Australian racing scene sees Knox retire and Brisbane horse influx
The Australian Jockey Club head Adrian Knox will retire from active racing for the war period and his colors will be unused. Brisbane receives a large shipment from the steamer Cooma including Lanius and a half brother to First Principle, with many yearlings to follow. stables prepare for new arrivals and southward care for Shelia RL.
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Sydney
Adrian Knox
Australian Jockey Club
Brisbane
Cooma
Lanius
First Principle
J. Hughes
G. P. Nailon
King
Red Pennant
Bunting
St Atfy
W. Blacklock
Lordacre
Modesto
Polybius
Jack Booth
Shelia RL
Connor
Promising Two Year Olds in Australian Racing News
In Brisbane on April 23 the Murillo colt Twig of Myrtle injured a fetlock and left the course on three legs, likely out of racing. Owners W J Noad and W Ross praise him as a good performer while Sires Produce Stakes prospects stir talk of Surodus Syce Lad and Molly’s Robe as top two year olds. Eurodus remains a standout with three wins from three starts. Attendance notes riding arrangements for Syce Lad P O Neill Molly's Robe Hull Eurodus Bracken.
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Brisbane
Ascott
Twig of Myrtle
W. J. Noad
W. Ross
Surodus
Syce Lad
Molly's Robe
Syre
Lad
Eurodus
Follawa
Syee
O'Neill
Molly
Hull
Bracken
Oan
Mulgrave Rifle Club Opens Trophy Shoot
The Mulgrave Rifle Club held its first trophy shoot on the 21st with good turnout including Albert Cottrell, a Gallipoli veteran. Wiltshire led the day with 67 points, Napier followed with 93, and next Sunday features the captain's trophy with scores to follow. A Chest disease remedy advertisement from Chamberlains promotes quick relief and full recovery.
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W. C
Royal Society of St George annual gathering in Oddfellows Hall
The Royal Society of St George held its annual celebration in Oddfellows Hall with large attendance. President Atkinson presided, guests included returned soldiers from Aeindred societies, and toasts honored The Army and Navy Our Returned Soldiers and Our Allies with speakers praising service and hoping for lasting peace.
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England
Royal Society of St. George
Atkinson
Army
Navy
Carter
Farnes
Coe
North Sea
Cairns
Barnes
Gomm
Cnd
Henee
Sergt. Maclin
Maxlin
Mrir Potts
Society
Heracli
lAnother
Captain Campbell
Woman’s daring film sparks global response in tour
The sensational film by director oe Haldane draws record crowds and worldwide comment. It will screen in Mareeba on Wednesday April, Malanda on Saturday April, Atherton on Monday April, Herberton on Tuesday April, Tolga on Wednesday May 1.
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Oe Haldane
Mareeba
Malanda
Englishmen and Empire Toast at Cairns Gathering
An evening of speeches and toasts honors England and the Empire. The speaker praises English virtue, commemorates WWI heroes, and urges Australians to support front-line efforts while reflecting on England’s history and duties to the empire. Recitations and music follow as loyalty expressions conclude the event.
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Mayers
St. George
India
Richard Coeur de Lion
Knights Templar
Emersom
England
Wiltshire
Justice Chubb
Grammar
Queensland
Australia
Cairns
W. Carter
Jennings
Elevate
Gomm
Atkinson
Norris
Walter Williams
E. Massey
Jerusalem
Royal Society of St. George
Entertainments Show Packed War Time Film Program
The night’s bill features The Cob Webs with Henry Edwards Violet Hobson Alma Taylor and a five act Olga Petrova drama To the Death set on Corsica with Bianca Sylva. Also The Not and the Kernel Thou Shalt Not Flirt Jim Slogum The Seven Pearls Shall We Forgive Her The Woman Who Did and What the Woman Did films. Weather notes warn rain with easing wind.
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Hepworth
Henry Edwards
Violet Hobson
Alma Taylor
Austral
Big Lake Street House
Olga Petrova
Metro
Islan
Corsica
Napoleon
Bianca Sylva
Ile
Paris
Rosa
Bianca
Secret Service
Jim Slogum
Toight
Patlie
Turkey
Ima
Honest Bey
Drake
June Elvidge
Frederick Haldane
Grant Allen
London
Provinces
Hermina
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Mulgrave Rifle. Club
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Royal Society OF &T
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G. Lisha
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Strand Hotel
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Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
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Pathe
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Jon Mee
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Ialso
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Danter
Franky Petera
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George Tysall
J. Draper
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Tableland Estimate and Commission Agency
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