Federal Cabinet meets amid import curb and local talks
A Melbourne meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held to address pressing business during Mr. Hughes absence. The ministry approved soap import prohibitions to bolster local soap manufacture and glycerine reserves, while a follow up statement in Melbourne planned. Local community events included the Rubonds Cane Growers and War Committee meetings, a patriotic fund drive, a social dance at Babinda Theatre, and details for the annual two mile trotting race with substantial prizes and participant interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ampict
Comchesiog
Mughes
Hughes
Toomorrow
Dinme
Austraine Meta
Australia
Ned Ronda
Rubinds Came
McMahon
Jno. Reid
Wr Stewart
W. MM. Simmonds
Atention
Amodellon
Commeil
Jan Kite
Thureiny
Kirke
Messrs
E. B. Freeman
C. Anderson
Jon. Reid
LO. Bailey
H. F. Wilson
Ter
Red Cross
Babinda Theatre
School of Arts
Ralles
Simmonis
Bailey
Jnroping
FE Powe
Bien Rodes
Menara
W. M. Simmonds
J. B Kirke
Jar
W. Johmstoi
EB Freeman
LO Bailey
Joo
Read
CP. Anderson
Beade
Mr. Heady
Brisbane racing accepts for principal events meadow meet
The Brisbane meeting lists acceptances for the principal events across three days. Notable entries include Anges Harcdicap with six furlongs, and winners such as Conquistador and Cairn Wallace. The Allion Park Sse Hindreg will run seven furlongs on August 16 with a wide field including Nut sown, Athens, and Sandy Toneess.
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Brisbane
OTC
Wiliter Ashivitim
Pth
Anges
Ancot Harcdicap
Tonge
Barield
Bugilfar
Nut Brown
Iriah Coleen
Gon
Lord Vinttes
Sheila
Allerooin
Nonmursa
Loniere
Frinsetta
Venerable
Andis
Lady Mischief
Homing Kime
Orenoke
Ber Owl Yank
Beko
Gasors
Rf Smile
Demeraothis
Cairn Wallace
Conquistador
Ballogse
Wirritla
Bachelors Persse
Scotch Artillery
Rameses
Sir Gerard
Waylanit South
le Gros
Mymorist
Harmonite
Lymihwrst
Lady Brown
Ora
Lary Mofly
Prince Ping Hatfuaner
Ahal’s Kun
Bantondin St Elved
Jinske
Lord Nere
Alfie
Verogaite
Kyerene
Barn Atdisin
Rock Sinester
Glentike
Oruote
Yamala
Julie Kaiebt
Aftouite
Bookmakers Faces License Suspension After Cairns Meeting
The Cairns Jockey Club reported bookmaker attitudes and the Bookmakers Association urged stipendiary awards. The executive refused to recognize any association of registered persons, planning individual action. Licences for 16 bookmakers and two clerks were canceled.
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Townsville
Ames
Attreeting
HORA
Bookmakers Association
Worthers Animeal
Cairns Jockey Club
The
Todd
Meade
Holland
Csirus Annual
Final Gallops At Ascot And Alljoa Park Exhibition Meeting
The morning session detailed final gallops for the QLT.C. exhibition meeting. Cairn Wallace led 6 furlongs on a small grass track at Ascot, with Venerable and others posting times on both Ascot and Alljoa Park tracks. Several horses posted strong performances, with contrasts in pace across the circle and last furlongs, including Suniach and Nite Queen.
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Baishane
Cairn Wallace
Ascot
Alljoa Park
Venerable
Ascot St
Brown
Crete
Ritch'e
Athentic
Suniach
Dot
Seorm
Hatbacher
Australian Steeplechase Tips Report
Tips for the Australian Steeplechase from Sydney and Melbourne sources list horses such as Glenquinn Battleship Weeseay Highland Clan and Laces Basing with jockeys and refereeing notes. The fragment cites trainers and odds though the details are incomplete.
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Sydney
Seoul
Remdrov
Glenquinn
Battleship
Weeseay
Highland Clan
Melbourne
Railways spend by district shows rise in requested funds
A Brisbane report outlines railway expenditure since January 16, 1990, with the Minister for Railways presenting district totals. It notes the southern division received £5,528,252 and rolling stock costs total £7,317,774, while last year £4, and other figures are cited for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Fasifsa
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted as Safe Cure
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an ideal treatment for throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy relieves coughs without narcotics or harmful tar compounds and is safe for delicate individuals. Sold by chemists and stores.
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Chamberlain
Stors
Calendar of Phases and Times in an Ancient Entry
The fragment lists celestial events with dates and times such as First Quarter on August 7 at 7.74 am and Full Moon on August 11, plus Last Quarter at 19.53 pm and New Moon at 3.25 on August 29. It reads like an archaic astronomical diary with inconsistent spellings.
TIDES
Fragmentary OCR notes mention tides and a speaker or author named Amgest rt with unclear references. No coherent event or details are readable to identify date, place, or outcome.
Hidden Digestive Tabs Save a Peaceful Home
A lighthearted tale notes a man helps himself to a second piece while his worried partner frets about his health. A pocket stash of Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tablets promises serenity, with tins priced 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence at T. F. Kelly, Caires, and Jack and Newell.
For the Latest Sporting Mews, Ress Mothers Heould
The note appears garbled with incomplete names and unclear event. No coherent sport item or key facts are readable to summarize into a proper card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ress
Morthers
Entertaining World War II Film and Stage Program Tonight
A mixed British program features "Ente Pepe" and "The Reckoning Flame" screening, plus a comedy and musical acts. Patrons are urged to arrive early for prime seating as the show highlights munition workers, wartime patriotism, and regional talent in a full evening of entertainment.
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Ting Teta Bey
Mary
Staeine
Britain
Empire
Neil
Bert
Sunday Church Services and Holy Communion Litany
Sunday services listed across multiple churches in Hambledam Gordonvale Aloomba and Rabinda with Holy Communion Morning services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm Memorial and evangelist gatherings led by Rev Corkett and Mr Fister at various local churches including Ballast Siding and Gordonvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe
Come
Sete Ln School of Arts
Hambledam
Holy Communion
A.m. All Saints
Gordonvale
S. Amskir’s
Aloomba
Evenson
Cane Farms and Rentals Reported Across Far North District
The listing shows multiple cane farms with varying acreages and yields including 75 acres at 1500 tons and 23 acres with 1917 plantings and 95 acres ready. Prices range from £2500 to £4500 with annual outputs around 300 tons to 1100 tons. Lease options describe residences near Redlynch with fruit trees, pineapples planting rights, and rental cottages near railway workshops with weekly rent. Terms include cash deposits and interest details, plus a 16 year lease for a mill area block in Babinda and related land and facility notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Turner
Redlynch
Buda Street
Renal
Scott Street
Railway Workshops
Severin Street
Marae Lyn
Dymama
Séo Meres
Rine Scrah
Babinda
Historic hotel and land sale notes scattered in ad listing
Advertises multiple properties including a hotel with 1 acre freehold and buildings for £2500, a Miranda stationery and tobacco shop for sale, Strand Hotel lease at £1500, timber and land selections near Oaklands and Garbun with residences and improvements. Compulsory owner ill health drives sale.
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Laks Street
Campa
Dunlops Fine Hotel
Fecha
Miranda
Strand
Bowen
Oaklands
Garbun
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Deniéeanthis
Poaching
Limited
Ted Holland
Linnett & Holland
Turf Commission
AULT
Abborestree
N.qra
Tamfield
Anieate Hokary
Coca
ROE Emenee
Collsaien
Besis
Lome Pein
Caiman
Queemeland
Prithy, Amgest
Xpi
Cary Toe
Serge Shires
AMD
Entertainments
Faerie
New Zealand
Ebro
Frederik
Tee Anetist Theatre
Palace Thastre
Popeinr Pakars
Fife
Metro
Wight
Jim Jere
Tim
Esday Ameer
Pauline Dindley
Sopcenn
Florence Scapini
Viedmian
Warold Whittle
Metana
Na Mere
Mount Molloy
Kitches
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