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Newspaper
Bundaberg Mail
Location
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
2
In Brisbane on Friday the latest acceptances for Saturday races are reported. Moleve and Juleigh were omitted from the Shorts Handicap, affecting the lineup and betting prospects for the day.
The day’s meeting at Toowoomba featured two main events with results from Wheatwood Handicap and Show Handicap. Future Hope led in the Wheatwood Handicap but finished behind a field including Bardrop and Lentils amid wide betting and long odds. Master Rowe captured the Show Handicap by a neck over Ascond with betting at long prices and dividends paid.
The fortnightly ET meeting runs this afternoon with strong racing expected. New horses in the local course bring added interest including entries like Veto Bon or Abbawinl in the Flying Handicap divisions and a slate of trials with Mah Jongg and Trinkey Mat among the contenders.
The article traces Queensland bred Lilypond, sired by Lilywell, and his Sydney Cup win amid Queensland racing influence. It notes Lilypond’s origins at Manapouri, later movement to Western Australia, and contrasts with Le Grand and other Queensland champions. It highlights Queensland’s contribution to top-class gallopers and reflects on potential greatness of Le Grand had he raced longer.
Fragmented report praises Grand and Lilypond through Epigram pedigree notes while listing match fixtures and player lineups for a BRL event. Includes referees and club squads for Hornets Wanderers Christian Brothers and Wanderers, with emergency players and assorted positions.
The naval weekly meeting of the BRL Governing Body was chaired by President Jdtt Clarke with a large delegate turnout. Greetings extended to Mr Sweetman. various club applications and resignations noted. arrangements made for match timings, player transfers, and spectator safety measures at the Wharf.
Tomorrow's contest in the Bundsberg Mughy League features the Natives and Wanderers in a high stakes senior and junior division doubleheader. Both sides have trained intensively and await coach Sweinman to boost Wharfes team if needed, promising a determined battle after a close Charity Cup encounter.
North Bundaberg Cricket Club boasts a strong lineup led by Peter Olsen Jack Ryan Clin Dent Teddy Hille and Martin Duno as Fred Stern returns to bolster the attack. Bundaberg respond with a full side including Martin Dunn KE Arnel and W Rayney. Match starts 10 40 am at Croft's Railway Grounds with both teams eager for a decisive overflow of form.
Antiquaries note a 12th century custom revived at Bildworth near Manafield England. A baby is placed in a cradle inside the church altar rail and rocked by the vicar as the Bishop of Derby dedicates the infant to God. The rite, lapsed 106 years, resumed three years ago to symbolize the presentation in the Temple.
Reports detail a funeral for Charles Cook a journeyer from Anistrotte to America and later life in Rockhampton. The Easter parish meeting at Christ Church drew many, with a large wardens report on revenue. Elections for parish officers and councilors followed, with multiple names listed and recognitions given to staff.
Archbishop Duhig at a Brisbane banquet praised the Press for uplifting humanity and held that no country has achieved the high level of the Australian press. He contrasted it with other nations and thanked the Advocate directors for their work. The audience included Dean Lee and other directors in attendance at the new premises opening.
The Yale Central Mill and Childers Mill Cane Prices Boards resumed sessions. Draft awards proposed for payment schemes, with votes in favor of new rates and delivery terms set to begin in July.
A Melbourne Sydney wire reports Burnt Here Brown plans cremation services at Rookwood crematorium. Ovens have been trialed and two sheep will be burned before the first human cremation. The firm seeks capital to build chapel and pallbearer facilities and to issue certificates with ashes returned to relatives.
The text critiques a government press relation with biased reporting and promises of national interest. It asserts the presidency often misstated news while stressing the press should serve welfare, support the economy, and aid commercial sectors.
A vivid portrait of Hull's role in industry and empire, describing its docks, coal and fish trades, and wartime memorials. The piece trails through the city’s streets and warehouses, noting ships, trawlers, and the market power of Hull as a port, while recalling historic events and local landmarks.
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