Melbourne sees arts, education and travel push amid hard times
A Melbourne report outlines charity drives for the blind, the Royal Victoria Institute efforts in domestic science at Emily MacPherson College, and a tourism push with exhibitions. It notes women entering domestic service due to recession, the college’s growing enrollment, and upcoming musical performances by Dame Clara Butt and Kennerly Ruzford. Previewed fashion trends include velvet print frocks and coordinated accessories.
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Kennerly Ruzford
Sinscha Leyitahi
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America
Melbourne Race Day Recap Highlights Phar Lap Star and Veilmood Win
Melbourne reports detail Phar Lap’s bold win in the Futurity Stakes beating Mystic Peak by three lengths with Taurus setting the pace. Veilmood dominates the Wooded, taking charge late to secure a clear victory over Cayantes in a strong field. Spanish Galleon earns praise for back to back wins at the Newmarket fixture, finishing narrowly ahead of Emit and Myarin as pacemakers Anchor and Doubt II dead heated for third.
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Newmarket
Melbourne
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Ran
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Umbertana
Crause
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Merah
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Satriv
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Moonee Valley
Myarin
Anchor
Doubt
Holdfast
Cecil Godby
Italian engineer unveils new internal cogidute engine
Perth reports Angelo Pierotti, a young Italian engineer, has completed a novel internal combustion engine after three years of secret work. He claims it will achieve 60 percent autonomy over standard engines of similar size. University experts will examine the design, and a local company may be formed to market it.
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Perth
Angelo Pierotti
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Prominent new shades for autumn wear emerge
Talling notes wine red among upcoming shades for Mister wear as autumn trends. A recent bride wore white with attendants in white frocks featuring trains and blue accessories. White and blue tones are described as fresh and dainty, with blue delphinums used in some wedding decor.
Obituary: Mrs W Hawkes Senior of Mareeba
Maebeba mourns the death of Mrs W Hawke Senior who died February 12 at her son W Hawke’s home on Walsh Street. She was about 80 years old with five children and 20 grandchildren. She came to Australia at 20, pioneers in Cooktown, later moved to Herbert Bay, then Mareeba seven years ago. Her husband, 73, survives after a long career with the fire service.
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Jessor
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T. Underwood
Famlers
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Mareeba
Edmonton Motes Dedication Service and Social Night
A large Edmonton congregation attended a dedication at St Francis Church with Dr Feetham present to dedicate sanctuary lamps for Winfred Simmonds. Rev H Isherwood assisted at the service. A memorial hall party followed with a Monte Carlo novelty, dances, and a bridge drive. Prizes went to Mrs S Down, Mrs G Garry, Mr Townson, and Mr Fuller. Miss Amy Townson returns from Mareeba. Norah and Lilah Scanlan visit Mrs F Mutagh.
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Winfred Simmonds
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C. Excuder
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J. Escuder
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R Eddlestom
Amy Townson
Mareeba
Missé
Norah
Lillah Scanlan
F. Mutagh
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