Big Racing Boom Punters Shovel on the Cash
The article notes a surge in betting money at major Australian racecourses with prominent punters like Convalis and C Munro driving large wagers. It lists sizable bets and amounts wagered by several individuals at a Rosehill meeting, illustrating the scale of cash moving through the betting scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Rosehill
Convalis
Couvalis
C. Munro
Mandel
Welch
Matthews
Mullgan
Mulligan
Milanian Marama
Davis
Matthew's
Racing Fixtures and Belmont Meeting Schedule Notes
Racing fixtures listed for WATL and WA events at Belmont and Canning Park. Dates span July to January with mentions of Queen's Plate, Derby and Railway, Perth Cup, Karrakatta Plate, and Imperial Stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Wate
Banoe
Canning Park
T.C
Wat.c
Tattersalls 'Club
Ware
Jerms
WAT
W.A.T.C
Derby and Railway
Imperial Steries
Monotony Ends as Race Meeting Turnaround Trumps Worries
In a wartime club tale Gordon is appointed treasurer but the group faces a bleak outlook after a poorly attended race meeting. A late profit emerges from a lucky betting move on Gundagai while Gordon reveals he plans to resign, citing the need for honesty amid mounting pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Gordon
Gundagai
Smith
Cruiser New Orleans Reels From Torpedo Strike
The U S cruiser New Orleans was hit by a Japanese torpedo, her bow ripped away and magazines exploded, blasting 7000 tons of aviation gasoline. A temporary bow fitted in Sydney allowed her return to Paget Sound Navy Yard for modernization, making her faster and deadlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
New Orleans
Sydney
Paget Sound Navy Yard
Collier's
Notes of the Week on War Turmoil and Australian Politics
A fragmented review describes Germany's crisis after an assassination bid on Hitler, rioting, and Gestapo terror while Allied advances in Italy and Normandy intensify. It notes wartime shifts, United States and Japanese moves, and a Critical critique of Australian referendum propaganda and federal spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Hitler
Gestapo
Norway
Ure
Balkans
Italy
Normandy
Callipauga
Forde
Western Australia
Curt
Sweely
Calwell
Referendu
Saipan
Guam
Bee
India
Montgomery
Leghorn
Pisa
Red Army
Japan
Wall
Wireetson
Australia
Seasonal Leave for Service Personnel
The deputy director general of manpower notes ongoing inquiries from farmers about seasonal leave for soldiers and other forces. Leave is limited by conditions and cannot be granted when stationed out of state or on recreational leave. exceptional cases only for shearing leave, with farmers expected to support the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Information
Australia
Western “Australia
West Australia
Western Australia
Perth
Adelaide
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
Hobart
West
Wales
Jed .Nol
H.n. Stitford
Good Shearing Progress in Pastoral Areas Report
The Director of Manpower Mr HT Stitford reports rapid progress in pastoral areas. Straggler shearing may rise as workers advance dates and conditions are favorable. Agricultural areas may start earlier due to more shearers and prisoner of war labor, with local committees organizing compact runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. Stitford
King Street
Perth
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Gordon Hack
A. Shepherd
Chas, Watson & CO
T. Barrack Street
the Bulletin Stsecii Tistsen
Lexier
Politis
Western Australian Turf Club
Belmont Park
H. J. Mulder
Nothi
Guiness
T. G. Davies
Trades Hall
Bley
Cruiser
Commonwealth Savings Bark
M. D. Mears, Couutiaioner
Trernitoy
Ueermiamionae
Barjet Bros
Hay Street
Bennett Street
OPSOS
Loaune
18 Street
Purch
Cassi Fhawards
United
Bubers
Carta Newspiera
Alex. Barr
Northam
James Goss
William Sirret
C. G. Lugg
North Road
Guildford
David Gray & Co. Ltd
Railway Parade
West Perth
NaRage
Nuroof
W.A
R. W. Kennedy
Whelesale
Metro, Markets
Peter Gorman
Awl CO
Spring Street
Nsw
I. R, Bell & CO
Albany
Hotel Australia
P.O
Frank Guilfoyle
Your City
THE
Goldfields Club Hotel Co
Pier
Wellington Streets
Ken Angel
John Lawley
Rosenstamm Pty. Ltd
Saddlery and Harnees
Regent
Donnell
Brisbane Street
Robb
R. Sampson
Eghamst
Victoria Park
D. Neely
Wellington St
Roberts Health Service
Barrick Street
Glendinning & CO
Outotorder Watches
Old
Port Loan Lite
Fremantle
H. Cheshire
Poulterer
Clean Street
Giffin
Williamest
ITE OR
Immediately
Singer Sewing Machine Company
U.S.A
Si2a
Hay St
Medical
William Street
Horseshoe Bridge
Roberts Health Academy
Barrack Street
Rie
Bedicoat
Lilac Doultry Farm
Hickst
Gosnells
Bonnie Doone Chicks
Australorp
Bonnie Doone Poultry Stud
Barrack ST
Congress Cycle Shop
Fie
GPO
Thos
Peter Pan Lottery Agency
Forrest Place
Macfarlane & Co.Ltd
Murray ST. Perth
Hudson Taylor
Tyree Ette
Mudtaylor
Qivenstand
Dept C
Irquiloy
Neawwaniger Olteb
Apiae
Sarenal
Wellinetar Street
Powilh
Pearse Bros
Pearse Bros., Ltd
North Fremantle
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