Elcourtme Racing Sale Dispute Delays 210 Pound Bid
At Elcourtme on December 21 a disputed horse sale caused by a vendor and auctioneer clash over reserve pricing led to a sale blocked after a bid of 210 by W Burke, a Flemington trainer. The sale was not sanctioned as instructions to sell without reserve were contested amid disagreement over conditions and price. In Brisbane, Ascot training produced several fast furlong times with Saphons, King Ritchie, and others clocking strong splits, while two-year-old Sacchas rine led the eight-event program with Glory Box close behind.
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Inland Matande Table Dress Promotes Amphibian Events
A coastal carnival plans a January event to showcase amphibians and aquatic life. Local committees and milice organize displays and trophies to attract visitors to Malanda Falls and nearby picnicking areas, with amateur championships and nominations turning the pageant into a fund raising effort.
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Parra
Prises
Rifle Club Trophy Scores At Yungeberra Meet
The Yungeberra Rifle Club held a trophy event with shooters Bushman Roseblede Morris De Park Hendren Gustavsson Ruttiman among others posting scores. Final tallies show close competition and a range of accurate fire across stages with multiple entries exceeding twenty points in several rounds.
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Yungeberra Rifle Club
Enaley
Bushman
Roseblede
Morris
de Park
Pevarent
Hendren
Gustavsson
Ruttiman
Correspondence on Price v Brown boxing bout
A reader voices mint in your Monday Isa over the Price v Brown fight. The writer argues Brown clearly outboxed Price, noting Brown's seventh round KO and criticizing Price’s performance while defending Brown's dominance in the match.
Prohibition Question Debate Reflected in Queensland Press
A fragmentary note from the editor letters page references the Queensland Prohibition League and pending state legislation. It hints at public vote timing and shifts in provincial oversight, with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR. The piece signals broader community engagement on prohibition policy.
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Acta
Queensland
The United Cane Growers Association Editorial Note
The editor urges unity within the United Cane Growers Association and urges wives to join debate on fair prices and conditions. He argues men must resist prices that amount to virtual slavery and calls for responsible stance by leaders to ensure decent living for dependents. He notes federal secretary involvement and calls for support of traditional values while addressing collective action.
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Ledenbhetir
Marstat
Ley
Renee
Ear
Vtike Thain
Itiv Cederal
U.coa
Rainy spell slows cane harvest and boxing match
Heavy showers cooled air and laid dust as farmers need rain for the cane crop. Morrityan hopes to finish crushing tonight after a lean run. Engineer Stewart survived a serious accident. Local boxing excitement features a two man fight with Ortiz dominating rounds nine, the bout stopped as heat and crowd tension rose.
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Morrityan
Mr. Stewart
Community Plans and Local Updates From Charters Towers
The Cairns Post notes a butter factory prospect and canvassing in the community. Charters Towers hosts music renditions at the Picture Airdome ahead of Gowrie next Saturday. Cricket results show Riverview edging a match, and a Cairns team expected December Stat results and Shire Council year-end meeting wrap with tenders and thanks.
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Riverview
South Johnatore
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Eowe
Godon
Penewe
Caner Serateh
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