Racing weights for TAC meet show varied handicaps
February program lists trial and feature handicaps across multiple divisions. Notable entries include Why Me Sombrero Phoebad Darel Komana and Marine Flag Carrajongao Frets Beechworth in sprint and middle distance races, with weights ranging from 4 furlongs to 7 furlongs and several horses receiving top weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Phoebad
Darel
Komana
Cyne
Bula
Savmarsalayo
Beechworth
Rantee
Glenganff
Bohsainette
Rancho
Spot Gun
McWhirter
Mad Jack
de. Hart
Cares Jockey Cheb Weights for February Lead
Weights for the February lead trial handicap announced with horse names such as Ephor Miss Rusk Bridesmaid and Lord Limka listed with weights around 7.7 to 8.0. Other entries include Propstick Par vati Og Epborgz and My Fleece with various weights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Fphor Ma
Ees Rusk Gui
Hophte
Black Pat
Planera &S
Lord Limka
Nowice Haniian
Rhymertic Rob
Uncle Tom To2
Propstick
Parvati Og Epborgz
Miss Rusk
Bridesmaid
Flyming A Creete
Roy King
Parecat
Ephor
Rifle Club Tops Pigeon Club in February Shoot
The February Sportsmen's Club defeated the Pigeon Club by eight birds to one in a close match. Eight members competed, with CH Towers leading the scoring for his club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Sportsmen's Club
Pigeon Club
Mannesmann Dead Pioneer of Agadir
Foreign reports announce Otto Mannesmann a leader of a German firm in Morocco killed in action near Tabora during a campaign against Anglo forces. The Mannesmanni era featured German penetration in Morocco used to justify sending a warship to Agadir to undermine French protectorate rights. The Berlin cruiser withdrawal ended the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Mannesmann
Agadir
Nan
Sai Agadir
Otto Mannesmann
Geerman Frm
Morocco
Achom
East Africa
Tabora
Mannesmanns
Agadir Im West
France
Cruzer
Berlin
Cost Of British News Papers And The Times Wartime Price Rise
The Times raised its price, prompting comparisons to Waterloo era shifts. Lord Northcliffe’s papers gained vast circulation as paper shortages hit Britain, with Daily News and others throttled by costs. Proposals to add a halfpenny per daily issue circulate amid presses shrinking and losses.
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Harisbane
Times
Lord Northcliffe
the Times
Ger
Evenoma News
Daily Chronicle
Daily News
Star
Great Britain
Board of Trade
Australia
New Zealand
England
Committee of Investigation
Blazon or Blot in Chronicle of War and Coin
A reflection on how future generations judge entries in chronicles, debating noble apostasy and shifts in loyalties amid the public display of khaki and Prussian war rhetoric, noting that no one likes war yet urging action against oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Thes
Prussia
Maria Rosa in Catalonia a tale of love and betrayal
In Catalonia Maria Rosa toils with her brother and confronts love triangle turmoil. Ramon and Pedro clash leaving a murder and a mistaken suicide over Andres unjustly jailed. Andres gains pardon and returns as tragedy unfolds with Ramon’s death and a renewed future for Maria Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris Rosa
Synopa
Maria Rosa
Catalonia
Spain
Carlos
Mara Rosa
Ramon
Andres
Amires
Pedro
Préon
Cairns Theatre Screens Where Are My Children Review
The Cairns Theatre drew a full house for Where Are My Children with Tyrone Power praised for carrying the production. Lois Weber is credited for the direction and photography, while audiences are urged to reserve seats at Whittick’s for a final screening as crowds press to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Lois Weber
Tyrone Power
Mr. Power
Sands
Whittick’s
The Broken Coin Finales at Austral Tonight
Austral patrons will see the final episodes of The Broken Coin serial and The Adventures of Terrence O Rourke starring Warren Kerrington. Reserved seating advised as crowds are large and week prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astral Pictures
Austral
Terrence O'Rourke
Warren Kerrington
Camns
Preventing Chicken Diseases on the Farm
Poultry notes warn that sick hens show debility and pale combs while outbreaks spread in coops. Causes include neglect, poor water, lice, and filthy scraps. emphasis on prevention through clean housing, proper feeding, fresh water, and regular care to keep fowls healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Making History in Australia and the Empire
Thirty years after aiding the Empire in crises Australia sent artillery and infantry to Soudan and China to quell rebellions. Sixteen years ago troops helped in South Africa as Roberts and Kitchener watched. War demand calls for more men, urging enlistment in khaki to defend Britain and the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Soudam
China
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Gse
India
Great Briain
Empire
Basic Director's Views on Shareholder Meeting
A Basic Director outlines views for addressing an ES meeting with other shareholders in Australia. The remarks emphasize essential public oral disclosures and participation requirements at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cene
Town and Country News Gossips and War Service Notes
Townsville and Charters Towers visits are noted along with military service updates. Mr R Lee Bates returns from Townsville visiting Tannisfail. Mrs Keen arrives from Sydney to see her writer husband. Miss Alma Nicholls receives a cable about her brother Private Herb Nicholls. Executives approve Herbert Good as a peace justice for wartime duties. James W Harris appointed justice of the peace. W H Green’s Chemist promotes prompt service. Gympie soldiers Malcom McGhie and Roy Caston earn Military Cross and Military Medal respectively in war deeds. The Remilton’s Barron Fale at Paranda Heights is described as a northern resort with hotel upgrades and leisure amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Good
Maryborough
James W. Harris
Dania Goldfield
Sugar Farms Available Near Bellenden Ker with River Frontage
Multiple parcels in Bellenden Ker parish offer sugar land and residential sites with frontage on Russell River. Prices start at £ per acre with options ranging from 10 to 320 acres, plus sections near Mirriwunmi Station and Sophia parish. Some lots include permanent tram lines, alluvial soils, and forest portions, with terms offered on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellenden-Ker
N.C
Russell River
Barra
Mirriwunmi
Bellenden-Rer
Frenchman's Creek
Jumellon Creek
Price
Portagov
Sophia
Muesell Saver
Cephia
Spa
Mulgrave
Wren
Cnin
Mulgpav
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Atherton
Herberton
Irvinebank
MT. Garnet
Sporting
Cheb
Wm. Lennon
General Commission
Time Payment System
Pittard & Poole
Temeri, Repairers
Cranch & Gordon
Busy Spence
Groceme
Ambulance
Cairne
Entertainments
Palace
Jesse L. Lasky
America
Deama
Guido Marburg
W. Gill
Northern Herald
Gent
Havard
Gents
G. Lisha
Waeett ‘Street
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Cairns. Pictures Ltd
R. Lee Bates
Townsville
Moraha
Miss Lawrence
Charters Towers
Tannisfail
Keen
Sydney
Imgham
J. J. Markwick
Innisfail
Mr. Hollett
Railway Department
F. Barbour
F. and F. Barbour
Kairi
Cairns and
Aloomba
GO. Hoole
Stone River
Mourilyan
Charles G. T. Murray
Lo.d
AMI
Abbott Street
Miss E. Davies
Herbert River District
Mrs. Askew
Alma Nicholls
Herb Nicholls
Wart
Macknade Mill
Croton
Ingham
Sandy Mclean
Lalo
Towers
E. A. Wilson
Railbow Road
Dan Kelly
W. HH. Green
W. H. Green
Gympie Times
Malcolm McGhie
Roy Caston
7Th Batteryard Brigade
Gallipoli
Jeweller
Awhertom
A. J. Draper, Ltd
Freehold
Grafton
Larsheen Ander
Aire
Jones
Persh Coast
Mulgrave Central Mill
Central Mill Co
Munterland
Costin
Mareeba
Lance Falian
Generd
Airport St
Carne North
Queensland
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