Duke John progeny show strong turf potential in WA racing notes
The Dartford Turf Topics review praises Duke John progeny Royal Link and Kingsley for bold turf form. Royal Link beat Yodeson in a six furlongs handicap while Kingsley, from Duke John, remains a standout after Derby and Guineas showings with six starts this season yielding two wins. Sir Agron, a six year old Agrion gelding, won the February Handicap claiming renewed Derby hopes.
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Duke John
Royal Link
Palustris
Yodeson
Fort Royal
EL A. Ten
Kingsley
Ronnie
Kalamunda
Remarc
Duke Jane Rock
Dream Valley
Sir Agron
Sir Ayrion
Highest observation post crowns West Australia forest
A tiny cabin about 200 feet high sits atop a kara wee in a Western Australian forest. Built by the State Forestry Commission as a fire watching tower, it serves also for plane spotting by the Volunteer Air Observer Corps. Civilian members report to the R.A.A.F. from posts across the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
State Forestry Commission
Volunteer Air Observer Corps
Commonwealth
R.A.A.F
Parson’s Wedding Fee: A Light-Hearted Bargain
A shy groom asks what to pay for the ceremony. The parson smiles and says give what you feel like after. The groom offers a shilling, the parson pockets it and returns eightpence as change, turning a simple wedding into a humorous tale of modest payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Mont Racerseng
Tal
Perhsie
Saint Warden Transport Trial Highlights Costs and Claims
The case centers on Saint Warden's Adelaide trip funded by trainers Nicholson and Barron. Evidence notes a £200 fine for Nicholson amid disputes over transport rules and claims of misrepresentation to detectives.
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Saint Warden
Adelaide
Transport Board
Geelong
Ballarat
Melbourne
Nicholson
W. A. Fazio
Commonwealth
Barron
Adam and
Puls
Swanston Street
Horsham
Tailem Bend
Port Adelaide
W. Hartney
Nolan
Pari
Horshart
Mani
Var.c
Faron
Geraldton Maiden Handicap and Northam/Narrogin Races
The text lists multiple Australian race events with prize funds around £200 to £250. Races include Geraldton Maiden Handicap over seven furlongs for maidens, Albany Handicap for two-year-olds, Northam and Narrogin Handicaps at one mile and six furlongs, with horses such as Gold Jay Golden Profit Piccadilly Lass Loyalist and Chesham.
Racing the Abandoned Child of War Time
Captain Heath notes the Jockey Club will cancel entries and substitute races as during wartime. Many regressive rules threaten older horses and stable staff. Owners fear breeding harm if three year olds dominate stud duties and stayers decline.
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News Chronicle
London
Captain Heath
Jockey Club
Heath
Ser
Woodstock
War news and home front notes from Western Australia
Reports on air war heightening in Europe and Pacific strikes. Russian offensives and German retreat noted. U S forces and Roosevelt veto clash mentioned. Australian coal industry tensions with miners criticized amid war strain. Consul Tsao returns to Chungking. successor Lee appointed. WA radio veteran Lloyd Thomas celebrated. war correspondent role. British girls awaiting reunions with Australian husbands. Canadian and New Zealand soldiers aiding transports for wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Perth
W. ¥. Tsao
Chungking
Foreign Office
Tsao
Western Australia
Australia
Daniel J. Lee
Mr. Lee
Calcutta
Rangoon
Bombay
Chicago
W.A. Broadcasters, Ltd
Lloyd Thomas
Lloyd Thopias
Hie Radio Public of
Britain
New Zealand
Birds of a Feather by Gavin Casey reviewed as vivid Goldfields tales
Gavin Casey, Australian short story writer, wins the 1942 5. H. Prise memorial prize for his book Birds of a Feather. The volume contains sixteen descriptive tales mixing humor and drama drawn from goldfields life, showcasing Casey’s suspense and local realism.
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Gilliam
Gavin Casey
Wittnet
Torlile Gold Fields
Natforty
Jack Sorenven
Life on the Mississippi humor and tales praised in review
The reviewer lauds Twain's Life on the Mississippi Stories as real and droll Gilbertian, predicting broad reader appeal. Books are on sale via newsagents and Alberts Bookshop Perth, with motor vehicle ads required to include name address and complete vehicle details and price under National Security regulations.
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Mark Twain
The
Mississippi
Gavin
Casey
Alberts Bookshop
Porrest Place
Perthuy
C. P. Mathes
National Security
Advertiser Request Cited In Local Brief
In a short item, a local business figure is referenced in connection with advertising matters. The note mentions discussions with or about the individual, indicated by a partial phrase, highlighting ongoing outreach to merchants in the area.
Market Place Adverts Offer to Sell Your Goods
A battered notice promotes selling through the Market Place, inviting readers to describe items for sale with size, condition, and price details. It lists several regional newspapers as publication venues and emphasizes clear ads to attract buyers and earn money.
Seed Potatoes and Postal Rates Ad from Albany
Delaware seed potatoes offered for immediate planting at 15 shillings per bag by R. Bell Co Albany with cash with order terms and rails. The 1943 W A Local Government annual lists state road boards and municipalities and vital statistics. Copies 1 shilling each plus postage two pence, available from United Press Ltd Perth.
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Albany
R. BELL # CO
W.A
United Press, Ltd
Hay Street
Perth
Resistor Blake
Licensine
Bun IV Ehold
United Press Ltd
Uble
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Tahoe
Hobart
Chesham
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Tivid
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W.a-L.c
Geraldton
Northumberland
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Frivan
CSM
Luif
S.M
A.C. Barrett
Marrickville
Our Country
Unitarma
Boge
Sacrae
Feeders
Stwanty-Aix
Easterbersta
Toodyay Herald
Bridgetown Advocate
Bridge Town
Manjimup Mail
Enanera
Avon Argus
Mullewa Mail & Magnet
Mesthe Wongan-Ballina
URY
Bovup Brook Bulletin
Boute-Western Advertiser
Easteen Couriee
North Midland Ceres
Midlands Advocate
Steers
Wreely Gazette
Southern Sentinel
B1 Barber
Waroona Mail
Orseman-Esperance
Coolgaedie
Preston Mail
Twentesix
Macfarlane &Co.Ltd
Hotel Australia
G.P
James Goss
Willian Street
Goldfields Club
Ken Aurel
Dr. Pier
Wellington Streets
Bones
Obb
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King-street
Tanners and Merchants
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Parkerville
Swturnpark
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