Anzac Day Address Honors Australian and New Zealand War Dead
A Cairns gathering marking Anzac Day pays tribute to Australians and New Zealanders who served in the Great War. Speakers invoke bravery at Gallipoli and urge ongoing duty to empire nations, with remarks praising fallen soldiers and urging support for veterans and families.
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Australia
New Zealand
Gallipoli
Cairns
Gallepoli
Anzac
Anthipoli
Egypt
Palestine
France
Australi
Captain Campbell
Returned Soldiers” and Sailors’ Association
Anzac Day Observed in Brisbane With Naval Parade
In Brisbane on Anzac Day ceremonies included church services attended by many including returned soldiers. A naval and military parade followed with 1356 service members and 900 returned men in the procession. The Governor and Premier spoke at Exhibits hall demonstrations, a Dead March was played, and the National Anthem concluded the evening. Receipts from a charity event totaled 17/5 as collections were noted from multiple helpers.
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Brisbane
St. John's Anglican Cathedral
Albert Square
Lene
A.lf
Australia
Audienci Sd
Queensland Politics Shows Ministers Reassess Cabinet Roles
Brisbane reports a lull as ministers facing jeopardy resume office and await reshuffle. Mr Ryan will study portfolios for his team over a few days with a definite plan possibly next week. Hunter remains in cabinet, likely to stay without a portfolio while Robinson stays on as Agent-General.
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Brisbane
Ryan
Hunter
Parliamentary
Labor Party
Assembly
Sir T. Robinson
London
Mr. Hunter
Townsville's Day Anzac Celebrations Full of Life
Townsville marked Anzac Day with morning church services at 10 and an 11 o clock march led by Brigadier General Irving. A beach address near Queen's Hotel followed by a presentation of a Military rescue to Private O'Brien. Citizens then dined at the School of Arts and gathered for evening theatre tributes.
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Townsville
Flinders Street
Strand
Irving
Queen's Hotel
Salvation Army
S O'Brien
School of Arts
Theatre Royal
Hope and Remembrance A Message from Headquarters
Melbourne on April 25 receives a cable from General Birdwood in London marking the third Gallipoli anniversary. He recalls the Australian and New Zealand forces’ sacrifice, pledging that aims remain unachieved yet hope endures, and urges homefolks to remember and persevere.
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Melbourne
Want
Birdwood
London
Gallipoli
Australia
New Zealand
Sparta
Red Cross Meeting At Mossman Hall Seated Acting President
The Mossman Hall Red Cross gathering elected Mrs KR D Rex as acting president for the period and read one letter from the lodge. Members noted some absences but remained hopeful for a good holiday period.
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KR. D. Rex
Debate in Federal Parliament on regiments and reforms
Members discuss restoring Scottish regiments and refer to Defence Ministry action. Cairns cyclone aid is urged to match Mackay relief. The Repatriation Bill shifts patriotic funds control to the Repatriation Minister. A postal voting and preferential system bill is in preparation but delayed by war work.
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Wise
Mackay
State War Council
Home Territories
Wallace
Father Jerger
New South Wales
Tudor
Resuming Remarks in Boa Court Amid Dispute
A brief court note states that proceedings resume in Boa Court as Boa argues a dispute related to the case. The update confirms ongoing judicial action and scheduled hearings in the local venue.
Melbourne Turf Races Set for April 17 1915
Melbourne April 15 1915 racing card lists Khartoum Hurdle over two miles and sixty four yards at 1.30 with entrants Lord Capuriz Colonel Light Tinana Jether Wise Tongorogan and others. Two year old Nursery Handicap at 2.20 includes Fitness Red Dome Northern Crown Princess Vimy and Lillian Blankney. a Steeplechase and other events follow with notable runners such as Yandil Mistico Hawkwing Glenard Pinon and Sir Ibex among entrants.
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Colonel Light
Tinana
Jether
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Schben
Fastolfee Lady
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Red Dome
Northern Crown
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Lillian Blankney
Eastern Star
Shal
Tuneta
Steel Wings
Thesaura
Swordstroke
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Gles
Bonaie Geip Comb
Megass
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Hawkwing
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Sie Thex
Remmon
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the Hague
Algol
Legona
Colonel Chutney
Fitz Linacre
Air King
Haylass
King Neptune
Blue Torrie
Glenferrie Welter
Veleria
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St. Pierre (Inc
Happy Queen
Tongkah
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Kindle
Seigneur
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Mangerton
Lord Capulet
Lady
Jether Ant Finess
Yandil
Wedge
Edrington
Necrim Steeple
Glenard
Pinon
Sir Ibex
Welter
Speedy Ileam
Enigmatical
Betting Odds and Racing News From Goodwood and Adelaide Cup
Latest betting lists Pistolaire Mareca Ipoh Que Sera Omaha Trillion Accrington Wedge in Goodwood Handicap and Elsdon Rosanna Ashview Star Comedian William the Silent Wee Gan Escombe Plenty Quiara The Toff in Adelaide Cup. Corporal J N Macgregor to resume riding after two years away. jockey license granted. Appeals lodged against Camberdown stewards 12 months disqualification over Wasca Steeplechase. heard May 3 by VRC committee.
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Pistolaire
Mareca
Petracia
Melbourne
Ipoh
Omaha
Trillion
Rucklaw
Melbolt
Wedge
Aislabie
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Elsdon
Rosanna
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Wee Gan
Escombe
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Quiara
J. N. Macgregor
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Hazelwood
B. Spain
Sugar Industry Stalemate Delays Next Years Price Talks
Prime Minister reports no progress in sugar price negotiations with the Commonwealth as caucus politics absorb attention since Melbourne trip. Mr Ryan confirms press-paragraph implications and says government will consider regulations before a new agreement.
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Brisbane
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Ryan
Kissing Point Camp Ends as Cairns Lads Depart
The Kissing Point camp closed today as Charters Towers company left for home in the afternoon and the Cairns party depart by the Arawatta tomorrow. A. Coy from Charters Towers won the marching competition and retained the challenge shield for the year.
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Townsville
Kissing Point
Charters Towers
Cairns
Arawatta
Thearters Towers A. Coy
Oil launch M foundered off Wellington coast
The oil launch M on a fishing trip in heavy weather foundered in Wanganui roadstead near the Wellington breakwater and three men were drowned. It was seen sinking as it headed for the breakwater after disappearing suddenly.
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Wellington
N.Z
Wanganui
Townsville Politics Reelects Shire Chairman
Townsville on April 25 reports William Ireland has been reelected chairman of the Thoringowa Shire Council. Ahead, keen interest surrounds Saturday’s election for a new council for Greater Townsville.
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Townsville
William Ireland
Thoringowa
Greater Townsville
Grants of Probate in Townsville Court Proceedings
Grants of probate were issued in the Supreme Court on April 26. Elizabeth Anderson of Ripple Creek transfers to her son Charles Archibald John Anderson and Alexander Coutts Anderson as personal representatives. William Watkins of Cardwell is granted to his widow Annie Watkins.
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Townsville
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Anderson
Ripple Creek
Charles Archibald John Anderson
Alexander Coutts Anderson
William Watkins
Cardwell
Annie Watkins
Government aims to release political prisoners
Mr Watt announced he had asked the Acting Attorney General to draft full details of what releasing political prisoners would entail. The Cabinet is due to consider the plan next Tuesday at the Governor General's recruiting conference.
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Melbourne
Watt
The Loan A Success War Bond Drive Progress
The Federal Treasurer Mr Watt reported this evening that subscriptions to the war loan drive have advanced well. He noted strong public support and urged continued investment to sustain wartime finance.
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Melbourne
Mr. Watt
Joao
Children’s Pantomime at Palace Michores Features Fox Attention
Palace Michores announces an upcoming children's pantomime Pasture Jack and the Beanstalk starring notable performers including Lee Corbin and Prince Carpenter in juvenile roles. The production markets as a premier community event with top talent for young audiences.
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Lithe
Mies
Servius
Lee Corbin
Prince Carpenter
Jin
Pal Meggan el
Church Services at Presbyterian Church Herberton
Readable portion notes service times at the Presbyterian Church Herberton with names J A Sinclair and others. It mentions 1 am Watcon zie Jag Yar ta Servwe and weather caveats.
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Presbyterian Church
Herberton
Joam & Schoo
Watconzie
Wreather
J. A. Sinclair
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