Turf chatter from Southern meet echoes and odd names
Fragmentary notes list horse names and odds such as Spartan Kaylan Radiant and Waltzing Laly with scattered figures like 33 to 66. The page shows unclear race references and mixed spellings suggesting a racing roundup with incomplete data.
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Clomag
Time
Manitobs_ Ie Spartan
Maysh
Mr Jods
Kaylan
John
Vellamcif
Tapageur
Radiant
Laly
Big Plane to Conquer Stratosphere Revealed in British Probe
London reports the Air Ministry ordered two large planes to reach the stratosphere, aiming for speeds up to 800 miles per hour. The move, tied to Canberra held research, sparks debate over public service rules and leave for Mr. C Allan, a Mt Stromlo astronomer, who faces resignation unless an amendment allows overseas study.
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London
Daily Herald
Airecron J Ministy
Oxyin
Canberra
Perth University
Tyig
Hackett
C. Allan
Commonwealth
Mt. Stramio
Cambridge
Public Service
Allan
Australia
Australia and Britain discuss imperial air mail scheme negotiations
Sydney reports Britain and Commonwealth officials negotiating an air mail plan to Australia. The talks cover replacing the Darwin to Sydney aeroplane leg with steam or sea transport and potential Singapore to Darwin routing. Final decisions await Cabinet action and a forthcoming cablegram.
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Wikely
Common Wealth
Darwin
Sydney
Mostkely
Singapore
Rural Rehabilitation talks in Brisbane discussed
February 27 report that Minister for Commerce Dr Earle Page and Minister for Agriculture Mr F W Bulcock will discuss the Federal rural rehabilitation scheme. Bulcock said proposals from the States had not been acceptable to the Commonwealth.
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Brisbane
Earle Page
F. W. Bulcock
Bulcock
Ens
Commonwealth
Hall Marks Jockey And Change In Ride At Track
Melbourne report notes Frank Demiysey questioned Hall Mark's trainer after Hall Mark was reassigned to SC Slodatere ahead of a major race. Jockey Jack Holt reportedly said owner Mr Kellow believed Demiysey rode with poor judgment in the St George Stakes, aiding Jarndale's win and giving Farndale too large a start.
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Melbourne
Frank Demiysey
Jothey
Bo Bellow
Hall Mark
Dempsey
Rane
Jack Holt
Mr Kellow
Dearmsey
Jarndale
Hall
Mr. Kellow
Derwinsey
Eal Mark
Farndale
Signalman's Collapse at Warwick Farm Causes Delays
An electric tram halted for about thirty minutes at Warwick Farm as signalman Watchim Soleway aged 30 collapsed at his post. He had complained to the duty constable about ill health and was found groaning in the constable's arms by gate duties.
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Sydney
Warwick Farm
Watkim Soleway
Unseemly Conduct at Melbourne Race Meet
Unclear report from Melbourne describes disturbance involving Phenomenon owner W Smart and trainer, implicating stewards. The incident precedes the Hawkesbury Handicap and ongoing inquiries pursue possible disciplinary actions.
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Melbourne
W. Smart
Sean
Boxing Tuesday Night’s Fight Report
Boxing roundup notes Jum Richartson of the Viciean middleweight division traveling to Caies for a planned bout. The promising contender Hairy Lister last Friday night showed strong form in the Hiternian Hat event, with fans hoping for an exciting clash next Tuesday night.
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Richartson
Caires
Wight
Lister
Venter Defeats Bray In Wrestling Bout
Peter Venter defeats Bray in a wrestling match described with rough, garbled wording. The report notes a decisive move and sequence including a feint and pin attempt, mentioning Bray as the opponent and Venter as the winner in a local meet.
Lightning danger remote for planes in desert crash
The report describes fears that a Royal Dutch airline aircraft wrecked in the Syrian desert in late December may have been caused by lightning. Officials caution about the possibility of a plane being struck by lightning and the effects on debris and ground impact while investigation details remain undetermined.
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Syran
Fok
Australiaas Ll
Byrd Lectures on Debts and Antarctic Evacuation
Rear Admiral Byrd speaks in Wellington about paying debts and the need to evacuate Little America. The Dunedin segment notes the Bear of Oakland reaching Dunedin after stormy seas and the eight remaining ice party members aboard. Ships plan to depart New Zealand in about ten days.
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Lear
Byrd
Wellingnam
Selene
Dunedin
America
Little America
Rasten Sea
New Zealand
North American rivers wash huge chemical load into sea
Each year North American rivers wash 475.0M.009 tons of chemicals into the sea, raising concerns about environmental impact and coastal ecosystems.
German dramatist Hausmann’s controversial Hamlet rewrite
Herr Gerhedt Hausmann, famed for German verse and letters, recently celebrated his birthday. He drew wide notice for a 1927 Dresden Hamlet adaptation that altered the play with six new scenes and 450 lines, a move defended as correcting Shakespeare’s copied errors.
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Gerhedt Hausmann
Hamiet
Dresden
London
Daily Telegraph
Hacptmann
Theodore Declares Exit from Politics
Melbourne February 27 Mr E G Theodore states he will not stand for Parliament again. The move seen as removing the remaining barrier to Labor unity as Theodore outlines his decision in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
EG. Theodore
Theodore
Labor
New Paris Craze Promises Better Burglars Campaign
Paris reports a bizarre incident as Armand Congle, a jobless man, tries to steal a driverless engine at Aulnove station. He boards, but a stationmaster intervenes, halting the engine before it collides with the express, foiling the attempt.
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Paris
Armand Congle
Pars
Aulnove Station
Somita
Starving Woman More Resilient Than Starving Man In Study
A cited study finds women with famine exposure show higher survival chances than men. Researchers note metabolic differences and energy allocation as possible factors influencing outcomes.
Color vision test at Southland Boys' School
A color vision test using Ishihara cards was given to 200 boys at Southland Boys' School. About 70 percent showed some color vision defect with 12 cases red blind and green blind, aligning with the common 5 percent male and 15 percent female color blindness rates. Color vision testing is now seen as essential in vocational guidance.
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Southland Boys' School
Ishilhara
Totary
Australian Goods Promotion Drives British Market Reach
The Department of Commerce reports a rise in Australian goods sales in Britain, aided by a sustained advertising fund. Since 1926, campaigns led by Dairy Produce, Drum Fruity and Canned Fruits Boards have focused on press ads, shop displays, and Australian Exhibitor Shops. The Commonwealth subsidy stands at £50,000 annually with provincial contributions totaling £47,000. The Director of Trade Publicity highlights cinema and film promotions, including 213 sound films and 200,004 feet of material, to boost recognition and sales.
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Austeasha
Aye Tiyland
Tammorealth
Isgvernment
Commonwealth
Will
Jasyent Sur
Aih
Australia
Commonwealth Cinema
Car Accident Ends in Two Deaths on Love Hill
On February 25, 1889, a five horsepower car on Love Hill in Harrow crashed after its rear axle broke. Driver Mr E R Sewell and passenger Major Nitobe were killed when Sewell lost control. The faulty axle caused the accident and cars were a common sight on roads then.
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Britain
Iove Hill
Harrow
E.R. Sewell
Major Nitobe
Hill
Sewell
Emma
Jaca
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