Nominations for Mar Eba Turf Club Meeting Break Records
Brisbane reports record nominations for the Mar Eba Turf Club meeting with events and selections listed. Chief tours include Lieut Linacre and a Gold Tie at the August 26 deadline. Races feature King Cleo Fringilla Betrayer and Syn Circle among others with selections noted.
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Brisbane
Linacre
Starfield
King Cleo
Fringilla
Benhab
Betrayer
Nancy Ahab
Selectons
Limscre
Taway Tra
Sir Syee
Seatch 'Trdie
St. Lenn
Kenili
Purse
AH In
Yoselard
Bio Maeterlinck
Out Scout
Misitra
Togorven
Handsome Lad
Royal Loch
Syn Circle
Fayal
Vathatish
Adelaide Steeple Bettinz Selection Debacle
Melbourne report details a muddled steeplechase meeting with misread entries Hobgoblin Collaterance Hawkwing Cordelier and others listed under a confusing selection by "Woree" including Doirzn Foin Hobgoblin.
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Melbourne
Hobgoblin
Hawkwing
Cordelier
Doirzn
Foin
Weights Flying Handicap Summary Entry
A terse list of race weights and entries for a Flying Handicap event. Names include Royal Actor Roget Jaiz Selim Buy Gotama Jenny Eurado Go Lad and Regabel with weights ranging from 8 to 12 stones and prices or stakes noted in pounds.
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Jan —Royal
Roget
Jaiz
Selim Buy
Gotama
Jenny
Eurado
Go Lad
Dagent
Regabel
Black
Phanfur
Laddie
Hambicapp
Roger
Selim Key
Demas
Gotana
Trenny
Dives
Kio
Lagent
O. T. Langley
Biplane Probable Starter in Spring Stakes Plans
Trainer RJ Mason says Biplane likely to start in the Spring Stakes Craven Plate or Kwick Plate with Desert Gold as a mare rival. Weight carries extra for Biplane, while Desert Gold has mare advantage in weight-for-age events. Future start in the Caufield Cup depends on conditions. Melbourne report notes remaining entries.
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RJ. Mason
We Horse
Iplane
Biplane
Brisbane Protests Over Racing Profits for Patriot Funds
In Brisbane August 21 reports say proprietary racing drains local funds. Albion Park Jockey Club granted two extra racing days with profits earmarked for patriotic funds. No public balance sheet yet, but figures around eight thousand four hundred pounds and programme profits are cited amid concerns.
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Brisbane
Albion Park
Brisbane figures reveal racing club profits and state outflow
The passage notes numerous meetings by two clubs including Kedron Park Racming Club and suggests substantial profits. It questions why Brisbane rating would ship thousands of pounds out of the State to Melbourne and asks for authoritative clarification on the duration and financial impact.
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Kedron Park Racming Club
Brisbane
Melbourne
Greenery and band promise a Red Cross fundraiser afternoon
The venue and grounds look well for an official opening in aid of the Red Cross this afternoon. The Tews Band will perform to support the event, and the rumored steady practice by the ladies hints at keen contests. The public is urged to roll up.
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Red Cross
Tews
Berger
Rhodes
N.S.W
London
B.P
In a Delightful Programme
A brief catalogue entry lists prices: g/. 3/. 2/. with the note plus tax, indicating pricing for items in a period publication.
Wyreema Threatened Loss of Shire Transport Facility
Mr E E Heale of Atherton, shire chairman, warns Wyreema removal without replacement with refrigerated space would hurt 3900 people on the Atherton Tableland dependent on the butter trade. He notes Cairns exports rely on a steamer with refrigerated capacity and says butter was all cured on Wyreema last year. Heale telegraphed the Navy minister protesting the change.
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Brisbane
E. E. Heale
Atherton
Sydney
Cairns
Heale
Navy
Premier hints at travel plans amid talks of London post
The article reports Mr Egan refusing to comment while speculation circles about Mr Hunter and Mr Ryan taking trips to North Queensland and London. It notes a possible departure to England for the Agent general role and suggests the Parcles party may have sidelined Mr Hunter. The Premier declines to confirm any travel timetable.
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Brisbane
Hunter
Queensland
Jamil
England
Ryan
Townsville unrest flares as hotel staff strike escalates
Townsville reports ongoing agitation by I.W.M. supporters targeting hotel servers. After days of tension, trouble boiled over when the men left a hotel during today’s incidents.
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Townsville
1.W.1m
Servats
Keel laid for six auxiliary schooners at Wallace Power
Sydney August 23 Mr Fitzpatrick assistant treasurer laid the keel for a list of six auxiliary schooners of two hundred tons each to be built by the Wallace Power Boat Company. The firm offers £39000 in bonuses to workers if the contract is finished in twelve months. Ten men are now employed but when the project accelerates about 1200 will be needed.
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Sydney
Fitzpatrick
Assisant
Wallace Power Boat Company
Unclear church notices outline services and events
Sunday services at St Andrews Presbyterian and Gordonvale with morning and evening sermons. Special Unveiling of Roll of Honor and Welcome Social planned. Mass in Gordonvale and Edmonton. Methodist Sunday School Anniversary and children's events with gifts distribution and kindergarten performance described.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Rf Aclerk
Gordonvale
Edmonton
Babinda Red Cross notes a busy meeting and fund drive
The CUCANIA Red Cross gathering lists officers including President and Treasurer, approves minutes and annual report, acknowledges correspondence from headquarters, and records receipts for village funds. A coin evening is planned at Mrs Stewart’s home with dancing to boost funds and many members contribute items and subscriptions for Red Cross work.
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Mesdames
Galletarrose Oes Creaghe
T. Stewart
W. Stewart
Fay
Ross
Lewis
Mesdames Kerr
Brown
Cooktown
M. Petersen
Aloomba
Morton
Cairns
Stuart Dickson
Babinda
Webber
H. Webber
Fos
Munro
Dunne
Red Cross Journal
Babinda End
Messrs
Edwards and Co
Maf
Atherton
Z. Dottard
Skinner
J. Fairweather
A. Neilson
H. Baker
Justice McCawley case in Brisbane discussed by Crown Solicitor
The Crown Solicitor stated a request in relation to Justice McCawley’s case. The Chief Justice denied possession of the facts and the solicitor said no demand was made for a set signing time. The suggestion was for expeditious handling, conveyed to the associate on registrar’s recommendation.
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Brisbane
Awe
Tragic suicide on Pialba line near Uraween
In Maryborough on August 23 a farmer from Uraween named Martin O'Hare about 30 years old died by deliberate self harm when a train was departing the Uraween shelter shed. The act occurred just as the engine left the platform. No motive is given though it is noted the deceased had been in a melancholy state for some weeks.
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Maryborough
Uraween
Martin O'Hare
Madame Thiele
Marie Osmond
Amastraboeer
Hoeger
Chicago
al Reimsea
Amd
the Mawr
Cad
Henry
Davis
Constance Hartley
Vealey
Marie
Linois
Tphilips Morse
Philip
Marie Marie
Philips
New York
Violet
Mares Daterhter
Jean
Recognised advantages of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The remedy loosens and relieves coughs, aids expectoration, and helps the system throw off a cold. It counteracts the tendency of a cold to develop pneumonia and contains no opium or narcotics, suitable for both children and adults. Sold everywhere.
Palace shows new films with drama and comedy
The Cairns Theatre presents The End of the Trail five reel drama followed by The Mysteries of Mia episodes and a screaming comedy. Palace promises bright new moving pictures by Pathe with serials and a mature programme expected to draw patrons tonight.
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Ile Star
Mia
Visit of Edward Cahill and George Brooke
Australian artists Edward Cahill and George Brooke will perform with Mise tlay de Serre wandered soprano at Kerman Hall in Bispam. The tour travels north and Cairns and surrounds are urged to attend as music loving audiences may enjoy a rare opportunity from this acclaimed recital.
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Edward Cahill
George Brooke
Mise Tlay de Serre
Waney
Bomeday
Kerman Hall
Bispam
Cairns
Veidl Aval
The Vengeance of Leger Opens a Rapid Serial
Imaginative American magazine fiction is discussed with focus on The Vengeance of Leger and The Iron Claw. Margery Golden’s kidnapping backstory drives the plot while Jules Legar’s vengeance fuels vivid scenes. The piece notes strong action and suspense.
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S Cart White
Leger
Margery Golden
Jules Legar
Legar
Brisbane Courier previews Ed ward Cahill concert lineup
The Sydney soprano Miss Verona and tenor George Brooke lead a Brisbane concert program featuring Decker's bell study Liset s Rhapsodic Humowive No 2 Nocturne and Valse along with Voi ce selections. Verona will perform Caro Nome from Rigoletto and Sing Sweet Bird while Brooke offers Until A Song of Thanksgiving The Oat Song Somewhere a Voice is Calling and Waiata Mot highlighting native atmosphere.
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Brisbane Courier
Edward Cahill
Decker
Liset
George Brooke
Comber
Australia
New Zealand
Miss Verona
Sydney
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