Wellington Racing Meets At Doncaster Handicap Meeting
Sydney January 2 report notes scratching for the Doncaster Handicap meeting and ongoing Wellington racing results. Summer Handicap results show Paviona winning by a length in a mile race with Saucs and Kilram among placed runners. Concord consolation details list Kilram and Marshall MacDonald in the 100 sows mile race with Tem starting and winning narrowly.
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Sydney
Doncaster
Wellington
Paviona
Saucs
Kilraim
Marshall MacDonald
Ind
Bowling Weekend Scores Highlight Team Victories
Weekend bowling results feature Philips Nagel Cranch and U Gorton defeating Coverland Ler Duvonen and W W Ho Mayers 38 to 1. Ske Smith and Gibsom beat Bulcock Neville and Melick 11 to 1. Miller and Hoare overcome Wilson and A J Bennett 11 to 1. Letteh and Linnett defeat G Mayers and Svendsen 12 to 3. Hoare Draper Miller and Standish beat Philips Boland Lyon and Dunallan 11 to 9. Leary Nagel and Toohey over W Ho Mayers Gorton and Anderson 30 to 33. Melick and Lennon beat Skeen and Lettich 7 to 5. Mayers and Seville beat A J Bennett and Woodward 9 to 8. Hoare Miller and Standish defeat Donaldson Philips and Lyon 5 to 8. Mayers and Linsett 3 to 0 Pallaw and Leich 6 to 3. Smithers and Standish 5 to 5.
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Nagel
Cranch
U Gorton
Coverland
Ler
Duvonen
Ho Mayers
Ske
Smith
Gibsom
Bulcock
Neville
Melick
Miller
Hoare
Wilson
A. J. Bennett
Letteh and
Linnett
Mayers
Svendsen
Draper
Standinh
Boland
Lyon
Dunalinon
Or Leary
Toohey
Gorton
Anderson
Lennon
Skeen and
Lettich
Seville
Skeen
Leitch
Hoare and Miller
Peat A J Dennett
Mayers and Linsett
Pallaw and
Sydney sculling race crowns champion for Australia
The Sydney event on January 5 saw Arthur Pearcema narrowly challenge Thoroughgood in the peak championship of Australia. Pearcema led by a boat length at the finish, clocking a time of tmim iSsec amid rough conditions on the river.
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Sydney
Arthur Pearcema
Australie
Teneler
Bie
Tmim iSsec
Queensland selectors name twelve for match against Barstow
Queensland selectors choose twelve players for the match against Barstow with listed names including Pard Evans Rows Downey Prout Ayres McLaren and others. The Sheffield Shield report from Sydney and Melbourne notes Victoria versus New South Wales with details of dismissals and scores for several players.
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Brisbane
Queensland
Barstow
Pard
W. T. Evans
W. Rows
J. Downey
J. F
J. Prout
W. Ayres
Ww. McLaren
Aboriginal Labor Complaint Sparks Letters to Editor
Correspondents debate aboriginal employment and wages in the post and herald letters. A writer argues for practical support like food and clothing over higher pay, cites abuse by authorities, and laments harsh conditions faced by Aboriginal workers in Atherton.
The Herald Letter on Bridges and Local Reform
A reader letter discusses social issues and government action, urging restricted measures and official sign-off for wit h medical oversight. The writer critiques funding, notes counterpoints from Atherton and Mason, and argues for a bridge and better cross-river access to aid local progress.
Farewell for Troops Delayed by Parish Music Plan
A letter proposes a farewell event for departing troops featuring the Caray Band and a Norman Mara program on Sunday night. It suggests a collection to support the troops and to raise funds for their capes, with district officials considering the plan.
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Farewall
Norman Mara
Caires
A Serious Charge Heard in Cairns Police Court
In Cairns Police Court on a May day a man faced charges of uncommitting or indecent acts toward a boy. Constable Aird testified he recognized the defendant in a search, with witnesses locating the man at hotels and shops. Several identifications linked the accused to the assault, and he was remanded for five days.
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Bleakley
Lady Protector
Bieskiey
Atherton
Jimmy
Billy
Seine
Cairne
Tpe
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Ot Reat
Abe Gudens
Crown Hotel
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Berueonter
Taverage
Queen's Hotel
Willness
Thomas Wilmett
Frank Hooper
Wilmett
Edward
Isbister
Dave Thompson
Thompson
Hooper
Long
Lord Roberts Urges Strong Army To Guard Britain
The article reports Lt General Lord Roberts speaking at the National Service League meeting about defending Britain. He argues a strong army is essential to deter invasion, maintain Europe’s balance of power, and prevent fleet withdrawal from the Mediterranean. He cites German naval and army growth and warns Britain cannot stay aloof from continental tensions.
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Peere
National Server League
Queens Kimil
Tivan
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Europe
Warnig
Manchester
Germears
Bour
Bismarck
Moltke
Germany
National Service as Explained by Lord Roberts
The article outlines a plan for a Citizen Army, detailing compulsory short-term service for eighteen-year-olds, staged drills, and muskets training. It notes exemptions for conscientious objectors like Quakers and emphasizes defense readiness rather than strike suppression. It covers deployment only if invaded and highlights a disciplined, honorable role in national defense.
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Pau
Kandahar
Jim Bret
Naval officer recalls Cameroons patrols and close calls
A naval officer describes duty in the Cameroons. He details creeks swarmed by mangroves, close encounters with the enemy, and a near miss as bullets pierced steel plating. A comrade lost an eye, another tried to read signals despite injuries as rain and shelling continued along the creeks.
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Cameroons
Farmic
Cameron River
Pitti
Jan
Creske
Change of Tune on War Duration Reads from German Opinion
The article surveys German public mood toward the war and its end. It notes readers seek views in newspapers like the Telegraph, but insists forecasting a timeline is impossible. It argues union and resolute aims persist until peace is achieved, stressing broad German consensus.
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Pew
Beth
Complex recollections from Maryborough elder on local history
An aged resident recalls Maryborough’s early days and a comet sighting near Hadden, noting movements of key figures including Enoch Rudder and local events from the era. He left the town for Queensland in the 1830s and spent most of his life in Wales and Western districts.
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Enoch Rudder
Rudder
Haury
Palmer
Mary
Hadden
Kew & Wales
Lerry
Hudder
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