Victoria Cross noted for Murray and Towner in World War I
A Melbourne report details Major Murray and Captain Towner of the 26th Battalion winning the Victoria Cross for exceptional bravery at Mont Br. JenHn and other actions. Descriptions cover their leadership, bayonet charges, and ability to inspire and sustain troops under heavy fire, with references to D.S.C. and bar, campaign medals, and subsequent camp life at Miowera.
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Murray
Ain Towner
W. Murray
D.S.C
D.C.M
eGuerre
Rose
Paouel
Mg.tollon
Air Battalion
Mitin
London
V.C
OCCA
Une
Tien
Hal Murray
Richmond
ET. Towner
V.C. mL
Kaloola
Lameréach
Gaz
Mont Br
jenHn
Neler Petinne
Ohare
Bea
York
Club Golf Round Brings Tight Triple Tie For First
Saturday’s Atableford event saw Ken Grant Bert Wood and Curry Darwen tied for first with 4 points each on a grass-heavy Ly att course. Darwen won the trophy playoff as Sam Gaffney starred in Sunday’s distance contest with an outstanding 49 strokes to No 0. Members face upcoming 14 hole stroke qualifiers for the President's Trophy and associated Bisque events.
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Ken Grant
Bert. Wood
Curry
Darwen
Dan Price
Jim Thomas
Granddad
Arthur
K. Grant
AL Woods
RB. Darwen
B. J. Arthur
J. Beckinvale
B. D. Price
Onrone
Sam Gaffney
I Wood Perfortmance
Ecannr
Mick Arthur
Bld Bensted
McGougan
Tod F. Webb
A. Anderson
Milltoa
Archer
Reckingale
Gaffney
R. J. Arthur
Boasted
W. Mellougan
F. Webb
A. Andereon
Associates
Air Traffic and Army Moves Out of Borklimplin
Lt Col A BR, officers and aircrew are listed returning to Borklimplin on Tuesday. Pitz gerald head to Brisbane, Mr T G Willy to Sydney, Corporal 1 H Coleman Jett to Calrny, and Major RH F Murlon appointed commanding quarter of the 2/16th Battalion leaves for new post. Convalescent Home at Queens Beach runs weekly with few patients but happy recuperating. A band, a mascot Teddy, and a charity tale close the irregular items. A Party Novelties ad appears at the end.
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BR. Heron
Borklimplin
DHA
Mike B. Pitzgerald
Brisbane
T. G. Willy
Sydney
H. Coleman Jett
Calrny
HSE
North
RH. F. Murlon
Sud Alf
Hoad
Metro-Guldwin-Mayer
1Th Field Ambulance
Abr
J. Ruddle
Queens Beach
Pelyate
Lee
Kelly
Indy Luo
Teddy
Llb
Tariff Board to probe leaf price complaints in Australia
Telegraphic dispatch reports Senator McLeay announcing the Tariff Board will immediately inquire into complaints by tobacco growers that Australian manufacturers are not paying fair prices for locally grown leaf. The inquiry will cover leaf grade classifications, leaf excise differentials favoring Austrian leaf, and whether Australian stocks justify greater use.
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Uanberra
Tariff Board
Toldeco
Thiet
McLeay
Bohance Ang
Stradbroke Cup Double Leads Brisbane Sprint Contenders
Brisbane reports list Wairek, Garl Frey, M5 Anne, Herek's Double, Vereena among Stradbroke Cup hopefuls. Brisbane Cup contenders include Spear Vale, Direct Lally, Feminist, Pantine, Bhatangi, Overdraft, St Constant and Mil dura with several horses leading the field.
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Brisbane
Stradbroke
Miners Face Strike Decision in Australia
In Sydney leaders of the mining union are given until Thursday to decide on the strike. A meeting of the Mining Union in Sydney on Thursday will determine whether the strike continues or the government steps to reopen mechanised mines with free labour. Union officials met Chief Judge Beeby of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, but claimed no progress toward settlement. Militants advocate broadening the strike to general industry to intensify pressure.
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Yanberra
Leiders
Unidas Connell
Sydney
Fiiiny
Indoon
Jndge Beeby
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Ue Dye Cid
Ln Crt
Sittle
Settlemuei
War News From Norway Conflicting Allied Reports
London dispatches note mixed signals from Norway with Germans advancing at several fronts including Toros and the Atoren junction south of Trondheim. Allies reportedly hold Jerkin as heavy fighting continues near Ott and Dienbares while Narvik receives reinforcements and Oslo and Trondheim see German buildup.
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London
Phealay
Norway
Toros
Trondheim
Jerkin
Ott
Dienbares
Numkod
Narvik
Oslo
Trondhelmi
Four year old injured after street collision near St Gregory Street
Jmes Poole aged four suffered head face and knee injuries when knocked down by a car driven by an unnamed driver on Monday at about 4 pm. He was treated in an ambulance then taken to hospital where he was declared injured. Parents urged caution as children wander near Dito and drivers remain careful to prevent accidents.
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Jmes Poole
Ow Ae
Momdiy
Wuirks
St. Gregory
Run Wuyrer
Wil
Leh
Saal
Parente
Kirevis
Whit
Strathmore Stock and Australian Racing Notes
Sporting notes recount Mr A E Beak consignments through Bowen to Sala Inry Pinius and a Guine Carrington filly. Emborough horse by Gafnaborough from Embarrag de Hidhe. Details cover Goodwood Richmond Stakes fourth place, Doncaster Harewood Handicap win, Liverpool Autumn Cup attempt, Chester Dee Stakes fourth, Manchester Cup victories and second place. Also reports A H W Canninghim at Cluden with two winners Hest and Tond-Haoy, and Sydney Racing highlights Tinker Bell at Randwick and Earl Morehall’s third win at Ascot. Blandford lineage and Aurus Star Derby implications.
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Bowen
Sala Inry
Pinius
A. E. Beak
Guine Carrington
Legionnaire
Hobsleigh
Chrysler IT
Moneybox
Fineweed
D Peth Bleu
Beak
Bower
Strathmore
Earl Morehall
Ascot
Melbourne
Blandford Lorse
Blandford
Cycling race results from the Bowen Amateur Cycle Club meet
The Bowen Amateur Cycle Club road race at Bundity featured Jensen winning with four minutes faster than the field. Closest challengers included Pilgnod and Jenden, while Burgess and Wiirneke delivered notable efforts. Despite some interference and handicaps, Jensens time set the pace for 14 miles as the event highlighted endurance and team tactics.
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Bowen Amateur Crele Club
Jensen
Ming
Mi Oilns
L. Pilgnod
Jenden
Simay
Cliveth
Lover
Jack Burgess
Lave
Ron Wiirneke
Notte
Apriat
Morgan
Charles
Len Bidgood
Aecrotch
Tle
Advertising Calls for Local Trade Support and Growth
A brief plea urges readers to place newspaper ads locally to boost town income. It argues every cent spent with Rowen or outside tradesmen diminishes town wealth, urging residents to buy locally to foster growth.
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Jowera
Church of
Aml
Ward
Ala Dyas
Tick Gedden
Burgation Army
Te Alia
Bogey Stableford
Tnance A
Fred Schilling
Bowen Turf Club
Fred
Fred Scuilling
Cub Botel
Telegraphic News
A. H.W. Canninghim
Cluden
Hest
Tond-Haoy
NE. F
Helvetia
First Treasure
Bercotudale
Orangalind Verdun
Sydney Racing
Tinker Bell
Randwick
Aurica Star
Adelaide
Undshik
Operade
Starwateh
C. Jensen
Australian Comforts Fund
Hughenden
Don
Keeretilon
Miowern Aly
J. Defteros
School of Arts
Bowen Swiming Pool
Bowen River Turf Club
Ayr
Hidden Valley
Townaville
P.O. Bor
Cunningham
Tenison Park
Cullinsvie
Proserpine
Bente
Finn
Walform
C. Murrell
Howen Hositpass Board
Dental Clinic
Rowen
Hatel
Taneells
Anau
Warnek Wens
L. Bielnesd
Housewives
McCann Bros. , Grocers
Herbert St
Bowen. Phom
Pkt
Fhone 218
China
Thera
Mile Hee
Betzel
Gregory Street
Telephone
P.O
Airlines of Australia
Cairns
Burns Philp & Co, Ltd
Fhone
Childing
Lessex
G. Shardlow
Lennee
Terch
Pam
Sud Quarto Sisea
Bowen Independent
Tivoli Cafe
G. Stephanos
W A. R. Harris
Powell Street
International Harvester Cey
South British Insurance lGey
Cooper's
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