Topsy Turvey Records and the Australian Sire List
A discussion from an Australian paper questions the official list of Australian winning sires. It notes earnings by Beau Pere and others, cites New Zealand winnings, and argues the list miscarries domicile counts. The piece mocks ranking by including Mr Standfast and Myosotis, ending with a critique that the method is absurd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Journals
Gay Lothario
Spearfelt
the Buzzard
Manitoba
Enfield
Portofino
Broughel
Hall Mark
Beau Pere
Premiershap
New Zealand
Australia
England
USA
Japan
MR. Standfast
Stamdiast
Myosotis
Stantiast
Heavy spring entries cup and classics totals rise at Caulfield
The article notes Caulfield Cup and related events drew 319 entrants, up from 284 last year, with 59 from New South Wales, one from Brisbane, and several from New Zealand. West Australian horses such as Hestia, True Flight, Pantheist, and Saint Warden held Cup engagements, while former winners Skipton and Tranquil Star also feature. The Caulfield Cup attracted 308 entrants, with 34 from New South Wales and one from Queensland, and the Moonee Valley Cup set a local-entry record at 27 with only one from other states.
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Flemington
New South Wales
Brisbane
New Zealand
Temple Chief
England
Hestia
Saint Warden
True Flight
Tomito
East
Queensland
Caulfield
Sir Galahad’s abnormal spleen astonishes veterinary doctor
Veterinarian Roy Stewart reports Sir Galahad the horse suffered a rare spleen enlargement weighing nineteen pounds, about ten times normal. The horse, treated recently for anaemia and jaundice, showed no visible illness until weeks before. Stewart notes the spleen likely developed over six to twelve months.
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Sir Galahad
Roy Stewart
Election and war issue dominate notes of the week
The Prime Minister plans to seek dissolution of Federal Parliament this week as general elections loom for August. Debates on wartime policy, socialism, and government control unfold amid paper shortages, radio campaign limits, and a push for clearer decisive messaging. Feminine voters loom large as campaigns turn to future promises and war economy themes.
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Curtin
Reyal
Labour
Mr. Ward
Maning
Ward
Australia
Postwar Shipping Competition Shapes U S Merchant Fleet
The United States Maritime Commission plans postwar rules to build a larger American merchant fleet. Admiral Land outlined a seven point program emphasizing private ownership, Ship American, route establishment, indirect lines, tramp shipping, and government policy after the war to dominate world trade.
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United States Maritime Commission
Emory Land
Federal Election Aims to Sustain War Budget and Administration
The Prime Minister Mr Curtin said the government proceeds with budget work but the full budget may not be ready for the coming parliamentary session. Political circles doubt Parliament will be recalled before supply expires to present the budget.
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Curtin
Melbourne “Age
Headstone misused as doorstep at Tasmanian guard room
Investigation into a dereliction of duty in Tasmania centers on a headstone intended for a soldier's grave that ended up as a doorstep in a detention barracks area. A prisoner alone knew of the stone and its inscription after tunneling attempts. the stone had been rejected by bereaved parents and later dumped in the guard-room area.
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Usea
Tasmania
AME
Death of Miss Cummins in Kalgoorlie
The obituary notes the death of Miss Cummins following a heart attack in Kalgoorlie on a Sunday morning. Funeral arrangements are set for Merredin with details of the service and conduct expected.
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Abiss
Mike Curiains
Tvanawsiett
Kalgoorlie
Gutrate Dineeter
Cuutras
Saherquettte
Merredin
Merchant Ships Travel to Europe Carry Passengers Before War
A fragment suggests ships between the United Kingdom and European countries carried more than 2 250 passengers last year under British wartime transport, with the services and conditions cited as part of a broader wartime mobility pattern.
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United States
Britain
Vida
Hatish Ministry of War Transport
Pee Maine
United Kinsler
London
Shortage of shearers prompts training scheme
Aimed at easing a serious shearer shortage, the government launches a program to teach farmers and farm workers to shear. Funds are provided from a special appropriation for training skilled workers. Schools for shearers have been established in several states to supply shearers for state agricultural sectors.
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She LS
Wea Fogecaray
Hints For Housewife Helps Remove Tea Or Coffee Stains
Quick stain removal tips from a homemaking guide. Uses common agents like detergent, baking soda, and vinegar to target tea and coffee marks. Provides step by step applications, dwell times, and rinse instructions for fabrics and tableware.
For Sale A Good Farm in Mount Barker District
A subdivided freehold farm seven miles from Milsarket area offers 2a acres with 15 acres orchard, 50 acres virgin land, and mixed timber. Includes a four room WB house with bath and sleep-in, outbuildings, stock including 85 ewes with Southdown rams, cattle, two horses, and working plant. Suitable for dairying, fattening, and fruit growing. Price £1875. Apply BT Post Office Mt Barker.
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Milsarket
Nes Caryn
Mt, Barker
Classifieds Offer Wide Range of Goods and Ads
Readers are urged to browse the Market Place advertisements for items to buy or sell. The page explains how to describe goods clearly, set a price, and reach potential buyers across numerous regional newspapers listed, with rates noted for inverted display in twenty-seven papers.
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Rime Bookey
Batching Fen
Vinnie
Tamale
Jmenis
Aod
Eastern Recorder
Toodyay Herald
Bridgetown Advocate
Brider Wen
Perenjore
Boyup Brook Bulletin
Nencubbini
Southern Cross News
Vacant Land and Housing Aid Offered near Parkerville
United Press reports six acres of land for sale and housing assistance to builders in Parker ville. The program offers guidance and support to develop the property, with application details pending approval and listed location at 971 Hay-sr.
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Parkerville
United Press
Hay
For Sale Navel Oranges in Parcels at Parnell Orchard
Sale notice announces navel oranges available in flats at Gosnetis and Chirnips Dobe near Frei. J Carnen lists Parnell Orchard prices and contact points for purchase.
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Frei
J. Carnen
Parnell Orchard
Gosnetis
Apple and Pear Prices Altered at Mount Barker Co operative
Mount Barker Co operative Ltd announces price changes for apples and pears effective from Wednesday May 2. Terms require cash with order. Unattended sidings noted.
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Mount Barker Co-Operative Ltd
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Topsy-Turvey Records
Pantheon
Pantheist
Skipton
Stevens
Barnett Bros
Hay ST
Perth
Bennett ST
Chas. Watson & CO
Barrack Street
W.A
The
Bulletinacreatia
Brorusa Splendid Cartoons Service Dept. Financial Infoomation
Society — Politics
Vulcan
Calico
Australian Broadcasting Commission
America
Lunes
Jerije
Sanon
Wistar
Methaiyne
7 Gp Eeruiter
Berra
Emer
Mount Barker
Munresk
F. T. Whitfield
Kellerberrin
Our Country
emsaree _m
Peeve Ors St Ie
Bay
Eee
TRE South-Western
Pintaces
North-Eastern Courier
North Midland Times
Carmamah
Hotel Australia
Saayp Dunnese
Couvaalant
Efeons
Fran Guilpotle
Goldfields Club
Ken Angel
Dr. Piet
Wellington
Bones
Queson
Roth Deine
Fruit Growers
Fee
Glendenning & CO Metropolitas Mor
Ars
Northam Mater Wreckers
Abs. Barr
Witeweraiist
Northam
P.O
Roelster
Chemsine
Ari Vives
Tce
Maes Rowel
Plas
United Pre
James Goss
William Street
Rawleigh
M. W. Culling
Armadale Phone
COUN
Wit
Hay Street
ShiTsari
Charles-street
Neander
Corp
Cleopatras
Dunate
Democrats
Granny Smith
Yates
2Lin
Yato
Zale
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