Turfs and Tracks Across Towns and Dates
A listing of racing clubs and meeting dates across Queensland and nearby towns. Includes towersJockey,Urbane clubs such as Cairns Bowen Townsville Lyndhurst Winton Cloncurry and North Queensland Amateur events with dates from July to September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kynuna Race Club
Towers Jockey Club
Camooweal Jockey Club
Normanton
Herbert River Jockey Club
Cairns Jockey Club
Berketown Turf Club
q—Johnstone River Turf Club
Gordonvale Turf Club
Wallfax Racing Club
at-cco—Bowen Turf Club
Wangaratta Jockey Club
North Queensland Armaateur Turf Club
Townsville Turf Club
s—Lyndhurst
Winton Jockey Club
Cloncurry Racing Club
V R C Grand National Meeting Second Day Racing Melbourne
The second day of the V R C National meeting was held in one weather with good attendance. Results include Melior Hurdle won by Hobgoblin two and a half lengths ahead of Besswana. Kensington Steeplechase won by Adherent by seven lengths. Steeplechasers Flat Race won by San Leandro. Gooparle Welter and Braybrook Handicap events noted, with Admiral Grand injuring himself in the Kensington race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
V.R.C
Lady Reigle
Lumut
Besswana
Hollydean
Adamiotine
Kensington
Albye
Tenaqui
Tim Doolan
Admiral Grand
Mirinya Box
the Miser
San Leandro
Leon
Edinol
Mernquin
Balmarra
Surestep
Flash Jack
Paral
Gooparle Welter
King Kora
Nicollette
Orm
Braybrook
Saenz
Mamesarchus
Yandil
Dame Quickly
Flores
Admirable Bob
Lady Blacksand
Daius
McLeod Streets
Minnie St
Min_ nie
Upward
Martyn Sefico
Gas i “Woul
Sheridan Siatreet
Queen's Ho
Railway Board
ORB
Towers Acceptan: CH. TOWERS July 11
Acceptances announced for upcoming races including Trial Handicap five furlongs and Flying Handicap six furlongs with a list of horses such as French Gen Marine Parade Colleran Earl Desmond Royal Orcus T.B.5 Persian Lord Full Measure Lord Oma Elashittey Ezra Capville Devils aass Flying Handicap Ken ilic Led Molly Kings Scholar Deepdence Frets Geoutia Drummuir Noget Jessamy and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CH. Towers
Marine
Parade
Colleran
Earl Desmond
Royal Orcus
Lord Oma
Elashittey Ezra
Capville
Kenilic
Molly
King’s
Frets
Geoutia
Drummuir
Noget
Jessamy
Jnst
Bowls play beset by wind as attendances fall
Weekend bowls fixtures suffered from poor crowds with only two handicap matches on Saturday and none on Sunday. Murray defeated Hoole 32 to 19 in the novice contest while Standish edged O Leary in a 32 end singles thriller. Wind disrupted play and feits loom amid uneven results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray v. Hoole
Murray
Hoole
Standish
V. O'Leary
O'Leary
Dery
Landish
Navy reports survivors of wreck near Nyora towed to Astoria
The Navy Department received a message from the master of the steamer Yarra reporting wreckage marked Nyora and survivors sighted. The Yarra is towing toward Astoria and expects to arrive Thursday morning weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Yarra
Nyora
Astoria
Tax plan signals heavy levy on single men
Melbourne July 21. A Federal Ministerial Party meeting, presided by Mr Hughes, announced a heavy taxation on eligible single men who had not enlisted. The note emphasized a strong fiscal move as part of wartime policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hughes
Chamberlain's Tablets for Constipation
For constipation Chamberlain's Tablets for the stomach and liver are excellent. Easy to take, mild and gentle in effect. Give them a trial. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sugar Industry Struggles Split Jam Makers and Mills
Melbourne reports turmoil as the Cane Prices Board quarrel spills into jam production. Mr Ryan urges Mr Hughes to take over the sis sugar mill while Hughes distances himself from board-set rates. Government plans concessions on sugar for export jams amid rising costs. Details await Prime Minister’s parliamentary statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Queensland
Cane Prices Board
Ryan
Hughes
Queensland Board
Protests from Ayr Growers over Kalamai mill price
Senator Ferricks reports strong protests from Ayr sugar growers against Kalamai mill demanding Cane Purchasing Price 1/11 a long below Cane Prices Board rates. He urges the Federal Government to have Kalamai pay the price feed under CSR agreement or pass a bill to acquire Kalamai mill to relieve the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Ayr
Ferricks
Falamai
Cane Prices Board
CSR. Co
Kalamai Mill
Red Cross Equipment Guild Eyes Concert to Boost Funds
Cairns Red Cross Equipment Guild Committee met Tuesday at 4 pm led by Mr. Booker. A six month financial report shows expenditures of £5 12s 6d against receipts £154 6s 11d, deficit £51 5s 7d. Bank balance January 1 was £42 16s 4d, now £31 10s 9d. To address shortfalls the group plans a benefit concert and asks Miss Haigh ord Mr. Moorehouse and children for help. The engine will be handed to the Guild at a public function. a trial rug showed its potential aid, though timber supply is a concern. Receipts from January 1 to July 7 1917 total shows cash on hand £82 16s 4d alongside club benefits and school collections totaling £55 16s 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns Red Cross Equipment Guild Committee
Booker
Government Ravings Bank
Collections and Donations for Herberton Centre Fund
Financial report shows collections from Mrs K B Matthews and Railway Guilds totaling £20 14s 2d, with donations to patriotic funds, Sundry donations, and individuals contributing items. Expenditures include tools for Herberton Centre fund and associated costs, with bank balance and investments noted as of mid 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway 'S Guild
Ilwaymen’s
Coral
Railwaymen's
Noble
N.D. Triotic
Syelae
Man
Mossman
A. Abdulah
Meeeur
W.whitesides
W. Winkworth
Herberton Centre
Scount
Menthy IE Jomeal Sa
Grand Case
Tr Marle
Barron Shire Council Debts in Cairns Small Debts Court
In Cairns Small Debts Court on Wednesday the Barron Shire Council faced cases against James Vely, J G Malcolm, Boland's Ltd, and Mrs Newbury. Verdicts varied: defendant wins, default judgments issued, and one creditor seeking £46 15s 5d with costs. Defense cited prior payments and age pension. adjournment ordered after further evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Barron Shire Council
James Velely
A J. P MacDonnel
J. G. Malcolm
A. J. P. MacDonnell
Boland’s Ltd
A. Lazarus
Abi Murray
Barrow Shire Council
Newala
MacDonnell
de A. J. Draper
Barron Shire Counci
Newbury
Ewbur
Shire ‘Council
Jane Resig
Cates
Asie
A. J. Draper
Council
Publishing House Merger Brings John Murray and Smith Elder
The fusion of John Murray and Smith Elder marks a major event in books. Smith Elder's Dictionary of National Biography and the Cornhill Magazine define its legacy, now guided by John Murray after Reginald Smith’s death. The piece notes tension around Jerusalem’s rulers involving the Sultan, Pope, Austrian Emperor, King of Spain, ex-King Manuel, and the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Smith, Elder
House of Smith
Elder
Dictionary of National Biography
Thackeray
Wilkie Collins
James Payn
Jerusalem
Turkey
Austria
Spain
Manuel of
Jerualem
Courage of Silence at Cairns Pictures features Vita graph star
The Courage of Silence starring Alice Joyce was shown at Cairns Pictures to full houses. Bailey, a rich man, travels to London where he meets Mercedes, wife of a Spanish ambassador, and love develops. They journey to Marseilles. Mercedes flees with a note, returning to a nun in fear, while Bailey seeks forgetfulness in Africa. The program includes Her Cane Man and a later Blue Bird feature The Morals of Hilda with L.K.O. comedy and the Topical Budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairns
Vitagraph
Alice Joyce
Cairns Pictures
Bailey
London
Mercedes
Marseilles
Africa
Seenes
Austral Pictures
Austral
Hilda
L.K.O
Autsral
Cairns Dredge Faces Coal Shortage and Brisbane Overhaul
The Cairns dredge faces fuel supply issues as coal shortages threaten the annual Brisbane overhaul. Chairman F. C. Hodel urged securing about 140 tons next week to avoid stopping the dredge, with the option to send it to Brisbane once coal is available. The board planned to notify country members and consider a fortnight’s layoff if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Manca
Atanas
F. C. Hodel
Messrs. F. Pease
J. G. Wits
T. Re Hall
Jase
Cm.wilks
Mr. Pease
EJ. Lyon
Seris
Pease
Mr. Wilks
Dredge staff to receive fortnight's notice over coal shortage
The Cairns board considers discharging dredge staff for two weeks due to coal supply problems. If coal arrives, dredging continues and the dredge sails to Brisbane for overhaul. They plan to report capacity to bring coal back and may appeal to the State Premier or Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Lyon
Brisbane
Mr. Pease
Mr. Wie
Lawson
Tam
Brisane
Mulligan
Cairns
Mount
Wilks
Mr. Wilks
Donaldson
Allinga
Mt. Mulligan
Allings
Premier asked to expand Mt Mulligan coal mine
The motion to have the Premier take steps to expand the Mt Mulligan coal mine to help maintain local coal supply was carried after being seconded by Pease. The chairman moved the measure and it received approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Mulligan
R Pease
Naval Mystery Promotes Campbell to Commander With Victoria Cross
Gordon Campbell, once an inconspicuous naval officer, is promoted over many seniors and awarded the Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order. An Admiralty official calls the act highly gallant and states the full story will be revealed after the war. Also noted is Lieut Commander Sanders of the Royal Naval Reserve and a message from Admiral Jellicoe praising Australian naval efforts. The report adds that Manitoba considers a beet sugar factory in Red River Valley after successful tests in Brandon and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Gordon Campbell
Campbell
Admiralty
Sanders
Royal Naval Reserve
Auckland
N.Z
Union Steamship Company
Naval Reserve
Sandera
Sir John Jellicoe
Commonwealth
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Dominion
Brandon
Winniper
Dauphin
Mordin
Stony Mountain
Ontario
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Strong, Ledlie & Stillman's
Arqustrons Ledlie
Armstrong, Ledlie & Srillmen's
Brown Rock
Armstrong
Acherton
Herberton
Irvinebank
Sporting
Carbonica
Frobisher
Ezra
T.J.C
Kennie
Lazy Molly
Yuma
Bagdad
Rancho
Rantec
Jessamus Retinus
Geens
Royel Oreus
Bob
Kenilie
Saymarsala
Royline
St. Elfred
Juma
Ayr Bridge
N.Q
Derby
Sumach
Rusto
Roylina
Rusco
Far Nicer
Corntop
Full Measure
Towers
Tloennon
Wilson
Pos
Bowen
Murphy
Pares
Fagel
Lowrie
Hoare So
Overland
FL Bennett
Hoare
FE. Bennett
Lennon
Paves
Favel
Costin
Chemisi
Mareeba
RED Cross
Ats
G. Lisha
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd
Australia
Cairns Pictures Ltd
Whittick
Wm. Lennon
Lance Fallon
Cairns Post,” Limited
Oleg
Abbott St
Cairo
North
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