Melbourne Cup fortunes and Townsville racing notes
A bustling racing roundup from Melbourne and Townsville. Key items include Haglatered pacing fixtures across district meetings, W Thoms riding a hat trick at Townsville Turf Club, and extensive Melbourne Cup acceptances with numerous horses and betting odds noted alongside Derby and Vase prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molongie Creek
Home Hill Hack Hack Club
Bare Gekin Delta Turf Club
Howen ‘Tarf Club
W. Thoms
Baelabeu
Townavilla Turf Club
Asteck
Silver Blanc
L.L
Gubrenda
E Wray
Cleveland
Bowen Torf Club New Year's Day Meeting Programme
The Bowen Torf Club schedules a New Year meeting on Saturday January 1 1921 with six races beginning 2 30 pm. Included are Don Handicap 4 furlongs Flying Handicap 4 furlongs First Handicap Hack Race New Year’s Day Handicap 7 furlongs Second Handicap Hack Race Farewell Handicap 5 furlongs all with specific prize limits and start times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vics
Ashe
Renalved
Rekalved
Suggeson
Tnt
Townsville
Commore
E.M.A.S. Melbourne
Lark
Gwen
Verdun
Sunbeam
Ocean Wave
Fruit Fly
Racing entries and weights for Towers Jockey Club meeting
Rules detail mile distance, minimum weight nine stone, and nomination deadlines at various clubs. Nominations due by 4 pm Tuesday, with fees payable to multiple jockey clubs. weights for most races set in December, Farewell Handicap weights released later. Penalties apply for late declarations and withdrawals. secretaries include A D Nicolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towers Jockey Club
Yownsville Tyre Club
Herbert River
Cultus Jockey Club
Mughendes Jockey Club
Winton Jockey Club
Cloncurry
A.D. Nicolson
Local Police Court Proceedings and Cargo Updates
In the Police Court George Henry Anderson faced theft charges for a bell valued at 10 shillings with legal help deemed informal. Summons Court details include Walter Jonas illegally leased premises and a 10 shilling penalty with 12 hours’ detention. Other cases involve Rex Brown reclaiming jewellery, a slaughtering ride grant, and small debts. Pensioners warned for wasting substance. shipping cargo updates note a McAllubar and Proserpine sugar loading. Farming notes discuss cucumber shipments and overripe produce refunds. A described speed gear invention is highlighted as a mechanical to electrical solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Allen
D. B Hemikan
JuPia
George Henry Anderson
Martin Teirway
Pris Lad
A. Hi. Berg
Ea. FM
Lianplog
Walter Jonas
Leter
Ayr
Rove Brown
Peter Constantine
Polar Constantine
Aethers
Folica Department
Rex Brown
Borgl
Melerney
Bowen Chamber of Commerce 32nd Annual Report Adopted
The Bowen Chamber of Commerce held a near 20 member meeting Thursday evening. The 32nd Annual Report and Balance Sheet was read, received and adopted. The President urged energy and cooperation for progress with coalfields opening and a railway due in about 18 months, ahead of iron and steel works. The report was ordered printed and circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Eboye
Thurs
Etie Aerprisa
Agsur
Bowen
Queensland
Harmaud
Cooke
Clarke
Townsville
Kent
Magee
Carrie
Tinpartal
Gomenites
Tur Wuggeee
Belebann Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scoute
Farmere Aquocinlio
Sent
Iebour
Rhodes
Wheelers Etation Lathes
Willis Group
Hughes
Prima
Epare Fonda
Election of Officers and Subscriptions Discussed at Meeting
The meeting covered officer elections with Mr Hodge slated for president and Mr Cooke nominating. A vote supported keeping Hodge in position and maintaining the yearly subscription at £1 1s, noting larger towns paid more and urging prudent budgeting for the organization.
Prohibition Debate Draws City Voters To Polls
A garbled editorial laments Prohibition versus Free Do m and questions the impact of alcohol in society. It references voters, judges, and debates on whether temperance measures should continue, noting concerns about vice and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wand Kazaar
Indid
Olympia Tientre
Sattebay
Tose
Bart Pandy Uggs
Lehard Ecoiymal
Gyan
Qvale
Baw Jaye
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Turf News
Melboune
Laws
Tb Pen
Sit Thew Jay Tue
Buble Bang
Chul
Red Deer
King’t Bounty
Lisuavane
Vaso
Star
St Mire
Buive
All Aboard
Bune É
Miegbler
Demonte
Castellave
Joe
Fridey
V/R.O. Derby
Balltros
Syce Knight
Hezigie
David
Hurythtiig
Poittel
Dellmore
Hearte
Accrington
Dusrewin
Erasmus
Wuhuft
Pershore
Red Cardinal
Galitros
Haight
Malurys
Ridu
Poltret
Postret
Eddy
H. Cairns
Sisathiidale
Seshound
Melbourne
W.B.O. Derby
Bealgue
M. Melody
Crimson
Btratherdale
Nautical
Malurye
Bkysall
Midifii
Wooampewnha
Syce Right
Satsteow
Brasinus
Resulou
Cantala Stakeao
Sir Lee
Uemonte
Elfade
Boldiers
Bowen Torf Club
Ward
A.u.8.n. Co
Macutabs
Proserpine
Inkerman
BOME
R. Carson
Sydney
Ak Guattul
Abe Weniele
Abe Weniele Fartary Previdih TV Migiee
Air Cea
CAT
Ulin
Bowen Chamber OF Commerce
Mtr Tod Potewacoe
Tembura
Elso
Cuoke
Mr Hodge
Ellis
Mer Hodge
Tilmoriow
Hodge
Bard
Wilway
di J. Palwer
Wennie
Tim
Rory Asia
George Walsh
Tivoli
Allien Polat
Dick Moret
Tay
Orb Ingeaioh
Rome
Hoy
Mui Bs
Merinda Meat
Picnie
Striet
Lng
Oddpellows
Bowen Larue
Odd Fellows
HA. Kyles
Sant
J. Fi. Kelly
Aly
Devils Kremsins
God Vand
Willams Street
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