2010</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 666 WIDTH="924"><div> <B>NEWS - 23 March 2010</B>  </div> <bR> <div> Our General meeting was held last night for all members of the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club unfortunately due to the rain we only had a few members able to attend.  A general discussion was held to discuss the recent developments of the club.  </div> <bR> <div> At the Greyhound of the Year in Brisbane this year Chairman of Greyhounds Queensland, Ms Kerry Watson, announced that the Board had approved funding towards the upgrading of our facilities here at Townsville. We would also like to thank Mr Chris Williams for his support in putting Townsville's needs and wants to the Board. To this end, the Committee have ordered a new Semaphore Board which will be installed as our first priority, we are currently looking at an upgrade to the fencing on the track, cover over the 380m boxes, repairs to our lights, loam for the track, race preview area and various other items to make our track look more professional to the Sky viewers.  </div> <bR> <div> We have already installed 3 new digital televisions in the Town & Country so that punters are able to view races and enabling the TAB to be better accessed easier and faster.  Please come on up and take a look.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>A Big Thank You</B></I> must go to Jonathon Thurston and Luke O'Donnell for taking the time to give the supporters of Cowboy Billy and Townsville Greyhounds their time by signing and autographing various items last Tuesday night.  A great night was had and hopefully we will have many more to come.  Go Cowboy Billy!!  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Finish-On Lure</U></B></div> <div> Within the next few weeks the club will be receiving a Finish-On Lure.  This has been a decision from Greyhounds Queensland who has directed that Townsville will be using this lure.  The lure will be used on Trial nights for approximately 4-6 weeks until it has a final approval.  Then it will be used for race nights.  Obviously there will be various items that will need to be sorted out during this time to ensure that both trainers and greyhounds are properly trained in the use of the lure.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Maiden Races</U></B></div> <div> Over the next 2 months the Committee has decided to run an extra 2 maiden events to enable our new maidens to start here careers in racing.  The dates are as follows:</div> <bR> <div> 30 March 2010      380m Maiden Heats </div> <div> 6 April 2010          380m Maiden Final (Winner $700)</div> <bR> <div> 27th April 2010     380m Maiden `1000' Heats</div> <div> 4 May 2010          380m Maiden `1000' Final (Winner $1000)</div> <bR> <div> 15 June 2010     380m Maiden `1000' Heats</div> <div> 22nd June 2010     380m  Maiden `1000' Final (Winner $1000)</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Catering</U></B></div> <div> Our move to the Town & Country has been a huge success.  Hot meals are available from 6:15pm.  Come along and see what wonderful choices the ladies and gentlemen have for you each week.  The Catering ladies would also welcome and help that you can give, even if this is making a cake or dessert once a month.  So go along and have a chat with Marilyn, Judy and Gerda - They are always up for a chat and a laugh.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>16 February 2010</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 777 WIDTH="924"><div> <I><B><U>Greyhound of the Year - 2009</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> On Saturday night at the Bellevue Hotel our Greyhound of the Year 2009  Function was held, and all the participants had a fantastic night.</div> <bR> <div> Congratulations must go to the connections of <B>`Bronsan Miss' Greyhound of the year</B>, trained by Michael Campbell and owned by Colin Bell.  </div> <bR> <div> Other awards for 2009, went to the following:</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Trainer of the Year -      Michael Campbell</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Trainer Strike Rate -      Michael Hickmott</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Owner of the Year  -      Brad Belford</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stud Dog (TGRC) -      Surf Lorian</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stud Dog (TGBOTA) -      Archie Valentine</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brood Bitch (TGRC) -      Absolute Chaos</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brood Bitch (TGBOTA) -      Bita Money</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Catcher of the Year -      Bernie Fraser</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Vacant Committee Positions</U></B></I></div> <div> The three vacant positions were filled last night at a special meeting held by the Committee.  The positions will be taken up by Sam Walker, Brad Belford and Nathan Goodwin.  We welcome Sam, Brad and Nathan onto our committee and look forward to working with them towards making our Townsville Club an exciting and positive venue.  Our thanks also must go to the other nominees for taking the time to nominate.</div> <bR> <div> Gary Heath has been voted to the position of President and Marilyn Randall, Vice-President for the duration of this financial year.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Sponsor</U></B></I></div> <div> We would like to welcome <B>Garrard's Horse and Hound</B> onto the Townsville Track, they have become a major sponsor of the 380m boxes and we look forward to a positive working relationship with them.  Their store at 38 Carmel Street, Garbutt has all that the greyhound trainer needs to keep their greyhounds fit and healthy.  So drop in and see Greg and Beckie for all your greyhound requirements Monday to Friday.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Trials</U></B></I></div> <div> Unfortunately last Thursday night there was some confusion as to whether we would have trials or not considering the rain that fell in a very short space of time. Obviously our first consideration must be whether the track is in a safe condition in which to run our dogs and the rainfall at the time.  It was decided that all calls should go to the office on 0747 741721 and you will be advised at the earliest opportunity.  If we are able we will hold trials.</div> <bR> <div> Also we must thank Margaret Bernstone for the wonderful job she is doing of directing trials on the night.  Thanks Margaret.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Catering </U></B></I></div> <div> Thank you for your support of our catering.  Our move to the office at this time seems to be working well and we still have a great range of items for sale.</div> <bR> <div> Well done Marilyn, Judy and Gerda and not forgetting Errol - Fantastic Job.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>Finishlynx</U></B></I></div> <div> Our finishlynx is back up and running again, so take the time to look on the website for those finishes.</div> <bR> <div> See you at the races.</div> <bR> <div> Christine </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>25 January 2010</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 373 WIDTH="924"><div> <B>What a start to 2010:-</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>CONGRATULATIONS </B>to trainers Paddy and Brennan Ryan on the awesome win by Too Short in the 380m Young Guns in a time of 22.22 by 5 lengths to 2nd place Vivacity trained by Robynne Black and 3rd Happy Attitude trained Graham Anderson.  This is Two Short's 2nd Young Gun win, she took out the Young Guns at Cairns in December.</div> <bR> <div> <B>CATERING</B></div> <div> Due to unforeseen circumstances we will no longer be able to run our catering from under the Town and Country and will be returning to the Office area.  </div> <bR> <div> The menu will consist of Steak Burgers, Sausage Sizzle, Pies and Sausage Rolls, chips, ice creams etc.  </div> <bR> <div> The Girls are still there, they've just <B>MOVED!!!   </B></div> <div> <B> SO COME ON DOWN TO THE OFFICE TO SEE THEIR SMILING FACES.</B></div> <bR> <div> We appreciate your continued support to the fundraising for our club.</div> <bR> <div> <B>NOMINATIONS </B>are being called for positions on the Committee due to the resignations earlier this week of 3 committee members.  Nomination forms can be left at the office and close on the 9th February 2010 at 9.00pm.</div> <bR> <div> See you at the races.</div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>2 November 2009</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 615 WIDTH="924"><div> <B>NEW OFFICE BEARERS 2009</B></div> <bR> <div> On Wednesday 28th October our Annual General Meeting was held as at this date our new Office Bearers are as follows:-</div> <bR> <div> <B>Mr Rob Lound                President</B></div> <div> <B>Mr Gary Heath               Vice President</B></div> <div> <B>Mrs Christine Hickmott      Treasurer</B></div> <div> <B>Mr Bradley Belford          Fundraising</B></div> <div> <B>Mr Andrew Wooler          Track Manager</B></div> <div> <B>Mr Graham Thomson     Track Manager</B></div> <div> <B>Mrs Marilyn Randall          Catering</B></div> <div> <B>Mr Errol Waters               Committee</B></div> <bR> <div> We wish to thank Mrs Kate Miles for her commitment and passion towards ensuring that Townsville Greyhounds was a leading track in North Queensland.  Kate will be missed but will now enjoy time on the track racing her dogs.</div> <bR> <div> There will be a meeting held to look into amending the Constitution at the end of November. If you haven’t received your copy, please see Louise at the office.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>NEW TAB TERMINAL</U></B></div> <div> As of next week we will have another TAB terminal up and running to provide punters</div> <div> with a better service and to also allow Julie, who does a fantastic job, the opportunity</div> <div> to give a better service, as there will be now two of her.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Christmas Hamper</U></B></div> <div> It has been decided to have a Christmas Hamper of Xmas items to be drawn at the</div> <div> Lord Mayors Xmas Cup to be held on the 22 December. Any donations of items</div> <div> can be left at the office.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Catering</U></B></div> <div> We have been given permission to take our catering up to the bar underneath the</div> <div> Town & Country. So we are looking for people to help in a roster system to run the</div> <div> catering each week, thus allowing everybody to take a break and enjoy the racing.</div> <div> If you can help out in any way please see Marilyn Randall to offer your help.</div> <div> See you at the track.</div> <bR> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="138"><div> <B><U>23 September 2009</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="33" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 907 WIDTH="924"><div> <B>CONGRATULATIONS TOWNSVILLE WHAT A NIGHT!!!!</B></div> <bR> <div> Well done everybody, a great night at the Townsville Greyhounds was had by all.  The public have come out to support us and we looked fantastic too.  The committee would like to thank all those people behind the scenes who have come together to make our first TAB night a huge success.  We have had calls from all around Australia with support for our first TAB meeting, with many more to come.</div> <bR> <div> We would like to thank our track and groundsman, Mate Rajan, for all of this hard work to make our track look absolutely awesome, our camera man, Peter Gage and Race Caller, Joe Dyer for their extra time in getting everything up and running prior to race time and well done on the night.  </div> <bR> <div> We look forward to many more great nights of racing and will endeavour to make each night bigger and better as we go.</div> <bR> <div> This week we will have the heats of the Derby and Futurity which will present some great racing for our viewers and punters.  Also punters will be following closely to see which greyhounds from the Brad Belford kennel will make their mark this week.  We have some excellent racing on offer, so come on over and take a look.</div> <bR> <div> Thank you to Julie our Awesome TAB operator, Julie was certainly worked off her feet on Tuesday night and we are currently looking at getting another TAB terminal in the very near future, so help is coming Julie!!!</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>NOMINATIONS</U></B></div> <div> Trainers please be aware that nominations close on Thursday morning and if Greyhounds Queensland has your mobile phone number they will text you the race and box that your greyhound has received.  So if you haven't already done so, make a call to Brisbane and add your mobile phone number to your details.  This is also relevant for scratchings.  Scratchings can also be viewed on the Greyhounds Queensland website.</div> <bR> <div> Our dress code is the white collared shirt, black pants and black shoes, everybody looks great and we certainly look fantastic on SKY.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CATERING</U></B></div> <div> <B>A HUGE THANK YOU!</B>   To our Catering Ladies and Gentlemen who each week continues to surprise us with tastier and tastier dishes for our enjoyment.  Keep up the great work.  Remember if <I><B>you</B></I> can help out in any way what so ever please take the time to come on over and see the ladies to offer your help.  Due to the earlier time for kennelling and racing the ladies have bought the time forward to 6:15pm for serving food, so please be patient they are working as fast as they can.</div> <bR> <div> This week we will once again be catering to the <B>children</B> on school holidays, so come along with your children and grandchildren and have a family night out at the Townsville Greyhounds.  This week we will also be offering face painting for the children.            </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>TOWNSVILLE GREYHOUNDS WEBSITE</U></B></div> <div> www.townsvillegreyhounds.com</div> <div> Please take the time to have a look at our website and send in any feedback you may have to ensure that we are covering everything you would like to see.  Our Buy and Sell area has become very popular with people from all over selling items and wanting to buy items, dog walkers, lasers, dogs for sale etc.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="24b7f7a0.jpg" border=0 width="639" height="122" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Also the finishlynx from each race meeting is available the next day for your information; this shows the photo and times of each greyhound in the race.  This can be found in the results tab, and go to the date of the race you would like to see.  The Townsville Greyhound Race Program and Form for each race is also available.  So please take the time to take a look.</div> <bR> <div> See you at the races.</div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>19 August 2009</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 571 WIDTH="924"><div> <B><U>WANTED URGENTLY LURE DRIVER</U></B></div> <div> PERSON OVER THE AGE OF 18 REQUIRED FOR TRAINING AS LURE DRIVER AT TOWNSVILLE GREYHOUNDS. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS. APPLY IN WRITING TO PO BOX 925 CASTLETOWN 4812 OR <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> </div> <div> <I><B><U>Closing date 28/8/09</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> If anybody knows of somebody that would fill this position please don't hesitate to ask them if they would like to apply for this position.  Our current lure drive Angelo is happy to be our backup driver and will train our new driver, but unfortunately owing to work he will be required to be out of town and therefore unable to work for the club.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CATERING</U></B></div> <div> Congratulations to all of the people who helped to prepare, setup and help with our Cup night.  The food and service was exemplary and you are all to be congratulated on a JOB WELL DONE!!!   </div> <bR> <div> It is to be noted that the ladies and gentlemen doing our catering are <I><U>volunteers</U></I> and also trainers and need to kennel dogs prior to setting up and serving food on race nights.  So please be patient until they are ready to serve their delicious food for your enjoyment.</div> <bR> <div> Also if you would like to volunteer to help out with food or in any other way, please make yourself known to the ladies as they would love to have your help.  This also ensures that they get to have time to watch, take out or catch their dogs.</div> <bR> <div> The ladies are looking at having a special children's night of catering on the 29 September during the school holidays.  If you have any ideas or are able to help please see Marilyn.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>DRESS CODE</U></B></div> <div> TAB is due to commence on September 1st, and looks to be on track at this time.  So therefore trainers are now required to follow the dress code of white shirt, black pants and black shoes to be able to take dogs onto the track.  Track coats will not be used from this date.  Stewards will not allow trainers to go onto the track with the incorrect dress code.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WEBSITE</U></B></div> <div> Hopefully trainers are now accessing the website <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="http://www.townsvillegreyhounds.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.townsvillegreyhounds.com"><U>www.townsvillegreyhounds.com</U></A></FONT> for your race form, finish lync from the previous nights racing, Wanted and For Sale advertising, Photos of the Run of the Week, photos available from Kurt Stockham, down on the finish line.  Kurt has taken some great photos of the cup and other races, take a look at the photo gallery your dog maybe there.  Our Website is kept up todate compliments of Di from DinkyDi Web Design.  Your doing a great job.</div> <bR> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>6 August 2009</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 738 WIDTH="924"><div> <B><U>Townsville Cup</U></B></div> <bR> <div> The Townsville Greyhound club are delighted with the rollup for this years <B>2009 Clockwork Couriers Cup</B>.  The night was well attended by our Southern and Northern trainers and also the people of Townsville who have come out to support this night, making it a resounding success.  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1b2f4390.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="313" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Ryan's A Rocket 1st, Luva Drink (Ron Ball quinella) & Bogie Bomber (Tony Brett)</B></div> <bR> <div> The winner of the <B>2009 Townsville Clockwork Courier Cups</B>, $15000 first prize was taken out by <B>Ryan's A Rocket</B>, trainer <B>Ron Ball </B>for owner <B>Bill Crooks</B> who attended the night.  Ron Ball took out the quinella with the second place going to <B>Luva Drink</B> by 4 lengths and a head to <B>Bogie Bomber</B> third.  Townsville runner See Through for trainer Neville Waters came 4th after an action packed race.  The winner stayed out of trouble from the boxes staying on the rail and quickly went to the front on the back straight; he ran 29.41 in a convincing win.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="527" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 180 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1aefaad0.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="173" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b0c2ae0.jpg" border=0 width="194" height="174" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B>  Bill Crooks & Ron Ball all smiles.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Bill Crooks with the Townsville Cup.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> The Townsville club will be going TAB from 1st September racing every Tuesday night and looks to be set for a very exciting year ahead.</div> <div> <I>Photos courtesy of Kurt Stockham</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <B><U>2 August 2009</U></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 672 WIDTH="924"><bR> <div> Welcome to all our visitors for the Townsville Clockwork Couriers cup and other races.  Count Down time, just take a look at our website for the exact time to the second - Good Luck to all of our Cup Finalists, Townsville is looking forward to a great race.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>KENNELLING TIME</U></B></div> <div> I hope that all trainers are aware of the earlier than usual kennelling times of <B><U>5:15pm to 6:00pm</U></B> as our first race will be commencing at <B>6:47pm</B> due to our TAB/SKY coverage. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>DRESS CODE</U></B></div> <div> It is essential that all trainers who are boxing dogs on TAB nights wear the correct dress code of white shirt, black trousers and black shoes, same for the ladies.  If you are going up for presentations please ensure that you are in the correct dress code also.  We cannot allow you onto the track if you are not dressed appropriately.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>NOMINATIONS</U></B></div> <div> I believe that there were some trainers who forgot or were unaware of the change of closing time for Townsville Nominations which will be <B>Thursday mornings from now on.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CATERING FOR CUP NIGHT</U></B></div> <div> The ladies and gentleman have been very busy there will be both a BBQ with all the trimmings available upstairs and also meals will be available for purchase on the night.  Our cooks will be very busy over the next couple of days.  So don't forget to come along and enjoy some delicious food on the night.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>RAFFLES</U></B></div> <div> We will be having a continuous raffle on the night, so come and see me to purchase your ticket and be in the running for some wonderful prizes.  Thank you to <B>XXXX Gold</B> for their kind donation.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>PHOTOS</U></B></div> <div> Don't forget that photographs will be available for purchase from Kurt Stockham, just look towards the finish line and there he is.  Kurt will take your order for any photos you may want.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Di From Dinky Di Web Design</U></B></div> <div> Di and her son Rick will be up for the Cup, so make yourselves known to Di and thank her for all her wonderful work on our Website.  Looking forward to seeing you Di.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>PUNTERS</U></B></div> <div> Punters don't forget to make your selections and bet on the Townsville TAB we will have 2 ladies available for your selections.</div> <bR> <div> See you on the night.  Let's make it a good one.</div> <bR> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="138"><div> <B><U>14 July 2009</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 903 WIDTH="924"><div> <B><U>Nominations</U></B></div> <div> Nominations for <B>July</B> <B>only</B>, will stay as Friday mornings.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Trials Thursday Nights</U></B></div> <div> Trialling will be on the Thursday nights commencing at <B>6:15pm</B>.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Calcutta</U></B></div> <div> The Calcutta will be held on <B>Saturday Night 25th July at the Bellevue Hotel</B>.  Auction will commence as close to 7:30pm as possible.  Please see the office to get tickets to sell for this night.  <B>Tickets are $2.00 each</B>.  The cup will be best 48 plus reserves so therefore there will be 58 opportunities to win prizes of various amounts on the night.  So don't be shy come and collect your tickets now, your friends will love you.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Dress Code</U></B></div> <div> Thank you to the trainers who have taken the effort to come in the new dress code of Black Trousers, White Shirt and Black Shoes.  We would like to see all trainers in the correct dress code from <B>Tuesday 21st July</B>, so that we are all up and running for the cup and other final races which will be a TAB/SKY meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Reimbursement of Nominations</U></B></div> <div> We would like to apologise to trainers for taking nomination money last Tuesday 7 July, this money will be reimbursed to you as nomination money will not be taken for any greyhound racing in Queensland from the beginning of the financial year.  Please see Louise to receive this reimbursement.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Barbeque</U></B></div> <div> Please don't hesitate to see the ladies at the BBQ, canteen - For their delicious meals and burgers.  A huge thank you to Marilyn, Judy, Gerda, Errol, and Binks for their wonderful catering and cooking excellence.</div> <bR> <div>  If you feel that you could help out in any way please go up and see the girls and boys.   We will need more help, especially on Cup night so if you can help even for a little while we would appreciate it. A little help goes along way and helps to promote your club to the public, sponsors and out of town trainers.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Working Bee</U></B></div> <div> Thank you to the people who helped to put the kennels, track and office back together after the Townsville Show.  Without you we would not have been back on track for our first Tuesday night race night.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Photographer</U></B></div> <div> Please don't hesitate to see Kurt Stockham, <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:"><U>kurtstockham@hotmail.com</U></A></FONT> for your trackside photographs.  I do apologise to Kurt for incorrectly putting in the incorrect email address in our last newsletter.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WEBSITE</U></B></div> <div> Please make sure that you access and have a look at our website.  Di from Dinky Di Web Design will be joining us on Cup night so lets be sure we have had a look and give her all the positive feedback we can.</div> <bR> <div> Remember if you have something to sell please use the buy/sell opportunity on the website.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Membership</U></B></div> <div> Membership to the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club is now due and payable to the office.  This entitles you to entry onto the track, and an opportunity to vote at our Annual General Meeting for any vacancies on the Committee.  <B>Membership is $55.00 application fee and $110 membership fee.  Pensioner's $55.00 application fee and $55.00 membership fee.</B></div> <bR> <div> Please see Louise at the office for application forms.  Our AGM will be held after the auditing of the 2008/2009 accounts. </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Townsville Cup  </U></B></div> <div> Please make any visitors to our Townsville club welcome and give them a taste of our great North Queensland hospitality - Let's go one better than the V8's.  More speed, less noise, great night to be had by all.</div> <bR> <div> Happy Racing</div> <div> Christine</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="138"><div> <B><U>18 June 2009</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 1113 WIDTH="924"><bR> <div> <B><U>Birth of Origin</U></B></div> <div> Queensland are certainly on a roll, with the Birth of Origin greyhound race being hotly contested, the race was on right to the finish line, with Queensland once again winning by a length.  A good night was had by all and we would like to thank Mr Artie Beetson and Mr Tommy Raudonikus for a very insightful evening into the Birth of Origin.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Tuesday Night Race Meeting</U></B></div> <div> As from <B>7th July 2009</B> we will commence racing on <I><B>Tuesday nights</B></I> as per our club program.  This is to get everybody ready for when we actually commence our TAB/Sky on the 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >st</FONT> September 2009.  We will be racing TAB/SKY for our Townsville Cup on 4 August.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Nominations</U></B></div> <div> Nominations for <B>July</B> only, will stay as Friday mornings, so this means that trainers will need to nominate on or prior to the <I><B><U>Friday 3 July</U></B></I>  for our first Tuesday race meeting on the <B>7 July 2009</B>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Trials Thursday Nights</U></B></div> <div> Trialling will be on the Thursday nights commencing at <B>6:15pm</B>.  </div> <bR> <div> .  </div> <div> <B><U>TOWNSVILLE GREYHOUND CUP</U></B></div> <div> Our Townsville Cup this year will have prize money of <B>$22 000</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1st -  $15,000 plus rug and trophy;</B></div> <div> <B>2nd - $ 4,000;   3rd - $2,000;   4th $400.  5th to 8th - $150</B></div> <div> (Nominations will be Best 48 plus reserves.)</div> <bR> <div> The Townsville Cup will be a <B>TAB/SKY Meeting</B> so all trainers will be asked to adhere to the Dress Code, Nomination process and Scratching of dogs on the morning of the meeting.  Correct dress code in required for all trainers who are presenting dogs for racing and also for any person accepting trophies for trainers.  If you are not in the correct dress code you will not be allowed onto the track.<B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>SPONSORS NIGHT</U></B><B> - 4 JULY 2009</B>       <B>$100/Ticket</B></div> <div> The Lucky Sponsor will drawn, who will have the Naming Rights of the <B>2009 Townsville Cup on Tuesday 4 August.</B></div> <div> <B>BUY YOUR TICKET NOW </B>- We need you help to sell tickets to Our Meet and Greet Sponsors night is on the 4 July 2009 at the Bellevue Hotel from 7:00pm to 9:00pm <B>$100 per ticket</B> which entitles you or any sponsors you may have to beer, wine and nibblies.  You will be able to purchase a meal if you wish.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>CALCUTTA NIGHT</U></B> - <B>25 JULY 2009</B></div> <div> Our Calcutta night will be on the Saturday 25 July 2009 at the Bellevue Hotel - come along and be in the running to purchase one of the Greyhounds running in the 2009 Townsville Cup.  Calcutta tickets are available from the Office or if you can sell some tickets please see Louise, Kate or Christine at your earliest.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Photographer</U></B></div> <div> We now have a photographer taking photos for us on Thursday and Tuesday nights.  If you would like to see or order a photo please see Kurt Stockham RLINK "mailto:kurtstockham@bigpond.com" <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:kurtstockham@bigpond.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:kurtstockham@bigpond.com"><U>kurtstockham@bigpond.com</U></A></FONT> and he will be more than happy to show you the photos for purchase.  $30.00 per photo laminated.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BBQ</U></B></div> <div> Thank you to the lovely ladies and cooks who have been supplying us with that scrumptious food each race night.  BBQ commences at 6:30pm each night and food will be available at this time.  Please have patience as not only are the ladies and gentlemen cooks but also owners and trainers who have to kennel their dogs.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>TGRC WEBSITE</U></B><B> - New     </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="http://www.townsvillegreyhounds.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.townsvillegreyhounds.com"><B><U>www.townsvillegreyhounds.com</U></B></A></FONT><B> </B></div> <div> Our website is up and running now thanks to <B>Di at Dinky Di Web Design</B>, she has done a wonderful job for us.  So take the time to logon and keep up with the news from around our track.  The Race Program, Form and Results are also available from the site also.  If you wish to Buy or Sell anything be it greyhound or other items we have made available a Buy/Sell option as part of our website for your use. </div> <bR> <div>  If you need any help at all in trying to access this website or have anything you think we should add.  Please phone on 47886477 or email me on <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="mailto:hickc@iprimus.com.au" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:hickc@iprimus.com.au"><U>hickc@iprimus.com.au</U></A></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>MEMBERSHIP</U></B></div> <div> Membership to the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club is now due and payable by 30<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >th</FONT> June 2009.  Renewal fee is $110 which includes GST or $55 for concessional renewals.  If your membership isn't renewed by 14 July gate admission will be charged.</div> <bR> <div> Notice will be forwarded to you as to the date of the Annual General Meeting as soon as the audited financial reports are received.  If you would like to become a member please see the office or a member of the committee for more information.</div> <bR> <div> Have a good break and lets see you back racing on the <B>7 July 2009</B>.</div> <bR> <div> <I>Christine Hickmott</I></div> <div> <I>Townsville Greyhound Racing</I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="138"><div> <B><U>JUNE 2009</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF WIDTH="785"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="785" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 388 WIDTH="924"><div> Watch out for all the News and information on our <B>new website www.townsvillegreyhounds.com.au</B> compliments of Dinky Di Web Design.  We would like to thank Di for all her help and wonderful design ideas for our Townsville club.</div> <div>  </div> <div> This website will be upgraded weekly and new items posted as soon as possible after events.</div> <div>  </div> <div> If you have any items you would like to add please email to Christine Hickmott on <A HREF="mailto:hickc@iprimus.com.au" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:hickc@iprimus.com.au"><B>hickc@iprimus.com.au</B></A> or give to the office to pass on to me.  All items will be considered.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Unfortunately at this time we are expecting to have our first new TAB/SKY Meeting on <B>Tuesday, 1 September</B>.  Our Townsville Cup will have TAB/SKY coverage, so please let all your friends and family know.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Please let friends and family know about our <B>'Birth of Origin Night' </B>to be held on Thursday, <B>11 June 2009 </B>in our upstairs venue. Tickets are selling for <B><U>$20.00</U></B><B>.  Adults Only to be held in the Function Area.  </B>Please see the office to purchase.  We need your help now to sell these tickets as this is a major fundraiser for the Townsville Greyhounds.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Sponsor Night, 'Meet & Greet'</B> will be held at the Bellevue Hotel, Allen Street, South Townsville on <B><U>Saturday, 4 July</U></B>.  Tickets sold are for the Major Sponsor and Naming of the Townsville Cup, held on the <B>4 August at our TAB/SKY Meeting</B>  Please see Louise at the office or phone me on 4788 6477.</div> <div>  </div> <div> We will be holding a Barbeque each race night, so take the time to come and try some of the wonderful meals on sale.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Softdrinks and water is available for sale in the office.</div> <div>  </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>