Gordonvale Carnival Showcases World Champion Swimmers
The Gordonvale Amateur Swimming Club hosted a Sunday carnival on the Mulgrave River drawing about five hundred spectators. Prominent visitors were Australian Olympic champion Miss Edna Davey and Miss Jean Cocks, hailed as Australia’s wonder girl-swimmer. They were greeted by local officials, with Mrs. Flenwders and Mr. Reg Simontin leading arrangements. The event featured strong performances and marked by a bright turnout, jazz entertainment, and a celebratory mood ahead of a planned Brisbane trip.
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Gordonvale
Mulgrave
Fidna Davey
Jean Cocks
Cocks Oily
Hisntays
Misr
Daver
Davey
Tost Beck
North Queenland
North Queens
Beck
Hr Queensland
Queensland
Henly
Little Mulgrave
Slomnba
Brisbane
Chambers
British Up Socialistic Storms in London Split
The Daily Herald reports turmoil in the British socialist movement with divisions within the Labour and related factions. Editors warn of disintegration as factions refuse unity and critique parliamentary strategy amid internal party rifts and leadership tensions.
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London
al Nerang Sidallain
Aesv
Podmore Case Looms Over Labour Party Conference
The Independent Labour Party conference debated Mr Maxton's resolution urging Home Secretary Clynes to exercise constitutional power. A large public-opinion push supported action, while government funds and social service provisions came under critique. A tribute to Theresa case and taxation fairness sparked further discussion.
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Londdon
Independent Labor Party
Maxton
Home Secretary
JR Clynes
Exerc
Jueishayemt
Wong
Cave of Commies
To Ailing Women Regain Strength and Vitality
Advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to restore strength in women. Describes symptoms such as breathlessness headaches backache and depression and promotes Pink Pills as a universal tonic that improves appetite energy hair and mood. Mentions price and availability in chemists and stores.
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Taag
Wiliam
Pals Thong
Williams
Dy Williams
Inglis & Son Open Sydney Yearling Sales Big Attendance
Inglis and Son opened their yearling sales in Sydney April 22 with 201 lots listed, 157 sold for 40,160 guineas at an average of 249 guineas. Top price was 1300 guineas for a colt by Magpie from Levet One. other high-priced purchases included 1200 guineas multiple times and 1000 guineas for a colt by Spelthorne. Percy Miller sold all 39 yearlings, Magpie offspring averaged 380 guineas, and Moabite yearlings averaged 300 guineas.
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Sydney
Inglis & Son
James Murdoch
Amounis
Magpie
Levet One
James Scobie
Heroic
Blackwatch
Wil Conk
Rossendale
Smithden
H. Telford
Spelthorne
Spearmigt
Nightwatch
Percy Miller
Labor candidates clash over council finances and roads
A Mossman letter to the editor rails against Labor plans as costly and wasteful. It argues 100 miles of roads drain funds, cites drain-cleaning costs, and warns of deficits while praising potential council candidates like Andreassen, Cobb, Hardwick, Smith, John, Francis, Cook, and Connally.
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Gerson
Mossman Mill
Hogws
Douglas
Andreassen
Cobb
Hardwick
Smith
John
Francis
Cook
Connally
Mossinani
Strephon’s Future in Ascot Gold Cup Hopes Mentioned
London reports Strephon’s trainer Seven discusses the horse’s condition after a lengthy voyage and a stumble in a Jubilee Handicaps meet. The trainer notes Strephon should perform well once he steadies his gait, with Ascot Gold Cup as the main target amid French concerns.
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London
Samm Darling
Seven
Strephon
Voyate
Greun
Ascot
Labor candidates in Mossman Shire race debated
A Mossman district correspondent reports tension within Labor circles over AWL members supporting Labor candidates in the upcoming Mossman Shire elections on April 26. The letter claims union sympathizers align with Labor, aiming to secure favorable returns amid claims of a rift between factions.
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Caims Post
Orenfurns
Missman
AW U
Bongias
Samarlay
Mossman
Elvetatis
Labor
Douglas Shire Council Electors Clash Over Tramway Finance
A letter to the editor argues against Labor candidates and criticizes tramway policy. It questions purchasing a rail motor, labor savings, and loan costs, estimating minimal net gain and warning of high harbor and road costs to justify proposed traffic changes. The piece contends council能力 and local administration would suffer under proposed schemes and cautions voters about questionable finance.
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Fort Douglas
Jae Hers
Wwe
Comacl
Russe
Trafic
Rama
Toe
Julatten
Sven
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Bram
Pollard
Whet Pa
Osworthys Store
Sey
Cal
Abelites
Boland’s
Osmaheus Pyjamas
Weed Weiares
Blach Cashmere Sox
Polana
Cairns
Patearns
Taare
Britain
Cairns Post Limited
Peter
Mecwfacters
Abbott Street
Cains
Podmore
Eise
Moabite
FG Dino
Longreach
Imip
Iselourne
Labor Finance
I Hay
Aly
Memiers
Tramway
Shin
Meessnan
Tares
Port Domulas
Monbras
George’ Lendich
Douglas Shire Council
A. J. Draper
A. J. Draper Ltd
North
McDonald’s Jewellery Store
Stone Sweete
Vines
MLL
Escore Vuatisum
Spee
Extra Hea As
Struslder
Swan Pens
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