Turf Tattle Reflects on Australian Racing History and Handicapping
The piece discusses country racing resuming next season amid transport constraints and a call from Sydney owner Smith's stables for a three-person handicapping board. It recalls past greats like Manfred and Phar Lap, notes handicap practices, and mentions Gladynev in a Caulfield Cup context and the 1925 A J C Derby as an era-defining race.
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Sydney
Smith's
Australia
Gladynev
Reduced Smokes Stir Australian Troop Tobacco Ration
Senator Keane lowers the tobacco ration for Australian troops south of Rockhampton to 202 tobacco units or 70 cigarettes per smoker. The cut coincides with a planned five percent civilian tobacco supply increase for April. The measure may affect morale among southern troops.
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Keane
Rockhampton
Rail Bridge Blasted by U S Air Force in Burma
Hazardous devices dropped from planes of the 10th U S Air Force kept the Wunthe Railroad Bridge in Burma under usage by the Japanese. The damaged span shows half ton devices and a Japanese attempt to rebuild within two weeks to resume the rail link from Rangoon to Myitkyina.
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10Th
U.S. Air Force
Wunthe
Burma
Rangoon
India
Myitkyina
U.S
United Nations Conference aims at world peace and rebuilding
President Truman urged nations at the San Francisco conference to unite for a just world order. He framed differences as a normal driver of progress and stressed creating a practical dispute mechanism to outlaw war and foster understanding among 46 delegations. The talks seek a world organization pledging to prevent conflict and promote trust.
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United Nations
San Francisco
ASTLS
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Amorrow
World Brotherhood of Nations
United Nations Conference
Sunflowers on Poultry Farms For Show Quality
On poultry farms a patch of sunflowers is advised to improve show poultry. Seeds in feed before shows help gloss feathers, though birds may refuse at first. Potash-rich soil yields best sunflowers and prevents hollow seeds. ash-rich soil from burned timber helps soil health. Sunflower plants also provide silage and green manure.
Nude Protesters and Doukhobor Nudity Protest in Canada
A report describes Doukhobor Russian religious dissenters in Canada using public nudity to protest conscription. Officials have arrested many with military blankets as public opposition grows. A 40 day Doukhobor elders conference urged followers to abandon nudity as a protest method.
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Dowkhobar
China Fights On After Eight Years Of War
Reports show Chinese casualties from the Sino Japanese conflict through March total 3,100,000, with a vast population largely unaffected by the toll. A separate note recalls French statesman Edouard Herriot’s death in a German camp and his earlier political career. Additional wartime ration notices advise on clothing coupon validity and ration book procedures in Britain, with guidance on prenatal coupons and upcoming changes.
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China
Australia
M. E.jouard Herriot
Beal
Berlin
Marshal Zhukov
Herriot
Yous University
Pierre Laval
France
Lyons
Woh
Norking
Classified advertising rates and guidelines across 25 papers
The notice outlines per insertion word counts for different ad sizes, rate blocks, and that ads appear in 25 named newspapers. It warns that legal notices and certain items are excluded from standard rates and invites readers to inspect the ads closely for terms and value.
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Su. Ue Ee
Newopaners
Abe
Eastern Recorder
Kellerberrin
Toodyay Herald
Bridgetown Advocate
Bridgetown
Manjimup Mail
Avon Argus
Cynderdin
Mullewa Mail and Magnet
Wongan-Balliou
Perenjori Pioneer
Bovup Brook Bulletin
Protester Calls Himself Expert Driver Challenged by Constable
A motorist who told a traffic constable he was an expert driver and could fill a book was told that what he didn’t know would fill a hospital. He provided his name and address.
Legislation Proposed Gratuity for Australian Soldiers
A column notes proposed legislation to grant gratuities to Australian servicemen in recognition of war service. The plan calls for a flat rate of 2/8 daily or 4/15 monthly with no minimum, payable for 12 months, and applies to overseas and Australia service since Japan’s entry. Payment ends after the specified term, with no rank distinctions.
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Australia
Japan
Australia has no folk song claims says Mr. Hosking
Folklore expert Mr. Clement Hosking scoffs at Miss Nessie Carlin’s view that postwar hikers will popularize bushland singing in Australia. He notes Waltzing Matilda is a variant of a Scottish tune and cites extensive European and Celtic song research. He founded Sydney’s Folk Song Choir in 1933, the Southern Hemisphere’s only such group with thousands of songs.
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Clement Hosking
Australia
Oe Craigielea
Hosking
Nessie Carlin
Europe
Germany
Italy
Tyrol
Sweden
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Hebrides
Mr. Hosking
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