Kedron Park racing club finances questioned in Brisbane inquiry
Mr Ryan told Mr Pollock he did not know the estimated profit of the Kedron Park unregistered club. Newspapers show only 200 per meeting paid in prize money. Details on ownership, receipts, and an association of fans or steers remain unclear amid questioning.
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Brisbane
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Pollock
Kedron Park
Daily Mail
John Wren
Kedron Park Racecourse
Frederick Thomas
Melve
Gunn
Oii
Eraci
Aquatics A Win Sealed In Collins Trophy Race
The third and final race for the W A Collins trophy was sailed in a light NE wind Sunday afternoon. Rose led from the start and held a strong pace, with Rambow and the Model boats close behind. Dauntless improved after reefing but could not overtake Rose. After handicaps were applied, Rambow claimed second, Model II third, Model I fourth, and Dauntless fifth, making Dauntless the trophy winner.
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W. A. Collins
Rose
Dauntless
Rambow
Father
N.W. Wk
Rainbow
N.W
Stagt
Mose Fist
Ramnbow Secoml
Mode!l
Rusk mare to gallop follow up at Woree tour
The connections of Miss Rusk state the mare never galloped on Tuesday. The Woree tour will avoid such errors again. Several trot horses including Banjo and Edie are expected to arrive from the country tonight for the meet. The Vic C meeting faces entry rejections in Adelaide draw sharp comment from local readers.
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Adelaide
Winmer
Victoria Racing Cluk
Sellnett
Bolt
Victora
Sporng Medica
Bennett
Mevine
Edge Hill
Ani
Sherivan and
McLeod Streets
Public Race Committee Denies Blue Bolt Entries
The VRC reportedly rejected Blue Bolt entries after an interview and hearing denied the claims. Dr Bennett expressed hurt but accepted the VRUC decision and declined further action. The piece notes public support for racing figures and mentions Augustus James, NSW minister, visiting Randwick on January 26 seeking an ALC secretary contact.
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Bennett
Blue Bolt
VRC
Benmert
Herond
VRUC
Teoman
Sensie
Adelaide
South Australia
Fidena
Augustus James
Sydney
New South Wales
Randwick
ALC
Cro
Wolfram Rifle Club Defeats Mt Mulligan In Shootout
In a rough match shot on the Wolfram range, Wolfram Rifle Club defeated Mt Mulligan Rifle Club by 82 points. Individual scores show H Lander and J Barry among top shooters amid difficult conditions with shifty winds. Amundsen arrives in London on Feb 7 to leverage new British aeroplane tech for his Arctic expedition.
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Wolfram
Wolfram Range
Fer Soo
Son
H. Lander
J, Barry
Adcock
Norres
Fe I Todehope
Ry Wasem
Pinwell
Jno. Harris
Bowen
Jas. Harris
J. Evans
Mark Harris
F. Grant
Explorer Amundsen
London
Amundsen
Rubber Plant Secures Top Rubber Goods Supply
Rubber plant announces securing services of an axed supplier, promising best quality rubber, pads, daters, and other accessories. Local staff emphasize reliable supply from Nig and stamp equal to the best, with emphasis on southern Prees Lindy as key source.
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Southern Prees Lindy
Meat Industry Board awards new tancetime in Northern Division
Brisbane reports the Meat Industry Board issues a fresh award effective March 1 for five days excluding Wednesday. Wages vary by shop and task with overtime rules, meal hour allowances, and strict limits on apprentice hours. Provisions set classifications for shopmen, small goodsmen, head slaughtermen and assistants, plus overtime and machinery breakdown rules.
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Brisbane
Meat Industry Board
Amd
Es Reen
Australians Must Have Help in Critical War Period
Brigadier-General Anull of New South Wales writes from the western front to Victoria. He says the next six months will decide the war, needing men at any cost and prioritizing those in their prime. He praises Australian troops for their high discipline and reliability and notes the ongoing need for reinforcements. The piece ends with a nod to the weekly book form read in the Northern Herald.
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Anull
New South Wales
Western Front
Amend
Victoria
France
Australia
Forbidden Island Romance on a Manila Sea Quest
Carew, a surgeon at a military post, loves Marjorie Caldwell while her husband Dames vies for her regard. A shipwreck strands them on islands, Dames loses identity, and Carew seeks truth and duty. In Manila a memory-restoring operation and leprosy plots unfold. Dames dies and Marjorie finds happiness with Carew.
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Marjorine Caldwell
Ees
Drew
Dames
Marjorie
Mani
Ie San Marjorie
Fabrican
Nee Ee
Manila
San Francisco
Marijche
Mourilyan area notes and travel departures in brief
Local notices list multiple residents and visitors: Mr. LO Bailey, Mr. M Mc, Mr. Haratcares, Mr J McCarthy, Mr G M Reid, Mrs Varley, Mr N L A Davies, Charles G T Murray, Mr T M Deraldson, Sergeant Keane, Mr Alb Dear, Mr E Levine Moss, Mrs W Ivan, and others traveling to Brisbane Sydney Townsville Atherton. Also mentions W H Green Ltd orders, Constable McDermott’s transfer to Toowoomba, and a promotional note for Remilton’s Barron Falls hotel with facilities and rates.
The Builder of Bridges at Cairns Pictures Theatre
The Cairns Pictures Theatre continues its high class photoplays with The Builder of Bridges drawing large crowds. Arnold Farrigay in New York schemes to steal payroll funds, borrows from Walter Gresham, and pursues a path to Atlantic City as consequences unfold. The Submarine Pirate, a long comic feature with Sidjin, promises nonstop laughs and a box plan at Whittick's.
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Cairns Pictures Theatre
New York
Arnold Farrigay
Arnold
Walter Gresham
Dorothy
Thursfield
Atlantic City
Pee
Thurshield
Pata
Sidjin
Whittick
Clermont Road relief stalls on freehold lease proposal
The government faces criticism for using disaster relief to push a party line. Readers argue that replacing freehold with leaseholds burdens Clermont residents rebuilding shops and homes. Critics say the plan exploits sorrow for political gain and hurts those most affected.
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Pont
Cassocia
Clermont
Austral Pictures Shows Diverse Program at War Prices
Austral Pictures presents a strong four part The Huntress of Men feature starring Mary Fuller, a light comedy The Little Lady Across the Way in two parts, plus Eclair Journal pages and a war topical. The night offers several dramas and comedies under record wartime pricing, drawing solid crowd support expected to fill the house again.
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Austral Pictures
Austral
Mary Fuller
Eclair Journal
Todger Jones VC Returns Amid Enthusiastic Home Welcome
Todger Jones, VC hero, arrived home on November 6 amid cheering crowds. Carried shoulder high through Devonshire Square, he recounted capturing three German prisoners in their dug-out, noting one spoke English and that British troops would soon advance. He described the prisoners surrendering after a brief resistance.
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Todger” Jones
Daily Telegraph
Devonshire Square
Jones
Scenes in Clermont Number Week and Local Inland Events
This issue highlights the demolished bridge site at New Wales and a bench lodged in a tree. It features the Ambulance ball at Inda with notable players and the Rushworth Australia group along with Johnstone and Smith children. Also noted are a Sand Hills holiday near Resheeneen the Hermitage Mr Cook NZ and heroic Australians at Pozieres with French artillery officers and Russian troops observations.
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Bridge of New Wales
Inda
Rushworth
Australia
Johnstone
Smith
Dave Johnstone
Sambo
Collerton
Freeman
Sandills
Resheeneen
Hermitage
Footballers Call for International Mayers to Lead Next Team
A chaotic wartime piece condemns the Kaiser as an aggressive goalkeeper figure and urges the German ruler to be challenged. It proposes a forward from Australia to counter the aggression, praising referees yet predicting a rough, decisive clash in a spring match.
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Germain Army
Kaiser
Berfen
Serbia
Kaiser Pill
Australia
Aes
Sea
Berlin
Selicentre
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