Exhibition Meeting at Sno Weather Sporting QT.c
A summary of the QAP winter exhibition meeting in Sno weather with multiple races and results. Coodale and King's Measure were top contenders in the six furlong race, while Conquistador led the National Tote event but Lag remained close. Lordacre and Athentic battled through the final straight with Lordacre taking the victory. The Heavyweight Handicap saw Camaguge prevail by two lengths, and Fuglebury won the First Novice Handicap. Curran was injured in the Ascot Handicap and hospitalised after Oronoko rider incident.
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Snoweather
Coodale
Connell
Cairns
Masons
Lyndhurst
Davis
E. Tuckers
Sip
Haneesite
Limited
Conquistador
Batchelor's
Persse
Lyndhurst Lady
Ramcees
Lyrehurst Lally
Wyaytha
My Gavonm
Demerenthis
Sir Gogard
Tore
L. Dive
Arcrt
Pee
Vesecoble
Lordacre
Athentic
Sheila R
Fringella
Nat Brown
Fuglebury
Northover
Lass
Dins
Ardisia Barn Owl
Casil Gun
Ascot
Curran
Oronoko
St. Elfred
Mason
Halberdier
Nerize
Roseacre
Mortleman
Australian Steeplechase meeting reports from Melbourne
The VATC meeting in Melbourne on August 1 concluded in fine weather with several steeplechase results. Winners included Verarmine in the Arkaringa Hurdles and Bendrock capturing the Australian Steeplechase, with multiple horses placing and betting odds listed for each event.
Ingham Races Results Highlight Local Meet
At Ingham on August 12 the annual races produced multiple winners. Factotum won the McDonald Steeplechase ahead of Memory, while Archi was disqualified for interference. Hazeldene took the Open Trot and Tallboy won the Ingham Cup with Beechworth placing second.
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Ingham
Dr Hart
Canterbury Park Racing Steady Favoritism in Sydney Fixtures
August racing at Canterbury Park in Sydney featured Inverara the favorite in a 2 mile event, winning by two lengths as betting favored. Seangle and Sessarius fought a dead heat for second in the 6 furlong Tying Handicap, while Volt Ilario led a Park Stakes field with Woo winning by three quarters of a length. De Lyaza and Acrossise contested the Three Year Old Handicap, and Blackakre claimed the Weber Mile with Barraconda second as Giganda placed fifth in a nine-horse card. Time figures noted for each race accompany the results.
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Sydney
Hardie Hace
Sweet Step
Sao
Morton
Prince Waroo
Onions
Inversra
Unclear Racing Fees and Severe Book Maker Debate
The piece discusses drastic action against bookmakers and criticism of high fees that burden the public. It mentions Australian steeplechase, Meomiake Steenie, and a controversial ticketing incident, noting a standout case of Botigm Soult feared to be broken down.
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Cairns
Daba
Ungeala
Unclear Racing Notes From Early Meeting
A fragmentary report references horses Grafte Cup Norbury Nojah Sevire as half brothers and others like Posiaatus linked to 1913 Milbourne Cap. Mentions owners James Chambers and local officials debating a Metropoliten Arc starter. De Game works at Caufield under G. De lamey with Veeco connection to New Zealand.
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Cup
Norbury
Nojah
Sevire
Fee
Mepartes
Antonio Ieep
Abumdasep
Nirvems
Norbery
Bly
W. C. Bares
Berben
Posiaatus
Milbourne
James Chambers
Newessile
Towmewilleun Charters Towers
Jectey Cluts
Metropoliten Arca
Jcluies
Epper
Mieinekery
Tery Fm
Sgeis
Caufield
G. Delamey
Two Round Boxing Fight Ends in Controversy
In Brisbane on Saturday Ned Fitzgerald and Joe Russell fought a sudden ending in two rounds. Russell pressed the pace and held control until a crash on the ropes saw him go down. The referee declared Fitzgerald the winner amid dispute over alleged head clashes and a possible short arm jolt.
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Brisbane
Ned Pfatgerald Got
Joe Russell
Russell
Frei Rnce
Cet Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Melbourne Brief: Arios at Sadim Last Night
A report from Melbourne notes Arios performing at the Sadim venue on August 13 with details sparse. The short item highlights a late evening appearance by the act named Freming Spargo in the city.
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Melbourne
Arios
Death of Sir G Turner Former Victoria Premier
Melbourne August 13 Sir G Turner former premier of Victoria and ex Federal Treasurer died this morning in Sydney following illness he was a prominent statesman and long time political leader in Australia with a major role in both state and federal government duties and reforms.
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Melbourne
G. Turner
Victoria
Two Derbies Caulfield and Melbourne Copa Factored
Court House Hotel reports that ORA prepares to transact business on the Fipsom and Metropolitan handicaps The article references the two derbies Caulfield and Melbourne Copa with focus on preparatory steps and address details at the court house hotel
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ORA
Caulfield
Melbourne
Court House Hotel
News of the week in book form in Northern Herald
Ree Linfett, turf commission agent, headlines this week in a book form spread featured by the Northern Herald. The item highlights industry notes and market movements with a focus on turf dealings and related agents.
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Linfett, Ree
Mqora Turf Commission
Northern Herald
Austral Theatres Features Marie Tempret and Chaplin Film
The Austral Theatre showcases an English actress Marie Tempret in a varied program. Charlie Chaplin stars in Police with a new emotional range, as audiences enjoy the serials and other films amid comfortable seating.
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Mtar
Marie Tempret
John Ball
Choice and drama mix in North-West tale at local venues
A fragmented notice reviews a bold mix of adventure and romance featuring Pennington and a Viking father, with fight scenes and a payoff ending in love. It advertises Metro's production and the film schedule at the Calc with prices, plus a separate Palace Theatre showing The Man Who Stayed at Home and praise for Liesel Walsh in a J. C. Williamson cast.
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Cameda
Pennington
Jeffries
Metro
Cairms
Palace Theatre
Cael Shemale Soeate
Daar Ok
Ster
Liesel Walsh
Joe Gar
J.C. Williameon
Tenor Paul Dufaart Tomersee Performs in Canada
Canadian tenor Paul Dufaust will present a program featuring French songs including Blasts dAmour and Im Pays the French march, followed by How's My Best. The recital, noted by Evening Keown, includes a dramatic closing piece and marks a notable concert in Christchure.
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Paul Dufaart Tomersee
Paul Defaust
Mr. Dufesit
Fis
Dufaule
Keown
Sugar farm and cane land listings in Innisfail district
William Lennom advertises sugar farms and cane lands in the Innisfail district with several farm options. Listings include 75 acre cane farm at £3,500, 83 acre farm (£2,300), 183 acre farm with 1,190 ton 1916 crop and 3,000 ton potential, 66 acre farm with top yields, scrub land at £10 per acre, and leasehold options near Redlynch and Babinda mill with buildings, cottages, and improved water. Also details on a 16 acre alluvial lease and other properties with varying terms and prices.
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Lennom
Innisfail
Badilla
Goondi Mill
W. T. Turcer
Redlynch
Babinda Mill
Real Estate Opportunities and Bargains Advertised
A mixed colonial era ad lists Dunlops Hotel with 1 acre freehold and fine residence for £2500 promising 10 percent yield. Also offers Strand Hotel lease or freehold, timber selections and sugar lands near Behana with various acreages and improvements, all described as bargains for cash and quick sales.
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Lake Street
Camus
Dunlops Fine
Mareeba
Strand
Bowen
Isco
Oaklands
Kuranda
Carbua
Behana
Mount
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